New Things and Coming Home

The other day I was about to go for a run, but then decided to go explore the new 606 trail instead. The 606 trail is a new trail on elevated train tracks that were going to be destroyed until they decided to create a park and trail along them instead. I divvy biked down to the east-most end of the trail and then walked and ran half of the trail. It's awesome and I can already tell I'm going to be spending a lot of time there even though it's not exactly close to me.

After exploring half the trail I went and got frozen yogurt and walked around a little of Wicker Park/Bucktown. These are two really cool neighborhoods southwest of where I live. One of the things I love most about Chicago is how there is always something new to explore and discover.

These last few days I have been home in KC. When I got here this time I think I was happier than I have ever been to be home. There's something so great about coming home after being away for so long. I have changed so much since moving to Chicago--all in good ways I think. So it can be weird at times to see Kansas City from the perspective of someone who was raised here but who has also grown and changed significantly. I love getting to catch up with friends and family (only wish I had more time!). I also had a blast going to two Royals games. The energy is insane there now. Everything's different since the postseason run last year. I love it. I've now seen them in four different ballparks--nothing compares with Kauffman.

Summer's been awesome so far and it's only just starting!