It's been a little while since I updated, yes, but I had valid reason! I've been starting anew here in this gusty city, and I feel that it deserved all of my attention if I was to succeed. Valid?
Anywho, things in Chicago have been up and down. It was much more frightening once I got here. I know two people, I have a limited amount of money, no leads on any jobs, and a really pessimistic mentality. I got homesick, I got angry, I questioned my intentions and my capabilities, or lack thereof, as I thought. Needless to say, while I was freaking the fuck out, I hunted. I trolled the Interwebs and the streets, applying everywhere and hoping for anything. I got absolutely no calls back. Not one. So, six days after I arrived, a week ago today, I decided I was going to start following up and badgering people to give me work. If I annoy them enough, they'll have no choice but to hire me, right? I thought so. Before I was to begin my incessant bugging, I decided to check Craigslist for any new job postings. I came across a new posting from a higher end Italian place a few train stops away. I figured I'd go in and apply, drop of my resume, and then badger, badger, badger the hell out of them. I got hired on the spot and started the next day.
Fuck...yes!
The people are great, the money is apparently phenomenal, and I'm good at it. While I don't necessarily want to be serving tables, it's a good gig with good money and it allows me the solace of knowing that there is an income to rival any spending I might do. Bigger things may come, but I'm satisfied.
In regards to the city and my stay thus far, I've been a bit blessed. Erin and her roomies are fantastic, and the fact that they're willing to accommodate me until I can accommodate myself is truly awesome. I try my best to make sure they all know of my appreciation, and I hope I'm doing well.
The city, though, the city is fantastic. Everyone is so damn nice! I still get a kick out of just walking around the city. It's crazy how beautiful and tremendous, how comforting yet overwhelming it can be. When I first arrived, I didn't truly feel as if I belonged. I didn't have a job, so I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to stay. My emotions have done a 180 now. The city is vibrant, and I'm sure there's so much more that I have yet to even experience. Actually, I know it. It's cold here, and i'm adapting, but apparently there's so much more to Chicago once it warms up a bit.
Arctic Monkeys in Milwaukee on May 27th, Lollapalooza 2011, maybe the Dave Matthews Caravan Tour? There's a lot to look forward to. :)
I have a lot more to say, I'm sure, but it's so damn nice outside this window that I need to get out there and experience it. A day off!
Take it easy, but take it!
-w
