Helloooo Chicago

So it's all happened. KC is a place of my past, and I've moved to Chicago. I also started my new job this past Monday. All of this explains why I have abandoned my blog for the last several days...and the fact that I still don't have a router to get the internet at home. (Note to self: Buy router after work.) So let's play catch up.

I had a going away party with my girls before I left, which I can't think them enough for the wonderful night I had. They gave me the sweetest wishes and the cutest gifts. Thanks for the best send-off! I will miss you, ladies!

This past Saturday Chris, my dad and I caravanned up to Chicago with my belongings crammed into my little Civic and the back of my dad's pickup truck resembling the Beverly Hillbillies'. We drove through some rain, but luckily it had cleared up by the time we arrived and began unloading. After climbing stairs numerous times with boxes and furniture, we decided that margaritas were the answer to our exhaustion. Thankfully, finding a Mexican restaurant in Logan Square is like shooting fish in a barrel, so we walked to nearest place (I already forgot the name.) Later that night I began unpacking while Dad and Chris enjoyed their Jack and cokes on the couch together.

Sunday morning I said my goodbyes to the boys. I'm sure they had a talkative trip back to KC...Dad + boyfriend + eight hour car ride = awkward moments. ha! For the rest of the day, I visited with my new roomie, unpacked a little more and tested out my commute to work. After taking the blue line to Clark, I decided to wonder around downtown since the weather was absolutely beautiful. I was a block from the lake when I realized I should start walking back toward Logan Square - my thinking was, "It's a nice day and I have time to stroll back home." Not the greatest idea. Some sketchy neighborhoods, sore feet and three and a half hours later, I reached home. You live, you learn. I learned not to walk back from downtown to Logan Square.

Monday morning I gave myself a full hour to get to work. Good thing I did, because I used the entire time. The train ride took longer than expected, exiting the station was a little more confusing and I got turned around inside Merchandise Mart - all things that make me an amateur. I would like to note that I'm quickly learning though. Now, I know if I catch the earlier train, it will be less crowded, getting in the first car will be closer to my exit and only taking exits on the left will be a shorter walk to Wacker. I say that's pretty good for only a few morning commutes.

As of today, my to-do list is getting longer (thanks to Rachel I have a great note pad though), and I'm still exhausted from the move and starting a new job. I'll update you on the wonderful world of Ogilvy soon.