The Siberian American: Life Update: One Month in Chicago

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Life Update: One Month in Chicago

I honestly can’t believe it has been a month since our move (though in some ways, it feels like we have been here for much longer). I promise I won’t write an update for every month we are here, but today I wanted to share more about our life here.

I knew Chicago was nicknamed the Windy City before we got here, but I didn’t fully understand what that meant. The wind here is no joke. I usually wear dresses 95 percent of the time, but I am wearing pants much more often here, so I can avoid having my own Marilyn Monroe moment.

You know how I was all worried about missing the food in Texas? I haven’t thought about it at all. Instead I am constantly looking up lists about the best restaurants in Chicago. Taste of Chicago is coming up, and I am eagerly putting together a game plan. If you have never been to Chicago, the food alone is worth a visit.


Speaking of Texas, I think we brought the torrential downpours here with us. We haven’t had a rain-free weekend yet. I’m really hoping for some sun soon, so I can finally check out our pool deck!

There is nothing more fun than exploring the city with my love. On most services, he only gets one day off a week (though they can tell him to work two weeks straight and get a weekend at the end), so I have been trying to take advantage of our limited time. Chris might say I might be trying to take a little too much advantage when I made him walk over 10 miles on Sunday.


Even though Chicago has been fun so far, the transition to freelancing has been hard. I miss my job, my coworkers, and having somewhere to be every day. I have to force myself to get out of the house more often before I go crazy.

18 comments:

  1. haha poor Chris, one day off and you make him walk 10 miles ;) just kidding, you deserve to spend the time together!
    I'm glad Chicago has been fun, though I'm sorry it's still a bit hard. 1 down, 11 to go ;)

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  2. Yea the weather hasn't been great this summer but when it warms up I will be so happy!! You get used to the wind, shorts under your dresses or skirts is always a good idea. I can't tell you how many times i've turned a corner and my entire skirt lifted.

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  3. I visited Chicago for the first time in October and loved it! I was there for business so I didn't get to do a ton of touristy things, but my co-workers and I ate at The Girl and the Goat and it was hands down, possibly the best meal I've ever had in my life. Plus, I'm a huge Top Chef fan and the head chef there was the Season 4 winner so I may have fangirled a little bit :)

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  4. Glad you're making a home there! Can't wait to hear about this delish food...

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    1. I might have to do a whole post on the food-it's so good!

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  5. I definitely know what you mean with the freelancing! Sometimes I don't have a reason to leave the apartment all day, and that really sucks. Try to make yourself go out and explore some on your own! Go to a meetup or visit a coffee shop for a bit, anything to have to get up and get dressed in the morning. It's hard!

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  6. Hope the weather starts clearing up so you can enjoy outside more and your pool deck. Chicago does have amazing food so I'm sure you'll be just fine!

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  7. Love Chicago! Can't wait for you to check out your pool deck and post pics! Chris is such a trooper for site seeing on weekends. I bet he's exhausted!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  8. So happy that you are having a great time exploring your new city!!! Enjoy all the food! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  9. Glad you're loving your new city... I hope the rain stops for you and us down here in Texas! I would love to visit Chicago in the summer (or late spring). It was so cold when I was there last! brrr

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    1. I can't believe Texas is still getting rain! Such a crazy year! Yeah, I'm not really looking forward to the cold just yet. :)

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  10. I totally agree, the food in Chicago was one of our favorite things! I hope the weather clears up soon, so y'all can take advantage of the summer!

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  12. I imagine the food options are endless! I can't wait to hear all of your recommendations. :) That's too bad about not being able to wear dresses as much though. :(

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  13. Has it really been a month already??? So cool! Glad you're loving it! Cant wait to see more!

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  14. Food is the only reason I travel, so Chicago has just been added to my list! I don't do freelance work, but I have worked from home for the past 3 years. The key is to find activities to be part of. Join clubs, try meetup.com. I'm sure Chicago has a lot going on!

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