As we prepare for The Big Move (this is really happening tomorrow!), I've been thinking about all the things I will and will not miss about Chi-town.
What I Will Miss Most:
- Our amazing friends that we've collected over the last five and a half years.
- A foodie scene not to be compared with any other city, except maybe New York.
- City-living, and the spontaneity that goes with it.
- Accessibility via foot traffic to anything and everything you could possibly need.
- The city's makeup of neighborhoods, and their unique characteristics.
- The lovely park across the street, at fall.
- Dog parties.
- The entrepreneurial spirit of this city and its people.
- The friendliness of the Midwest.
- Being able to walk downstairs two floors and hang out with neighbors in my pajamas and call it a fun night.
- Being able to call up a girlfriend and meet up for shopping, a drink, a bite, an event––all at the drop of a hat!
- My Chicago mommas!
- The view of downtown Chicago.
- That my first son was born here.
What I Will Not Miss:
- Moving my car every First Tuesday and First Wednesday for monthly street cleaning.
- Shoveling my car out of snow and ice during the winters.
- Winter.
- Chicago postal mail.
- Riding the #72 bus during beach season.
- Living next door to a month-to-month rental building.
- Hearing loud car horns every school day being pressed incessantly during afternoon pickup.
And here's what I'm looking forward to when we make our new home in Maryland:
- Maryland blue crabs, fresh out of the ocean!
- Living near my college bestie again, after a decade!
- Cherry Blossom spring festival in D.C.!
- Tackling a new job market (although I do have mixed feelings about this one)
- Not one, not two, but three custom-built walk-in closets!
There's not a whole lot on this last list yet, but that's because I'm not a real adventurous person. I don't like change and all the unknowns that come with it. But, the move is for a good opportunity and I'll be with the people I love most so I am going to try to embrace things as best as I can!
Signing off for the next few days while we make the transition! Farewell, my Chicago!
What I Will Miss Most:
- Our amazing friends that we've collected over the last five and a half years.
- A foodie scene not to be compared with any other city, except maybe New York.
- City-living, and the spontaneity that goes with it.
- Accessibility via foot traffic to anything and everything you could possibly need.
- The city's makeup of neighborhoods, and their unique characteristics.
- The lovely park across the street, at fall.
- Dog parties.
- The entrepreneurial spirit of this city and its people.
- The friendliness of the Midwest.
- Being able to walk downstairs two floors and hang out with neighbors in my pajamas and call it a fun night.
- Being able to call up a girlfriend and meet up for shopping, a drink, a bite, an event––all at the drop of a hat!
- My Chicago mommas!
- The view of downtown Chicago.
- That my first son was born here.
What I Will Not Miss:
- Moving my car every First Tuesday and First Wednesday for monthly street cleaning.
- Shoveling my car out of snow and ice during the winters.
- Winter.
- Chicago postal mail.
- Riding the #72 bus during beach season.
- Living next door to a month-to-month rental building.
- Hearing loud car horns every school day being pressed incessantly during afternoon pickup.
And here's what I'm looking forward to when we make our new home in Maryland:
- Maryland blue crabs, fresh out of the ocean!
- Living near my college bestie again, after a decade!
- Cherry Blossom spring festival in D.C.!
- Tackling a new job market (although I do have mixed feelings about this one)
- Not one, not two, but three custom-built walk-in closets!
There's not a whole lot on this last list yet, but that's because I'm not a real adventurous person. I don't like change and all the unknowns that come with it. But, the move is for a good opportunity and I'll be with the people I love most so I am going to try to embrace things as best as I can!
Signing off for the next few days while we make the transition! Farewell, my Chicago!
I will miss Chicago too! But I like Maryland blue crabs and cherry blossom. I hope I will visit you next year... Good luck to the move. I hope Max and FurFur will be ok in the long car trip!
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