This is home now

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I am now officially a Chicago resident!  Or maybe not all that official, I still have to go to the DMV and get my student ID sorted, but I have a lease!  Which is signed!  And I've already unpacked every box, which must be some kind of record.  (Just to clarify, there were still boxes I had not unpacked in 6 years in my apartment in Westfield.)  I was able to do that because the movers showed up during the very first day of their arrival window, which was a big perk.

My mom did the drive with me out here, across 2 days and nearly 800 miles.


This trip took me through 2 states I had never visited before (Ohio and Indiana) and the entire length of Pennsylvania.  We stopped overnight outside of Cleveland and during our drive on the 2nd day at Indiana Shores, on the banks of Lake Michigan.

Historic house that reminded me of the Golden Girls.

When you have filters, who needs actual sunshine?
It was really pretty beautiful and the sand was beyond soft.


Beyond helping set up my apartment and exploring my neighborhood, my mom and I also visited the Chicago Lighthouse installations along the Magnificent Mile with my aunt and one of her friends.  The lighthouses are designed by local Chicago artists, many with disabilities, and are being auctioned to raise money to benefit programming for individuals who are visually impaired or blind, as well as veterans.




You can see all of the lighthouses online.

I've also gotten to celebrate my cousin once-removed's 4th birthday a little early, see the movie Eighth Grade and disassembled and reassembled my bed multiple times.  Which if you know of my handy-person skills, is an incredible achievement.

It has been a little tough making the adjustment and being far away from the people I care about.  But I'm also excited to keep exploring the city, experiencing new things, and getting to meet all sorts of new people that I can also care about.

So, what's something interesting you've seen this summer?  What about a new place you've gone, or an exciting thing you've gotten to do?  I'd love to hear all about it.
Location: Chicago, IL, USA

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  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2018 at 7:10 AM

    Those lighthouses are so cool! Glad you're getting off to a good start exploring your new city! A big move like this is always scary, but you're doing it!

    Please think of me this weekend while I go up north with my whole family to stay on my brother in law's family land haha

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    1. Danielle HirschhornAugust 10, 2018 at 11:34 AM

      I will be thinking of you so fondly during your time of struggle. Will there be internet? PLEASE TELL ME THERE WILL BE INTERNET FOR YOU!!

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  2. JamieAugust 11, 2018 at 11:28 AM

    I continue to be just an absurd amount of excited for you over this, I'm thinking such huge, positive thoughts your way as we move closer to school starting!

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