I adore Chicago. It is the pulse of America.

And that's that.

Chicago came and went faster than I could blink my eyes but by God, did I enjoy every second of it. It's like a place that doesn't really exist until you're there, taking in all the sounds and smells and scenery you can. Of course, learning the city and the transportation and where to be and not be- really does happen.We didn't meet one person that wasn't helpful and honestly, it was such a pleasant experience. Tom even tried convincing me to stay permanently but things happen.

I just wrote this whole story about our adventure but I decided to erase it. I'm sure you don't really care what we did but you'd rather see what we did. I'll have pictures up as soon as I can, I just have to find a site to upload them to. Overall, it was one of the most life changing experiences I've had to date.

To know that there is such a great place out there and new opportunities really made me think about what I'm doing here. Of course, I'm in between two major cities with a lot to see, but it's nothing that fits my style. I need something more my speed and surprisingly enough, Chicago filled that void. I may start to really look into it and a lady I work with even offered to make a phone call out there for me. We'll see..

Back to reality for awhile I guess. I've recently realized how optimistic I actually am and how easy going is such a better lifestyle than always worrying. I mean of course, there are things that should be taken care of right away. But right now, I'm not stressed. I don't feel overwhelmed. I don't feel like I'm putting myself in any type of situation that would harm me emotionally or mentally. I'm probably the happiest I've been in a really long time and I'm in love with the idea. I'm so thankful for the people who have walked into my life and stayed around for awhile. I've really picked out the genuine ones that have influenced me in more than one way or another.

And I'm so thankful to finally be in a healthy, understanding, and respectful relationship. They don't come around all that often (if ever) and to find one that I feel 100% myself in is something else. Not in a million years did I ever think things like this really existed but when opportunity knocks, I say take the chance and live a little. If for some reason things change, it wasn't meant to be but don't regret it. If anything take as much as you can out of it and mold yourself. But for now, I'm enjoying the adventures :)

Well, another countdown will begin soon enough. Hopefully Portland, Oregon this fall and maybe Cali over Christmas break. What else am I going to do for a week off? (haha!)


Until the next though-

Amdawg, xoxo