As I wake up once again in the windy city, I began to realize I was waking up later and later. I have a feeling it’s most likely due to the longer walks I was taking just to explore the city, which I never do often enough in Seattle. …

Finally, a good night’s sleep in a bed! Waking up fully refreshed, I looked to see what I might do today. Unfortunately, seeing as I overslept, I decided to grab something closer to lunch instead of breakfast. People have been mentioning that I have to try Giordano’s at least once…

As I wake up from a rough, sleepless night on the couch in the living room, I realize that I’m still stuck in the anxious reality of losing my bedroom key. I shake myself awake and immediately grab a Lyft to the bar from last night, but to no avail…

This is only technically half a day, but it is definitely going to be one of the most memorable days ever! I left Springfield sometime around 12pm and arrived at O’Hare airport at 2pm. The flight itself was pretty straightforward and quick, and reminded me of flights from Seattle to…

The final day I’ll be able to spend here… let’s make it last! Today, I decided to have a little bit of a late start so I could save up some stomach space to try the famous Lambert’s Cafe, known for throwing bread rolls at you! On the way there…

For the record: This day is going to have a lot of details omitted, mainly to keep personal details out. I’ll always put a similar disclaimer if needed — and it’s typically needed if I spend an entire day with someone, which usually means a lot of the time is…

A new day, a new beginning! I decided to head straight to the square and eat breakfast somewhere near the history museum, so I decided to follow one of the Ernie Bigg’s bartender suggestions and head to RISE Breakfast Cafe.

Blistering cold winds blew once again in the infamous windy city. As I wake up, still groggy from readjusting to the anxiety of accidentally losing my key and having to pay for a locksmith to cut down a simple lock to enter the bedroom of my Airbnb, I go about…

A bright sun shines on my sleepy face as I leave the small airport. Instantly, I get hit by a cold breeze blowing from the plains. “This is truly how the Midwest feels during the winter, doesn’t it?” …