Hello all!
I am back from Chicago! It was a whirlwind trip, and I am about to tell you all about it!
My desire to go to Chicago came back in November at work. I had been under a lot of stress and was actually having a bit of an anxiety attack, I just needed to focus on something else! I had come across a few pictures of different creators taking their picture in The Bean sculpture and had it in my mind that it would be fun to do sometime. So, in that moment I started to look up things to do in Chicago. Thus, the desire began!
It is hard to believe that simple idea months ago actually came to fruition just last week!
I am back from Chicago! It was a whirlwind trip, and I am about to tell you all about it!
My desire to go to Chicago came back in November at work. I had been under a lot of stress and was actually having a bit of an anxiety attack, I just needed to focus on something else! I had come across a few pictures of different creators taking their picture in The Bean sculpture and had it in my mind that it would be fun to do sometime. So, in that moment I started to look up things to do in Chicago. Thus, the desire began!
It is hard to believe that simple idea months ago actually came to fruition just last week!
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It was my first time planning a trip, and let me tell you, it is not for the weak!
It was challenging! Not just the planning but also making sure it went off with little to no hitches! Shockingly though, my mom and I did not really hit any problems! It had to be the smoothest trip to the airport I have ever experience, both coming and going!
Navigating the city was a tad tricky, but we figured it out pretty well! The first day, we headed up to the sky deck in the Willis Tower -the tallest building in Chicago, also formerly known as the Sears Tower! We viewed the city from high above. It was a bit overcast, but it made for some cool pictures!
Inside the tower there was a food court, where we decided to stop and grab something to eat. We ended up at the most unlikely of places: Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken! I personally loved the idea of it, but I did not think my mom would go for it. Surprisingly, she did! We split an egg biscuit with jalapenos, pico de gallo, and cheese and an old fashion donut -which was heavenly! So good in fact, we went back the next day for breakfast! And neither of us are typically crazy about donuts, but this hit different!
It was challenging! Not just the planning but also making sure it went off with little to no hitches! Shockingly though, my mom and I did not really hit any problems! It had to be the smoothest trip to the airport I have ever experience, both coming and going!
Navigating the city was a tad tricky, but we figured it out pretty well! The first day, we headed up to the sky deck in the Willis Tower -the tallest building in Chicago, also formerly known as the Sears Tower! We viewed the city from high above. It was a bit overcast, but it made for some cool pictures!
Inside the tower there was a food court, where we decided to stop and grab something to eat. We ended up at the most unlikely of places: Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken! I personally loved the idea of it, but I did not think my mom would go for it. Surprisingly, she did! We split an egg biscuit with jalapenos, pico de gallo, and cheese and an old fashion donut -which was heavenly! So good in fact, we went back the next day for breakfast! And neither of us are typically crazy about donuts, but this hit different!
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And then we were off to see The Bean!
I can't tell you all how magical it was seeing The Bean! It was more than just a fun, touristy excursion. It felt euphoric! Like I had faced obstacle after obstacle and won! It was a strong sense of pride in myself! I had pushed through my anxieties and faced challenges head on and reached my goal! It was such a surreal experience, I could have stayed there a lot longer.
It was enormous! Which.... duh, right? But its surprising all the same! Lol! We were following Mapquest's direction and getting closer and closer. We began to get to a park like area, but The Bean was not in sight yet. As we continued, I happened to look to my right and about lost it! There! There was The Bean! I could see part of it! And the closer we got, the more impressive it became!
My mom -while a trooper- was not having that same experience, so we took some time to take pictures and then decided to head on our way.
I can't tell you all how magical it was seeing The Bean! It was more than just a fun, touristy excursion. It felt euphoric! Like I had faced obstacle after obstacle and won! It was a strong sense of pride in myself! I had pushed through my anxieties and faced challenges head on and reached my goal! It was such a surreal experience, I could have stayed there a lot longer.
It was enormous! Which.... duh, right? But its surprising all the same! Lol! We were following Mapquest's direction and getting closer and closer. We began to get to a park like area, but The Bean was not in sight yet. As we continued, I happened to look to my right and about lost it! There! There was The Bean! I could see part of it! And the closer we got, the more impressive it became!
My mom -while a trooper- was not having that same experience, so we took some time to take pictures and then decided to head on our way.
It was an eventful afternoon! And by the end of the night, I was EXHAUSTED! We grabbed a quick dinner and then relaxed in our hotel room, watching Friends. Not a bad way to spend the evening!
I fell asleep feeling tired but so proud of myself! I had planned this every step of the way, from the flight to the hotel, to the events of the day! It was a rewarding feeling! Thank you for reading! And stay tuned for part 2!
I fell asleep feeling tired but so proud of myself! I had planned this every step of the way, from the flight to the hotel, to the events of the day! It was a rewarding feeling! Thank you for reading! And stay tuned for part 2!
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