a successful day in chicago

Since my job search is a bust (the lady at the temp agency said that no one is hiring due to the state of the economy...awesome), I decided to go downtown today. We have two trains close by: the EL Train (there was a murder at our station not too long ago...I have been told to never step foot near it) and the Metra (a safe, air-conditioned ride). Just so you can get a visual of this lovely place...here is our station:

I decided to walk the Magnificent Mile. Let me just say, the name speaks for itself. Not only is this famous mile-long strip filled with delectable stores like Neiman Marcus, Prada, and Louis Vuitton, but also with an appetizing array of stores that a poor newlywed student (me) can enjoy...specifically a HUGE Nordstrom Rack and the infamous H&M.

Here is the Chicago Tribune building...which is built in the gothic style?? Look close and you'll see fleur-de-lys under each window. Love the detailed architecture!

ah! sancutary...when I live in Provo, sometimes I just go to Nordstrom not to buy or even look, but just to be in it because it feels familiar. I happened to be raised by a loyal Nordstrom lover (my mama).

Last but not least, I took a walk in Millennium Park. This is called "The Bean." Pretty famous apparently...and we do live in the Windy City, so naturally my hair looks fabulous. This also made me laugh: Millennium Park was built to commemorate..obviously..the Millennium, but it wasn't finished or unveiled until 2004. Nice timing...