Thanks to everyone who made yesterday such a wonderful day. I had a blast -- a short, yet sweet birthday. A few phone calls and texts, a cake and some good songs and walking through slippery streets.
Last Wednesday, a group of us from the dorm took the Metra into Chicago to check out the Kriskindle market and skate at Millennium Park. The weather? Extremely chilly, but with snow falling lightly across the city and its lights, the evening seemed magical. The Kriskindle market had this giant Christmas tree, some small little food stands and a sea of ornaments, candy and Austrian goods to buy. It reminded me of Christmas in the Park back home, but even more festive and better. Ice skating? Absolutely romantic and magical. It is one of the few times I have skated on an outdoor skating rink. Last time? The wind and ice was so harsh that the rink was incredibly choppy and I could hardly keep my balance without the wind pushing me around. As much fun as it was to be showed up by my wonderful hockey-saavvy friend and teachers, I prefer the Millennium Park ice rink.
Walking through the streets of Chicago. The number of people rushing towards the Metra and stations after work? It made Chicago feel oddly enough like New York.
Cloudgate! Or more commonly known as "The Bean." Can you see the cityscape? It was the best I could do with my point-and-shoot.
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