Here are some Pics. This is only a small sample. Stay tuned for more in the near future. For some silly reason, my computer will not let me edit. So read on if you want to read the post.
Wrigley Field
Go cubs yes, it is SUNday
Kevin and his new bff (anyone would be if you shared 20oz of coke with them right?). They are outside the College football hall of fame in South Bend before it moves. More free, Thanks Kelly. Notice, it is NOT SUNday.
kevy by the famous Chicago theatre.
awww.
Kevy by the Chicago river. I can't believe they can dye the entire thing green for St Patty's Day
The famous bean. I believe I have about 40 pics of this landmark. My cute husband and his picture happy ways.
Fun but strange architechture in Millenium Park
Buckingham fountain
Me and Kevy on a SUNday walk along lake shore drive (less than 5 min from our apt)SUNday
I think the best and most obvious lesson learned I have learned since moving to Chicago is about Sunday. Now I have finally learned how it gots its name. Yes, we have learned that it is a day of rest, but the history around its name must have originated in Chicago. Since Kevin and I have lived in this city, the only day we seem to be able to observe the Sun is on Sunday, hence where Sunday gets its name. The other days of the week do not include sun in their names, thus it must be a day for rain and gloom. Not that we don't like Chicago. We have had so much fun exploring and learning about our new home, but it makes it a bit challenging when the only day we have for these explorations is this single day of the week.
Distance and Time
Now I am from Raymond (population: roughly 2500) to me, 60 miles should take 40-60min, that would only make sense right? Well, forget everything you have learned. Forget that I lived in the bay area and thought I had seen traffic, and assumed I knew what it was all about. I have relearned everything I once knew. 10 miles, can mean an hour, depending on when you want to go, in what direction you want to go, and what road you are taking. Who knew that it could be so complicated.
Hair and Humidity
I hate the humidity, I also hate doing my hair. Now this lesson is coming from a girl who managed to make it her entire senior year of highschool with a wet messy bun or ponytail to school. I would not mind doing this, but I do have a husband, and I feel like I should get all razzle dazzle once in a while, but read the 1st lesson once again, If I did do my hair, the humidity and rain make it look like I had a battle with a penny and an electrical outlet, what a mess. Poor Kevin.
Toques and Polar bears
One, who will remain nameless, since it is so "embarrassing", was tossing her darling toque in the air, when a gust of wind came along (hello, it is the windy city and there are plenty of gusts of wind) and picked up the hat and threw it over the 10ft glass wall into the polar bear's pool. (this polar bear was much prettier than the green one at the San Francisco Zoo). It sure got her attention (I am sure it was a girl), she almost dove in. I guess, they have good taste in fashionable hats. I think she just wanted to try it on.
Chicago Dogs
They aren't as good as I thought they would be. I will break every Chicago rule, and stick to JUST ketchup on my Dogs from now on.
Sox vs Cubs.
We live on the south-side, in fact, we live on the same street as Obama (I know, we almost moved when we figured this out), He pitched the opening pitch at a game this year for the Sox. For this reason, and this reason only, I am a Cubs fan. We even went to Wrigley field. Lots of fun.
Free Days.
I married an accountant. He watches his money (we are not allowed to say cheap), but in this city, there are so many fun things to do that ARE Free. They have a free zoo (where I learned about polar bears and fashion), free museums, and free fireworks. Since being here, I have been to 3 free museums (one of them twice), the free zoo, and we are planning on several more. We love free.
