My new life in Chicago

After one week down from work I am starting to become accustomed to the fact I am now a Chicago resident. I walk 18 minutes to work Sunday through Thursday from my beautiful apartment overlooking the city. I have mostly unpacked my three bags, stocked my fridge and cupboard with groceries, opened a new bank account, and went for my first Chicago run along the lake past the aquarium, museum, and Navy Pier. After a few days of paperwork and company info at work I was finally able to start some brainstorming and theme planning for the coming weeks. By next weekend I will be hitting the floor and really starting the position. Right now it is a bit of a brain ache but it feels really good to be back in learning and teaching mode and I have even been cooking alot more which is definitely great. Today I went out to the suburbs and spent the day with my cousins and their families. We had a great time. It was sooo great to meet a few of them for the first time and also become reacquainted with the others. So nice to have family near by. This morning as I walked to the train and listened to my music, with the sun shining down on me and the cool air brushing my cheeks, I felt really happy. I thought to myself...despite the sometimes lonely feelings, the still often ache of missing being near my dear friend Caro, and the mundane tasks that come with moving to a new city....this is gonna be great. I LIVE IN CHICAGO! so cool :)