At Home in Chicago

Aon Center in Chicago, Illinois It was October 2010. My husband and I had visited Chicago several times previously. However, this time was different. We arrived in downtown Chicago and parked in our usual parking garage (Millennium Park Garage). We took the elevator up to exit to East Randolph Street, as usual. I opened the door, felt the cool fall breeze, and saw the beauty of the Aon Center. I felt the excitement of the many people busy going about their various activities and experienced a sense of sheer exhilaration. It was at this point I realized I wanted to be in Chicago for more than just a few days—I wanted to live in Chicago!

I made a promise to myself that when I moved to Chicago I would not lose the excitement I felt that day. I would not forget to be amazed, awed, and inspired by all that Chicago is and offers.

Fast-forward a few years . . .

My husband and I moved to Chicago just over a year ago. I still feel the exhilaration that I did that day in October 2010. Chicago is an exciting, vibrant, and dynamic city.

Even though we had visited Chicago many times, moving to Chicago required getting to know Chicago in a new way so we could make Chicago our home. Each day is new and exciting as I continue to explore and learn. I love living in Chicago! I hope my experiences can help others get to know the city, or take a new look at the city.

I hope to:

  • Help newcomers become familiar with what Chicago has to offer.
  • Inspire longtime residents to take a fresh look at their city.
  • Share some of my personal interests and passions.

I hope you enjoyed reading today and will stop back again to learn more about the discoveries I’ve made so far. You can look forward to learning about free music concerts, free fitness classes, free museum days, free historic home tours, free international films, and more—yes, free!

Heather