And that's a wrap!

Did you know that ER filmed for 15 years in Chicago? I didn't! I knew it took place in Chicago, but I didn't know that they actually FILMED here! Crazy! I'm learning new things everyday.

Sooo, I guess I should really give you the low down on what has been happening with me. I've moved to Chicago. I have a retail job selling bras and panties and an adorable little studio apartment. I've been a bad blogger lately because I've been so busy trying to settle in. My parents are coming out this weekend with all of my stuff. Currently I am sleeping on an air mattress and living out of only one suitcase worth of clothes. I know, sounds crazy, but don't forget I do not pack light so I am set.

From my apartment I can see lake Michigan. It's kind of cool, but I imagine in the winter will be very cold, all that lake effect snow. What was I thinking? I should have gone to Florida, or better yet a tropical island.

I've only had one day of work and so far it is good. My favorite part of my job is the customers. We have people come in from all around the world. Heck on my first day I helped three different people from the UK, two from the middle east and three from Australia. It's so cool meeting people from around the world!!!

I recently opened a new bank account since my old bank has no branches in Chicago. I think my new bank has a rule that they only hire hot, friendly guys. Seriously! When I went to open my account I was helped by this really cute guy, and then I ran into a different branch today to change something on my account and an even cuter guy helped me! He was really nice too! He told me to come back anytime I need help or have a question. I think I need to find something for him to help me with!!!!

And finally, I just found out today that Lily Allen is touring in Chicago Easter weekend and I can't go because I am going to be home for the Holiday. I am so sad, it's only a few stops away at a cute old theatre! Maybe she will come by again soon and maybe one of you wants to go with me???

Oh, I've given up on State of the Day, at least for now, maybe after I go back and figure out which state I profiled I will come back with new ones, but right now I am taking a small break!

p.s my cell is hating my new apartment and often say "emergency only" so if I don't answer my phone, it doesn't mean I don't want to talk to you, only that my phone is being stubborn.

p.p.s. My phone has now decided to not let me create text or receive them. Something fishy is going on...

Just a little bit

So I have just switched to firefox on my computer and I LOVE IT!!!! Why did I wait so long to switch? It is so quick!!

That's it for now, I have stories and tons of things to tell you all but I really just want to call it a night. I have a lot to do tomorrow!!!!

Time Warp

Wow, this hour difference really gets to me. I have no idea why, but I am really tired and just about ready to crawl into bed and it isn't even a respectable hour!!!

I am in my first apartment. It's pretty cool, a little scary, but fun. As I was lugging my bags into my apartment I realized that this is the first time I am living on my own, like a real adult. It's very intimidating, but kind of exciting too!

So far my favorite part of my apartment is my bathroom. I have the most adorable curtain and rug.

Ok, it is a bright pink, but looks a little off in this picture. I love it!

My least favorite part of my apartment is the fact that the kitchen light just went out. The first night! What kind of joke is that!?

I hope you all can come out to see me soon! I miss you all!

Tomorrow is my first day of work, wish me luck! I'm nervous!

Frazzel - Dazzel

I'm in the process of moving. It's a bit stressful. I am currently back at my parents place and "moving in" to my apartment on Sunday, desperatly trying to figure out how I am going to get all my crap into the city.

Can't talk too crazy with all these silly adult-like details...

Everything's great when you're downtown!

Ok, I am waiting to here if my application was approved for the apartment I picked out. I really hope it is! I really liked it.

Today I opened a bank account here, making my position a little more real. It's so crazy! Sometimes I am really excited about all that is happening and then there are those few moments when I feel really unsure about all of this. But mostly I'm excited and can't wait for you all to come see me! There is just so much we can do here!

In other news, my cousin and her husband left to return to MI but they had one small issue. Greg couldn't find his debit card, so after he checked all his pockets and the last store he stopped in they made there way to the train station in hopes that it was somewhere in his suitcase. After arriving back in MI they figured out that he left it at a restaurant downtown. So today I went down to pick it up and of course they wouldn't give it to me. I understand that they can't just give credit cards to anyone, but when you can prove that you are that person's relative and that they asked you to pick it up, doesn't it make sense to just give it to them?



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ALASKA!!!!
...is famous for having a beautiful landscapes, and cold weather as well as being the home to Sarah Palin. I'm sure you all know who she is! She can see Russia from her house, which is pretty cool! Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. and is one of only two state to not have a neighbor state. The Iditarod sled dog race is held every year in Alaska and involves silly people taking several dogs across the frozen terrain. Currently in Alaska Mount Redoubt has been very active over the past few hours shooting ash up into the air. You can read more about Alaska here.

And so it goes...

I saw the apartment I want today. I started the application process, I'm having a little bit of trouble so far with getting my place of employment to give them an official document with the pay offer. I gave the apartment management my offer page, but apparently they want it on the their form instead of my employment's form. I hate paperwork.

Hopefully it works out very, very soon. If not I guess it's not meant to be!!




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Florida!!!!
...is home to Disney world, the most happy place on earth! Ranked 4th by population the capital is Tallahassee. Florida is often a victim of Hurricanes, one reason I wouldn't really want to live there. The other is that old people go there to escape northern winters. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the peninsula on April 2, 1513. One positive thing about this warm little state is the fact that NASA is located here. I love the space program!! It's so cool! Check out more here!

Only one more flight of stairs...

Today I saw tons of apartments. Only one was scary, the rest were really nice and now I have a very hard decision to make. Which one do I pick?

Wow, it seems so weird to me to be getting my first apartment. My own apartment. It's like I'm a *real* adult or something!!!

Tomorrow I see one more apartment and then hopefully make a decision. Crazy!!!!!




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California!!!!
...is the 31st state to join the union. The capital is Sacramento and Los Angeles is the largest city. California is known for it's movie industry. Every year California deals with wildfires, mudslides and the occasional earth quake. For these reasons I can say that California is on my list of States to NOT live in! You can check out more here.