I’m in Chicago. Sorry for not updating. I can’t seem to shake this tiredness I’ve had lately and I don’t have an internet connection at home yet. The move went fine. There was nothing really exciting during the drive, which is good. Jessica and I stayed over in Toledo (craphole) and then arrived in Chicago at about noon on Sunday. We were greeted by my parents, my brother, my nieces, Nancy, Josh and my landlord. It was a bit overwhelming but I was grateful to have everyone there to make me feel at home and to help me unload and unpack. Unfortunately, Jess had to fly out early on Monday morning because of a family emergency. My parents stayed over Sunday night and on Monday we went to the supermarket and kmart to pick up all of the basic neccessities. On Tuesday Nancy came down and we went to Ikea. Furnishing a 2 bedroom apartment when you only had a single bedroom to yourself before is challenging but fun. These past few days I have been back at work. Figuring out the el. Discovering my neighborhoods both near my apartment and near work. I will try to post more when I get a chance.. but for now just know I’m doing well here.

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