Chicago

Chicago was....COLD. I'm not really going to state on the record that this was the trip from hell, but some things - like O'Hare airport - made it that way.

I absolutely LOVED Chicago. Maybe it was the time of year, or just going somewhere different, but it was absolutely beautiful. I saw the snow fall just enough so that the holiday lights that decorated the city made it a winter wonderland. It was gorgeous. I didn't even mind the cold too much, and I even went outside in front of my hotel to watch the snow fall for a while and take in the briskness of the city. I even obtained 5 cab rides in a single day - a personal record for me. It was a quick trip, however, and most of it was spent on an airplane or at the airport. Both of my flights were delayed a couple of hours, only telling us passengers AFTER we were all sitting on the plane. All of this due to snow, fog, and circuit breakers breaking where the word "engine" was said and people freaked out on our plane (you know, it was like that Friends episode where there was something wrong with the PHILANGE).

Anyway, being away is always hard without my family. I say a little prayer over and over before the plane takes off and everytime there is turbulence. I wanted them there with me, to experience it with me. When I got into Chicago and used the restroom, I was absolutely amazed at the toilet seat covers that are automatic. I immediately thought of Bea and how much she would freak out over them and not dare use the toilet in that airport. It was quite interesting. I'm glad to be home, needless to say, where things are somewhat normal and we are getting ready for the holidays.

And I was so happy to at least have my iPod. I hate to bring up the iPod again, but about 30 minutes into my flight there, it froze up. Then it died when the battery ran out. And I am scared to plug it in to recharge to only find out that the iPod died a slow death on the way to Chicago...Another update will be necessary.