30 Days In My New City
Hi friends! The summer in Chicago was amazing...so amazing I had no time to blog. The weather is cooling down quickly so I'm home much more. I wrote a draft of this post 2 months ago so today actually marks the 3 month anniversary of my move. Time really does fly before your eyes when you're enjoying life. This is a 30 day recap of life in the Windy City (even though it's been 90 days now). I REALLY want to blog more so I'm officially challenging myself to post twice a month from here on out :-). I love you all and thank you so much for your calls, emails, texts, care packages and drop in visits!
Hi friends! The summer in Chicago was amazing...so amazing I had no time to blog. The weather is cooling down quickly so I'm home much more. I wrote a draft of this post 2 months ago so today actually marks the 3 month anniversary of my move. Time really does fly before your eyes when you're enjoying life. This is a 30 day recap of life in the Windy City (even though it's been 90 days now). I REALLY want to blog more so I'm officially challenging myself to post twice a month from here on out :-). I love you all and thank you so much for your calls, emails, texts, care packages and drop in visits!
So much has happen and sometimes I still wake up and want to pinch myself b/c I can't believe I live in Chicago. Every day is a beautiful
new experience. I am so thankful to be here in each and every moment. Here’s
the top 30 list of what I’ve done so far {in no particular order}…
1.
Joining my RUSH CRUSH lululemon team
2.
Going out with my ivory Barbie…the beautiful
Kristin D
3.
Having Emily as our 1st visitor {in
our messy moving boxes apt} and Chanel just loved her Auntie Em time.
4.
Watching Chanel romp around our building’s
private dog park
5.
Scouting and finding a hair salon
6.
Meeting so many unique people with diverse
backgrounds from all over the world
7.
Having a surprise visit from an OKC bestie….a
hug and brunch with Deemah Ramadan was exactly what I needed...b/c brunch with the Ramadan's is like brunch for the royal family!
8.
Trying out 5 barre and/or yoga studios with an
endless list of more to try. #sweatonceaday
9.
Joining the JLC (Junior League of Chicago) &
getting to know the other transfer ladies #GroupTextBuddies
10.
Going to a MeetUp group…well, it was the wrong
one but it ended up being the RIGHT one ;-)
11.
Finding a fabulous dentist…and even better
dental hygienist
12.
Discovering the beautiful Chicago sunrise from
the 24th floor view
13.
Meeting the sweet little old spinster in my
building.
14.
Chanel and I getting to know our doormen staff.
#safetyfirst
15.
Dating in Chicago...so many options, so little time.
16.
Having TWO big IKEA trips with mom.
#OutOfControl
17.
Working on chi-town apt decorating projects with
my momma!
18.
Having my hot pink pull out sofa delivered!!!
#iLoveIt Yes, I have a pink sofa.
19.
Getting down to ONE box left to unpack #workinprogress
20.
Taking Chanel for her 1st Magnificent
Mile shopping experience…Tails in the City and Henri Bendel are so perfect for
her #shesSOfancy #fancybitch
21.
Having a fab 4th of July with new
friends in my new city…thank God I didn’t have to sit home alone on the 4th
22.
Joining the community team at lululemon….hello
social media and yoga classes galore!
23.
Learning the beauty of the YES & NEXT
philosophy. Yes to all social engagements (within reason) and NEXT to every
date you never want to see again. Thanks JLC girls :-)
24.
Starting my “Tinder Experiment”
25.
Having my first group of okies want to stay at
my place…but not necessarily hang with me while in Chicago. FYI, I live in a
studio…you, your friends, your family, your whatever will not be able to stay
with me while you’re in town. I love you all but a 24hr notice isn’t going to
work b/c I work, have a dog and live in a 500 sq ft studio with an occupancy
restriction BUT there are great hotels nearby :-)
26.
Chanel meeting all the building pups…especially
her little boyfriend!!! Buddy is a sweet ½ cavalier ½ poodle mix from
Australia. She’s so cute flirting with
him!
27.
Receiving lovely letters/cards of encouragement
from Debbie South, Emily Gillis, Debbie Forshee and Billye Selby…I LOVE
checking my mail now :-).
28.
Starting my meal prepping journey like a BOSS.
Always trying to be like my girl Rozz G.
29.
Reading emails from my St. Luke’s family of
faith…including Laura & Kelly B, John O, Diane G, Tisha T, and Ruby H. It’s so special to still have bonds with my
faith family from afar.
30.
Discovering all the different local markets and
grocers…there’s just so many options and they’re ALL within walking distance.
31.
Last but not least…finding the power cord to my
laptop yesterday so that I could connect with you all!
#norgrets #bossierthanever #chanel
#cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #newfriends #goalcrushing
