CHICAGO

Well, it seems lately I am about a week behind in all of my posts. Oooops. I'm busy---I guess. In all seriousness, things have been extraordinarly busy (as you've read about it previous posts). I think they are settling down and returning to "normal." Whatever that means. Hopefully I can get on a better schedule and be more prompt in my postings (as I know each of you are sitting on the edge of your seats.... yeah..... ;).

Last weekend James and I went to Chicago for a work related trip. His work, not mine. I just went for the weekend and for F-U-N. James on the other hand stayed through Wednesday (lucky duck). Luckily, over the weekend he had very little work obligations. We shopped by day and partied by nite. We caught a live jazz show, strolled the streets of Michigan Ave. (hopping in and out of stores we only wish we could afford), visited with my wonderful friend Lauren (thank you again Lauren, we had so much fun!), ate great food (and lots of it!), visited the Navy Pier, etc. etc. Chicago is such an exciting city. There's anything and everything you could possibly want all in one place.

While we were there I contemplated life. I halfway convinced James to move but that's all a fantasy. In the grand scheme of things it probably wouldn't make much sense. We can all dream, can't we? Our life is pretty well established in the "Possibility City." We have a great life. Great friends. Great home. Great jobs and plenty of great opportunities. Occassionally, I feel like it lacks excitement but in all fairness you make it what it is.

We may never live in Chicago but we can always hop on a 5:00 EST direct flight and be there just as the clock strikes 5:00. Gotta love that! I do and I hope to take advantage of that luxury more frequently!!!!