You would think I would've learned by now that trying to plan your life out doesn't really work. I thought hey, I'll go to Chicago for two years and then for sure I'll be ready to leave for Colorado. For sure. There will be no question in my mind. Chicago is nice but there's some really annoying stuff too. Plus, my heart is in Colorado. (This is my voice last year).
Now here I sit, I've been here in Chicago for 15 months now. And. I. Love. it. here. I love who I'm becoming here. I love how diverse and accepting it is. I love all the opportunities to go out and have fun all the time, and a lot of the time it's free. I love my coffee shops and yoga studio. I love the lakefront path. I love the buildings, lake, and architecture. I love my new volleyball team and want to do many more leagues through S3. I love the animal shelter I volunteer at. Even my church isn't so bad most of the time. I'm starting to find my way around here.
Now it's not all rainbows, sunshine, and unicorns. But that's true of wherever you go. Should I consider staying here next year? Even though I'd have to work a part-time job and get even more loans to cover my living expenses? Or do I follow my original dream and go out to Colorado with its most beautiful mountains? Damn you Chicago! Ugh! This wasn't supposed to happen. This was supposed to be the easiest decision ever.
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