Happy Valentine's Day!

One day, two or three months ago, I was looking on Craigslist for a free bookshelf. I came across a posting offering free art. I was happy to find out that not only was a local Chicago artist giving away nice art, but that it was in the context of an art hunt. He provides clues to where the paintings are hidden in Chicago, and then, finders keepers. In December, my roommate Jeff and I went out on our first art hunt experience. It was -7 degrees out. We came home empty handed and cold. But it was fun.



Fast Forward. Today was another art hunt. A Valentine's Day art hunt. 14 pieces of art hidden all over the city of Chicago. My roommate Brian and I went to lunch and then were driving around downtown, on our way to Grant Park to find some art. Just as we were driving by the BEAN in Millenium park I got a clue that there was a painting there. I was the first one to get it. So - today Jordan is in Austin getting ready for tomorrow's marathon and I am in Chicago - and I really hope this is our last Valentine's Day ever apart. Ever. Even though we could not be together, this was a pretty great and romantic Valentine's Day and I cannot wait to give my art hunt treasure to my lover Jordan. I also can't wait until Jordan is here and we can hunt some art together.

The art hunt really is an awesome, fun, and generous idea. I have a lot of respect for Patrick Skoff and Sam Brown, the artists, not only for their fantastic artwork, but also for taking the time and exercising some selfless creativity to pull off events like today's hunt. Thank you Patrick. You have an awesome name. Thank you Sam. Patrick would be an inappropriate name for you. Check out Patrick Skoff's website at: http://skoffpaintings.com - Buy some of his art.



One other thing I wanted to share with y'all. Two years ago this week, Jordan sent me a little love note. It was a "facebook gift." A little heart on an etch-a-sketch. Here is her note. I am a lucky lucky man.
"I spent 4 hours drawing this for you on my etch a sketch. The message is in code, so I'll have to explain it to you. The heart symbolizes my love for you. I bet you're having a real aha moment now!"

Jordan I love you so much. I cannot wait to see you. And marry you. Happy Valentine's Day Baby!

-Patrick