365 Days of Chicago

"Welcome to my blog. This blog is an attempt to live life to its fullest by capturing the essence of day-to-day life in words and pictures. I am trying to post a picture a day of Windy City, Chicago and write about books, ideas, art, and everything else I feel interesting!"

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Day 156 : Empty

I saw this beautiful warm restaurant, empty, but inviting. This corner street restaurant with its beautiful red leather seats, hanging lights and cozy booths reminding me of 'the restaurant' where the hero and heroine of a romantic movie, meet. But for today, the restaurant sits empty, waiting for lovers to meet. Here is the picture of the day:

Day 155: Dragon Fruit

When you look at the fruit, you will certainly know the name without looking at the name tag in the fruit store. This fiercely red Dragon fruit is a fruit from a cactus species. Today was the first time that I tasted this amazing fruit. If you like Kiwi fruits, then you will love this fruit too. This post sounds like a e-how article rather than picture of the day, but for people who might not have tasted this fruit, I wanted to share my love for it with people with adventurous palate. Check this article on how to cut and eat this boisterous fruit here. The fruit is sweet with a tinge of saltiness and the edible seeds add a subtle flavor to the taste. I am surprised at the sweetness of the fruit, especially given the conditions the cactus grows. Here is the picture of the day which reminds us of sweetness in bitter times:


Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Day 154 : Spring Abstract

Abstract art is something which I did not completely understand before a few years. But now I know why abstract is so important. Abstract reflects the person seeing it - you just see it and you enjoy its beauty. The meaning is only as deep as your soul. The picture I uploaded today has no meaning. Its just beauty. Here is the picture of the day:


Monday, March 28, 2011

Day 153 : Pink Bouquet

This is bouquet, Nature made for us. No plastic cover, no waste in the garbage, no scissors used to get this beauty... just the way nature was intended to be. Here is the picture of the day:

Day 152 : Glasses and Trumpet

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Day 151 : Clock and the City

The Chicago downtown is a feast for people who love architecture. This picture is one such example. The blue clock tower with the backdrop of red brick building caught my eye instantly. Here is the picture of the day:


Day 150 : Blue Eyes

I saw this woman completely clad in beautiful blue, but what caught my eyes were her blue eyes whose beauty had not changed at all with time. Here is the picture of the day: