Retro Chicago Airbnb Engagement // Chicago, IL // Reid & Lupita

“How has (Lupita or Reid) positively impacted your life?”

Lupita: “That’s a really good question.

Reid stepped into my life and helped remind me to appreciate what life brings. There might be a hiccup in the road, but it’s part of life—enjoy the ride you do have in that moment. 

Reid has always had a very calming energy. He can make anyone in a room feel at ease. His calm energy helps my over-thinking self take a breath and relax in moments of worry. I’ll never forgot years ago on a long drive, we took the wrong exit and I was freaking out. It added an extra 30 minutes to our commute, and I was frustrated. He told me “No big deal, that’s just an extra 30 minutes I get to spend with you”. That cheesy moment has stuck with me as a reminder to appreciate time, and let go of little worries.

Lastly, Reid has taught me to be more confident in myself and know my worth. After 6 years, he has never failed in making me feel special. 

No one is my biggest hype, than Reid!”

Reid: “When I met Lupita, I had a very narrow mind as to what success was. I knew that I was going to work hard and reach whatever goals I set, but those goals aren’t what I think of today when I think of success. 

Lupita has helped me realize that there is much, much more to life than what is traditionally thought of when people say success. The first real success I ever felt was when lupita encouraged me to build on one of her passions and help individuals with special needs. It’s very rewarding to help others progress. 

Lupita also helped me realize that it’s important to live in the present and experience life. I’ve always been shy/introverted, and that first time she picked up a hoola-hoop—being goofy, in public a store—I thought I was going to faint. 

She’s taught me that it’s always important to be yourself. She’s helped me bring down many walls I put up with time, and that has brought so much more joy into my life.”