Luminous Field! Chicago's new exhibit at Cloud Gate

Hi everyone!

I hope you are doing great. Last night we went to see the opening of the new exhibit at the Bean (Cloud Gate). This is an amazing exposition that integrates lights and video in an interactive way with the audience.

People and performers can play around in this great exhibit created by Luftwerk. This exposition is one of several activities planned by the City of Chicago for this February and Valentine's Day.

Don't miss it if you are planning to come to Chicago! The exhibit will be available until Feb 20th. For more information, visit http://explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/dca_tourism/luminous_field.html

Check it out!

Jin's Birthday!

Hi everyone!

Last week we celebrated Atushi Jinno's birthday, on of our best friends here. Jin is from Japan and has become a very special friend to all of us in the program. He is the kind of guy that is always happy and willing to help. And he is also hillarious!

This was actually Jin's first birthday party. According to Jin, his birthday is the same day at a national holiday in Japan, so he had never had the opportunity to share this day with friend.

Here are some pictures and video from that day, where almost everyone in the program assisted. Go Jinno!

The Lost of the Ring!

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing great. I'm in the midterms time again, so everything is crazy!

Last week, with almost a month of religious wedding, Daniel lost his wedding ring! We were making Anow Angels (how dumb is that? Jajajaja it was fun!) and suddenly he lost it! We realized about that around 5 hours later and the snow had already covered all the park and surroundings!

We went that same day and the day after to look for the ring, but obviously did not succeeded. Everyone told us: "that happen all the time", but we insisted! even though the snow was making people struggle around Chicago

Three days after (on our first month of marriage) We went to the park just before going to school. The snow was already gone because the night before rained all night long.

Following our silly pictures (and videos) of the snow angels, I tried to identify the spot where we were that day. And.... Suddenly! I found it!!! It was amazingly lucky! The wing was laying over the dirt just like that.

Lesson #1: the calm comes after the snow.

Lesson #2: watch out your stuffs in the winter! You literally shrink with the cold weather!

Here is the evidence of our success! Hope you like it! :)

Mini honeymoon: part I (NYC)

Because of the beginning if the next quarter, we only had chance to have a mini honeymoon. But we had an amazing time in New York City!

I personally love the Great Apple an Daniel have never been to NYC, so it was a great chance to show him around! We went to see The Lion King musical! Absolutely wonderful, even if you are not that kind of persons who likes musicals, it's definitely one of the pieces in the world!

Our only issue was the weather, and especially the wind. I think they styled Chicago with the "windy city" tag, in order to capture more tourists. Actually, the weather in Chicago has been great so far! It seems that this is a very rare year.

Let's see how it goes!

Venezuelan rhythms!

Hi everyone, 

I wanted to share with you some very special moments during my trip to Venezuela. This is a video of one the national rhythms (drums) performed by girls from the School of Dance. I hope you like it. For me, it remembers me our essence and identity!

Christmas carrillon at Rockefeller Chapel: a must!

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing great! This was before leaving for our wedding and it's one truly magical moment at the Uof Chicago!

I would like to share this video showing the carrillon being masterly play at the Rockefeller Chapel.

It is definitely one of the most amazing instruments I've ever heard. It is in some sense magical and in this season it becomes a perfect match!

If your are coming to Chicago, do not hesitate in passing by the University of Chicago to visit Rockefeller Chapel and be part of this.

Tours to the top of the belfry are guided every day at 11:00am and 4:00pm. Tours are free to UofC students and visitors are asked to contribute with a $3 donation.

It is one the University's best secrets!

Finally! The wedding pictures!

Hi all! I hope you are doing great. I sincerely apologize for disappearing since last December! The wedding time can really drive you crazy, but it is absolutely worth it!

Here are some pictures of the wedding! Me and my Dad walking in the church....

And here me and my husband Daniel, already married! It was the happiest moment of the night!

The wedding was incredible, with all my friends and family that I missed being here in the US. A very latin wedding, full of dancing music (mainly salsa and merengue), food and beverage for all our dear guests. However, we kind of break the rule at the "Waltz Dance", when Daniel surprised me (at least this is what he believes) with "Juliana", the song that we used to dance when we met. Enjoy the video!

PS: I will keep you updated with our honeymoon adventures in New York City and our very cold and snowy return to Chicago. See ya!