Friday, July 9, 2010
Chi Dane
So, this is where I live now! Very cute. Nice street. Good times had by all.
Lisa rode up here with me and helped me get unpacked. If it weren't for her, I think I'd still be eyeball deep in boxes! My "plus" room is totally packed, yet organized thanks to Mrs. Bridgers. We did discover that my bedroom door won't shut because my bed's too big. Thank goodness I live by myself!
I'm walking a lot more than I ever have. 15 minutes to the train every morning, 15 minutes from the train every night. Plus, anywhere else I need to go. Not a ton in the grander scheme of things, but I'll bet it will feel like more of a trek in the Chicago winters!
The train itself has its quirks. I had my first experience with getting on a super-packed train in the summer when it's raining. Gross. Absolutely disgusting. I think I actually saw steam rising from people. Did I mention it was gross?
There's also a lot of douchbaggery going on on the train. Guys checking out their hair and popped collars in the windows, that sort of thing. I think one very well dressed man cleaned his fingernails the entire trip. Interesting.
I had to do laundry in a dungeon last night. One washer. One dryer. Both circa 1970. $2.25 a load total. Plus, it took me two and a half hours to finish two loads. Awesome! I'm definitely going to start taking my laundry somewhere and having it washed for me. Totally worth it!
I live in an awesome neighborhood, Wicker Park/East Village. Tons of restaurants, shops, bars, everything fun! They're also really in to brunch around here. Everyone has a brunch menu, most including something they claim is a "hangover cure." Love it. My favorite guacamole is definitely at Big Star. Phenomenal.
This will be my first solo weekend in Chicago! Let's all hope that I find something free and fun to do! Let's face it, after the move, I'm broke as a joke! If you have suggestions, pass them along!
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Go to my former workplace, the Art Institute of Chicago. You'll love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the props Faye! Your house is so stinkin' cute. Dang we're good! Have fun this weekend...whatever it is you decide to do.
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