I saw a friend from SF / work today after a year or so, and it was really nice to catch up. We went to a cute cafe in the Loop where we had great French sandwiches in a beautiful old building (I meant to take pictures when I went to the bathroom but I forgot my phone) followed by a French biscuit (not as good as Southern biscuits). I definitely enjoyed catching up with her, and we talked about how much we love Chicago. I still don't know if I could ever live here because of winter, but it's a beautiful, beautiful city. There's gorgeous old buildings with amazing detail and architecture, and then super-industrial bridges. It's a very cool juxtaposition (again, no pictures but I promise to take some soon).
I also caught up with my dear friend shopping. I went into the Macy's since it was on the way back to the L station (no, really, you enter the L station through the store). The Macy's in SF has been my favorite Macy's (maybe even favorite department store) because it's huge, has amazing food (yes, I choose my shopping based on what food is around), and has a ton of great brands and watches. Sadly, I have moved on to a new favorite Macy's -- this one in the Loop. It carries all the same stuff as the SF store, but also has true designer clothes like Jean Paul Gaultier (not that I'm in the market for that any time soon) AND it has amazing architecture. The make-up section has a ceiling with a brilliant blue tile mosaic, the first floor has huge pillars with elaborate, curlicue molding, and the outside is the old Marshall Fields building and still has the original design and store sign. Again, I will take pictures next time. Or if you come to Chicago, I'll take you to see it in person :)
I know it's not the most exciting business school adventure, but it's a start. I definitely hope to explore more of Chicago as the weather warms up (with a camera in hand).
I also caught up with my dear friend shopping. I went into the Macy's since it was on the way back to the L station (no, really, you enter the L station through the store). The Macy's in SF has been my favorite Macy's (maybe even favorite department store) because it's huge, has amazing food (yes, I choose my shopping based on what food is around), and has a ton of great brands and watches. Sadly, I have moved on to a new favorite Macy's -- this one in the Loop. It carries all the same stuff as the SF store, but also has true designer clothes like Jean Paul Gaultier (not that I'm in the market for that any time soon) AND it has amazing architecture. The make-up section has a ceiling with a brilliant blue tile mosaic, the first floor has huge pillars with elaborate, curlicue molding, and the outside is the old Marshall Fields building and still has the original design and store sign. Again, I will take pictures next time. Or if you come to Chicago, I'll take you to see it in person :)
I know it's not the most exciting business school adventure, but it's a start. I definitely hope to explore more of Chicago as the weather warms up (with a camera in hand).
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