Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Dear Chicago


Dear Chicago,

I miss you. I love you. You'll always have a special place in my heart.

I miss your free zoo
your great museums
your Thai food
your beautiful skyline
your beach
your summer weather
your good public transit
your Greek food
your diversity

I miss your beauty
your concrete
your old buildings
your story
your parks

Someday, I'll come back to visit. I want to show Calder what a cool city you are. His birth city even. I want him to understand what a special time Jason and I had while we lived there. Don't worry dear Chicago, we'll be back to visit someday.

Love,
Cami

11 comments:

Nicole + Brock said...

I feel the same way. I have been missing it a ton lately.

The Hardy Things in Life said...

So have you left already? And where are you headed?

Jeannie said...

Amen.

Madelyn said...

I have to pinch myself when I close my eyes and remember living there. Just look at that skyline! Incredible! I can't believe I lived there! The past 3.7 years since I moved have been very different landscapes indeed.

Danette said...

I feel the same way. Ryan's been back twice. Me: zero. Someday...

Whitney said...

Well said! I just sent of list of "things to do" and "places to eat" in Chicago to a friend who just went there to visit. My mouth was watering and I had a flood of memories - so fun! Can't wait to go back someday.

Kate said...

I'm already feeling nostalgic about leaving this place. I'm going to miss it. There is no place like Chicago!

Kathy said...

You said that so beautifully. You have the heart of a poet.

Lorraine said...

Chicago. What a unique time in our lives. I miss it too.

Casey and Karen said...

We are enjoying Chicago for you! (doesn't help, does it?) I say you guys make a quick trip before you head out.

I will email you hopefully tonight with some recipes and extra thoughts about meat-free-ness. We had a MAJOR recipe fail tonight.

Amanda P said...

Well Chicago would love to have all of you come back and visit! And the Popes would too! We miss you guys Cami, and other past Hyde Parkers.