Good Bye Chicago

It is Sunday and we are leaving Chicago on Tuesday. I feel much better than I felt in my previous entry, even though the end of our stay is almost here.

We have been able to go back to the beach since the weather is very nice again and it makes me feel so good. I really missed that, it was kind of a mood setter for the hole day. Swimming is very relaxing and bathing in lake Michigan feels like becoming one with it and the city. It must sound silly. But when I am in the water, I realize that I am HERE, in Chicago. I have nothing to worry about, really. 

Usually when I go back to France in October, I am buried in bills and taxes, but for once I still have money in my bank account and will be able to pay for everything. First time ever.

For the first time in a very long time I also go back to a steady job.

The only thing I have to worry about right now is how am I going to pack all the stuff I bought here in my  suitcase and take it to the airport.

Not even a real problem. ;)

Like a reflex, I would be tempted to say that I am going to miss the apartment we are in a lot. But when I think about it, it is not true at all. I think it is a nice apartment and I really made it my own for a month but I will not miss it one bit.

Sorry about the mess. :p 

A few days ago I was really excited about sharing pictures of the place but I realized I didnt have any real stories about it. It is just a place we slept at for a month and spread our stuff all over.

It is located in Old Town Chicago. Last year, the place we rented was in Lake View East and the neighborhood was awesome. Bookstore, tons of cool places to eat, my favorite record store ever: Reckless Records, the lake was close.... so many little things. But this time, we did not click as much with the area. That is really OK because it is close from erything. Everything is 30mn away walking, the Loop, Lake View, Wicker Park. All the places we love. And we have a very nice beach 10mn away.

But still, it did not do the trick for us.

I had a really fun time. I did a lot of things I really wanted to do. Last Thursday we have been to Blue Chicago, a bar on Clark street with live music. I have been wanting to go to this place for a long time and last year we almost went but backed out at the very last minute when we were at the door. 

That is really something I can cross off my bucket list now.

So many other new things, new restaurants, new walks, new beach...

 I got a tattoo by a different artist. Usually when I come to Chicago, I always get a tattoo by Jacob Kearney.  I have 5 pieces by him. But this time I needed to change.

I think that is the bottom line. As much as I love Chicago, I need a change. I want to see something else now. I guess that is why I have been feeling weird for the last few days. I slowly came to realize it was time to turn the page, at least for a while.

We have been talking about going to Portland, Oregon next year with Greg. It seems lovely and fun.

But for now, it is good bye Chicago. And I dont even feel sad about it.