Every time I think about the city my heart aches to be back there. I don't think I've ever felt this way about any place I've lived in before.
It may sound cheesy but Chicago touched my soul and awakened something in me that just made me feel good. I knew it when I was there but I know it even more now. When I walked among the buildings downtown during the work day and walked through the crowds and hustle and bustle on the el, it made me feel alive. On the nice weather days walking from the train to our apartment would invigorate me.
Sure, there were hard times and the hassles of city life but I think the benefits far outweighed the bad.
We want to get back to visit as soon as we can and show Max to our friends and enjoy some of our favorite things again, but I'm afraid I will just get sad that we don't live there anymore. Im afraid I'll never want to leave.
I've never loved a city as much as I loved Chicago. There is something about it that just feels like home to me. I feel like I belonged there. I feel something is missing in my soul not being there.
One thing I love is that Chicagoans have such pride in their city and I felt proud when I was there.
I loved that there was so much to discover, to do, and to be inspired by, yet it still felt small and welcoming and friendly.
I'm not sure where we will end up ultimately, but I know Chicago will always be my favorite place to call home. 💙
"Do you think about me now and then,
Do you think about me now and then... 'cause I'm comin' home again..."
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