weeks 1 & 2

week 1:

after our eventful flight out, we got to spend a little time feeling like squatters as we lived out of suitcases. our stuff wasn't scheduled to be delivered until the following Wednesday, so Rob and I hit the gym on Saturday morning in efforts to get into some sort of rhythm. our little gym has awesome Fly Yoga classes, so I anticipate we'll become regulars in no time. our first big night out as Chicagoans followed after, with awesome burgers (and tots!!) at Cortland's Garage (I highly recommend the Cortland Street) and the Burwood Tap for an all-you-can-handle wristband event.

the next week was a blur of cardboard and delivery people. its unreal how long it takes to unpack and organize and feel settled. I'm still working on it.

since he worked a lot that week, Rob was off early on Friday, so we took advantage of the opportunity to check out Toro Sushi, a highly-recommended sushi joint where the wait is long and the rolls worth it. its a BYOB place (so many around here - love.) and we showed up right when they opened up for dinner and were seated right away. SO. GOOD. for my own future reference: we tried the MJ, yellow submarine, park west, crazy horse, spicy salmon, and kamikaze rolls...amazing.

week 2:

the next weekend kicked of Restaurant Week, for which we had f.i.v.e. different reservations (to be detailed in a separate post). workouts were a bit fewer and further between during the week, but our tastebuds were beyond satisfied. since the restaurants offered prix fixe menus, our wallets weren't too irritated either! we got to try some awesome restaurants that're typically out of our price range, which was really fun.

Rob worked from home on Friday, so we rented a car for a quick n' snowy 4-hour adventure to IKEA for some 'storage solutions'. our little place is starting to come together, though I won't be posting any pics until I'm happier with the progress.

this week, I'm planning to go out and get lost in our own little part of the city. you'll be shocked to learn that I've been a bit...fixated...on getting settled and feeling like we're ready for company (our first guests arrive on Friday - yaaaay!), so I'm hoping to get out and a bout a bit more...

real

I booked a one-way flight for myself and KaliLou last night. Thursday, February 9th is the official date of the big ol' move. Eeeeek.

My to-do list between now and then is a mile long. I may post it somewhere eventually to look back upon one day, but just know that it's boring and tedious stuff. It's mostly stuff that I hadn't actually even considered: buying a cover for my car? closing out my local safe deposit box? Blech. These things're actually no big deal in the grand scheme of things, really. The list just seems to get irritatingly longer every day.

In other news: Chicago got its first big snowstorm this week! Rob missed it while he's in Omaha for training, but it sure looks pretty in pics on other blogs from the comfort of my warm and cozy office:

not my pic, but I can't remember where I borrowed it from...sowwy.

I ordered some kick-the-shit-outta-the-snow boots last night too...legit gear is SO much of the battle. Function over fashion is quickly becoming my new mantra.

(PS: where the HELL is my funny, lately?! boring posts, be gone!)