The Journey Continues

Chicagoland, Land of the Chic! Well this New Yorker is feeling the very Chic vibe of his new neighborhood. I have to say there is a very charming feel to Old Town (appropriately named. As I have been discovering my new neighborhood, I have to say there is a lot of joy on the streets. I have been very forunate in all the neighborhoods I have lived in to have access to all the necessities, as well as steps away from great restaurants. However, what is so special about this neighborhood in particular is that my parents both lived in it when they met iin the 60's. It's funny how things can come full circle. So take a walk with me through my new neighborhood, the very close and quite beautiful Lake Michigan (seriously, I am 5 blocks away), and my new apartment.



These pictures are more of my neighborhood. An amazing spice store and a beautiful graystone (like a NYC brownstone), very common in Chicago. Also I tried to put up a picture for my chocolate lover friends of the Chocolate Paradise known as the Fudge Pot, but it would not cooperate (I think it knew I am not a chocolate fan).




Now, here is where it gets even better. This is where my father lived while in medical school. The building is amazing and who knows how much it goes for now, but my dad and his roomates had three floors in 1967 for $300 a month. I have a feeling it has gone up slightly. ;-) I stood there and imagined him there what the neighborhood was like when he lived there almost 40 years ago. Just so very charming.



It was truly a wonderful Sunday, where I was able to grab a capuccino, the Sunday New York Times, and walk to the park and beach! YES, the beach is really up the street and let me tell you, Lake Michigan is majestic. Truly! Plus, who knew that October 21, 2007 would be 80 degrees in Chicago. The water was actually a little cold, but regardless a nice photo. I ended up walking all the way down to Navy Pier and then over to the Art Institute (Thank You Cindy and Greg for the membership). After a stop off there I headed back just admiring the Chicago landscape and the many people on bikes, rollerblades and just out appreciating the day.




Now the moment you have been waiting for (drumroll). Pictures of my apartment.





It really is a great space and I am more comfortable in it than I initially thought. I am excited for friends and family to visit. I have to give a huge shoutout to my parents, who I have to say helped me get it to look as faulous as it does. THANK YOU!!!





More photo's and stories to come! Signing off from the charming neighborhood of Old Town. Hopefully I will have learned how to better layout my blog. Until then, ciao!