chicago | a farewell

this is an odd post to write.

since summer 2004, all i wanted, dreamed and eagerly anticipated was to live in chicago. a lot of feelings and experiences went into fueling that desire, too many to explain now. in spring 2008, i finally got what i wanted, 4 years in the making!

and now, a mere one and a half years later, i'm leaving chicago. did i build it up? i don't know. i still love the city, the lake, the architecture and history. i'll miss it, in fact. it is an absolutely beautiful city.

other things didn't turn out as i expected. i thought i would find x, y, or z, but instead i found confidence, knowledge, relationship, a new definition of 'cold', and a passion. those weren't reasons i came to chicago, but i leave with them.

so i am moving this friday. in 2 days. i'll start a new adventure in atlanta as it won't be the same as when i left it.

i am glad.