The Siberian American: We Moved: A Quick Hello From Chicago

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

We Moved: A Quick Hello From Chicago

Hello, friends! After a bit of a slow start (it was still raining hard and flooding when we left Texas), we have arrived safely in Chicago and are working on getting our place together as quickly as possible. Right about now, I wish we didn’t bring so much with us! It’s obviously still early, but I think I’m going to like this place.


A few first impressions:

* I can already tell we will be walking so much more here. My goal is to double the steps I was taking on my FitBit in Texas while we’re in Chicago. I love that we won’t have to drive everywhere anymore.

*I am seriously loving the weather right now. I know, I know, winter will be bad, but right now I am enjoying that it was 48 in the mornings the last few days, especially because it is 91 and humid in Texas right now.

*I don’t think I will have to worry about finding good food in Chicago. I might be completely fine with eating deep-dish pizza every day for a year. With all the extra steps I will be taking, I won’t gain a million pounds…right?

*Skyler has already decided she’s the queen of the dog park. I was worried how she would do with artificial turf since she’s always had grass, but so far, she’s been a trooper. I’m so proud of my cross-country corgi!

*There are so many things to love about our new place, but the view from the balcony is my favorite. Here’s to many more beautiful sunsets this year!


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15 comments:

  1. Christine | The Journey of ChristineJune 3, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    I'm glad you had a safe trip up to Chicago! I love that city! You're right about the amazing food! If you are feeling touristy, take the river boat tour! It was super informative and a great way to see the city :)

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  2. Emily S (Em Busy Living)June 3, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    So exciting! The best part of big city living is the walkability!

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  3. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeJune 3, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    ahhh so jealous of all the good food! and the fact that you can walk places, my city is not walkable AT ALL.

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  4. BLovedBostonJune 3, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    You are going to LOVE being able to walk everywhere - it's a whole new way of life! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  5. Ash @ The NashvillianJune 3, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Congratulations on your move! Wow, that view!!!

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  6. Claire | Fashion + FeathersJune 3, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    That sunset is gorgeous!! I'm slightly jealous of your city life and walking everywhere. Hope you continue to settle in and yay for new adventures ;)

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  7. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisJune 3, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Glad you made it safely and liking it so far! Looking forward to hearing more about your Chitown adventures and totally jealous of your easy access to deep dish pizza!

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  8. The Southern ThingJune 3, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Glad y'all made it safely! I can't wait to see all your Chicago posts!

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  9. JuliaJune 3, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    So glad you are enjoying it so far! Deep dish pizza sounds amazing and all of that walking will totally negate the calories! :)

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  10. MandieJune 4, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    That is so awesome! I think that you'll really love Chicago, it's a pretty cool place that I need to desperately visit again real quicklike. You got a guest room?! ;)

    Mandie ~ http://badbrewpack.blogspot.com/

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  11. Monica LJune 4, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Yay welcome to chicago! Its exciting to find bloggers here!! CHeck out my post on things to do here this summer, you picked the perfect time to move!!

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  12. Karen PetersonJune 4, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    What a gorgeous view!

    I'm so glad you're falling in love with Chicago already! I'm so excited to read about your new adventures!

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  13. Kay R.June 12, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Yay for walking more!!! So happy for you! Glad you guys made is ok and the place looks stunning!

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  14. Lauren @ Here We GeauxJune 19, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    YAY!!! SO glad to hear you are doing well with the move so far.

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