ChicagoLand

I'm sitting here in the airport and thought I'd write a quick blog during my layover. I'm coming back from spending 4th of July in Chicago with a friend that used to work with Cat and I. Chicago is, without a doubt, fabulous! I am so ready to up and move there. Except I can't stand the cold, at all. I become a whining, complaining, little brat and you don't want to be around me. Then, and when my feet hurt.

But back to the weekend. I had a great time. Thursday night, we went out to a fun bar, they played the best country music, which we all loved and sang along to. I met some basketball players from Loyola. Haha! Between basketball players and military men, I think I know my type. They were a little young though. I met a lot of the people from the Chicago office, which were all really fun and nice. We just had a great time. Then the next day, we all went out to North Beach, which is on Lake Michigan. I knew there was a beach there, and I knew people went there, but I was not at all prepared for what appeared to be spring break in Cancun. There were throngs of attractive people playing music, playing volleyball, drinking, having a good time. There was a bar on the lake, where people were milling around, dancing. What was so bizarre though, was the temperature difference just 50 feet out from the lake. As we walked to the lake, I could literally feel the temperature drop. I did get a little burned, because I couldn't tell how much sun I was getting. It's never ever mid-70s here. It goes from 50 to 100 overnight, so it was quite pleasant to enjoy the gorgeous weather. Honestly, the whole weekend, I couldn't have requested more gorgeous weather. Then that night we went out again to another bar. We didn't stay too late, we were tired from a late night the night before, and of course the sun always tires you. The today, we went to Garrett's popcorn, which is sooooo delicious, you must try it if you are ever in Chicago, it's definitely worth the wait. And we went up to the Signature Room at the Hancock building. They have the most amazing views, and you don't have to pay the fee to go on the observatory. Anyways, the whole weekend was just perfect. I can't wait to go again. Chicago is just awesome, that's all I can say. Everything about the city was amazing. More bars that you know what to do with. Each one filled with young, attractive people. The city is so clean and beautiful. The lake looks like the Caribbean, bright blue waters, the color of this blog. The cool breezes coming off the water made the city seem crisp and pleasant and friendly. I've been to lots of places in this country, and there really is no place like Chicago. It was a nice place to spend our Nation’s birthday!

Now time for SBP updates. The Marine has been crazy calling, but he is still as ridiculous as ever. Last Friday, he called to let me know he was coming into town, but was stopping at a friend's house. I was at the river concert series, and told him to call when he was here, which he estimated around 9. Well, the concert ends, we go out for drinks, and still no call. Maybe around 12, I was tired, and ready to go home and to bed, so I call to see what's up, and honestly to tell him it's too late now. He's drunk as a skunk at the friend's house. I wanted to be like "see, this is why I can't take you serious." Then, he calls me twice on Thursday while he's at a friend's cookout. Each time, he asks me the same questions, where are you? when are you coming home? and will you call me when you get in? He was like "promise me you'll call. please please." It was weird, he sounded so desperate. I really have no idea why he's so adamant about us getting together. I mean, I met him over a month ago, so it’s getting to the point where, yea, it was fun meeting and hanging out, but now, is it worth it? Is it going to happen? Probably not, and really, what can happen? He’s so out of control wild, it’s just not for me at this point. He was also bragging about how big his tongue is. Bizarre. I mean, I know what he's getting at, but I'm so not interested. Anyways, I got a text too last night saying "I really want to get crazy with you." I think I will call him Sunday and tell him that it was fun meeting him, but let's just call it like it is, and stop trying to get together and pretend anything's going to happen.

The Engineer from eH finally suggested we meet! I am beyond excited about this! He actually suggested we meet at a vineyard halfway between our houses, which is so cute! We'd been talking about how much we both like wine, so it was really appropriate, plus he was so cute. We had meet talking about meeting "protocol" and he suggested the vineyard than said "but I’m not sure if that’s your cup of tea for an initial encounter. I mean, I could be like completely sketchy or something." Ha, which I think is adorable. I don’t know, maybe you don’t, but I think it is. Cat doesn't like it, but I've told a few other people, and they all say go for it, so I think I will! I just can't get drunk, but it is perfect because I do love wine, and I absolutely think it's important to have alcohol at an initial meeting. Plus, if I can't drive back, I can stay at the Super 8 or something for $59.99.

The last SBP (the one my friend from work tried to set me up with) is no longer a SBP. I guess he's dating someone else. He was probably just seeing what was up while he decided whether he really liked that other girl, but I guess he made his mind up. He really was super cute, but I guess it's not meant to be.

So, Cat really wants me to go out tonight when I get back in town, but I'm not sure if I'm up for it. But she did drop and pick me up, so I guess it's the least I owe her. I guess I just feel so unbelievably fat and bloated from all the Chicago food and alcohol I ate this weekend. The stuffed pizza is to die for delicious, but it turns you into a stuffed slice!

xoxo, Maxi