Last weekend, I met up with elf_chick and seriousleopold at Mitsuwa in Arlington Heights. We explored the entire store, which was awesome. I usually only hit the bookstore and candy aisle. We ate lunch at the food court and elf_chick taught me how to use chopsticks. I also took a picture of a cake with a decoration that looked like a pot leaf since I can be an ugly American without leaving home.



Then we went to Island Girl Salvage, in Elk Grove Village. If I were remodeling a vintage house and needed a staircase, I'd know exactly where to go.



Then we took seriousleopold back to her car and continued on to American Science and Surplus.



A super fun afternoon and I finally got to meet two ladies who have been on my friendslist since the beginning.

Today palygirl and I went to a program on young adult novels at the Des Plaines library. Afterward, we had lunch and then we edited some of Paly's manuscript.



Tomorrow, Girlyman! And then Monday, a Chicago North meeting, where Paly will read her manuscript that we worked on today.

Next weekend, I am taking a nap.