I had another wonderful week in the Chi. Although I have been having a lot of fun, I am not dense to reality or lacking in my priorities. I need a job. Preferably one that involves more than learning the city and praying for people. I need something that can keep me a float and bring in some moolah. Otherwise, I'll be coming home...
I have complete peace and trust that God brought me here and has me here for a reason, so I know He will provide something, I'm just wondering what and when? I'm just SO ready to begin setting up roots and getting planted. God has so faithfully provided for me physically, spiritually, and financially. He has set me up with great community so far, He's given me opportunities to build new friendships, allowed me to find my way around and get acquainted with the area, a place to sleep at night, food in my belly, and the financial means to sustain myself here to where I'm not totally broke yet.
I truly believe that something will come along soon because I know without a doubt I am supposed to be here. I have been on the job hunt like crazy. I seriously have applied for so many jobs...that I can't believe my phone isn't ringing or that my Inbox isn't full. I have been on one interview and it went well, but I'm not sure how it is going to turn out.
I guess God is still preparing something for me and I am just to continue learning and enjoying this time because it's rare and it will fly by, so my friends that's what I'm doing...enjoying...and I am LOVING every minute of it.
This week I had the pleasure of joining Cheeseburgerism. What the heck is Cheeseburgerism you ask? Only one of the coolest, most clever ideas that I have ever heard of. Back in the fall of 2009, Chicago Magazine published the "Top 30 Cheeseburgers" in all of Chicago. Creator of Cheeseburgerism, Jeni, had this brilliant idea to try all of these cheeseburgers as a social event with her friends. Hence, "Cheeseburgerism" was born!
Members of Cheeseburgerism get together every other Tuesday evening to indulge in their love of cheeseburgers by visiting one of the Top 30 restaurants. Where the members end up is determined by the waiter/waitress at the previous burger joint. They are asked to choose a # between 1-30 and that's where we go next.
The first night I attended, I had the pleasure of going to the Prairie Grass Cafe' and enjoying what was voted as THE #1 burger in all of Chicago. It was incredibly tasty, but I'm not sure that it was the #1 burger in all of Chicago? According to the other members of Cheeseburgerism, they agree. It's definitely high on the list, but they all shared that they have had some insanely good burgers at some of the other restaurants on the list.
The #1 Cheeseburger in all of Chicago:
Ground sirloin burger, topped with blue cheese, caramelized, grilled onions, grilled tomato, and two potato wedges. DELICIOUS! I ate EVERY bite. Mainly, because this burger cost $15...and
it didn't even have a bun!!! Can you really classify it a burger, if there is no bun? Just a thought...
Anyways, next time we'll be heading to #6, Naha...can't wait!
<While we're on the subject of food...I went to a Mexican restaurant with some friends after church today. The company was great, but the food...eh, it was different. Everything here is different, even down to what we call it. It was weird not having red salsa and butter on the table with fresh chips. Or when you ask for queso, you get melted grated cheese on a plate....seriously. This happened. I laughed so hard...> random comment
Also this week, I finally got to check out some IMPROV at iO with my new friend, Jessica (from couch surfing). iO is Chicago's BEST Improv Comedy Club. This is where favorites such as; Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Bill Murray got their start. We had a really good time. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt. I love that I have this available. Pretty much every night of the week they have certain comedy troupes who perform weekly and it's only like $5-$7 to get in. TOTALLY worth it. I can't wait to check out Jessica's troupe. They perform at an Irish pub next to the iO called Mullens every Monday night at 8p.m. and it's FREE! Score!
Oh, speaking of Tina Fey...I just love her. I saw Date Night last night and really thought it was cute. Mark Wahlberg was insanely hot in that movie. Wow. And I was pleasantly surprised to see Mark Ruffalo in the movie. I love him!!! I wish he had had more screen time.
I know that I mentioned the weather has been cruddy this weekend, but earlier in the week it was BE-YOU-TI-FUL! My friend Corey and I enjoyed eating outside on the patio at this fun brewery on Division called the Boundary. We sat outside for 4 hours Thursday afternoon enjoying tasty, dark beers and the most amazing Chicken Fajita Pita of my life!!! There are no words to describe how tasty it was. Here I am pre-lobsterness. I got uber sunburned. I really need to invest in some sunscreen...
Last night, Corey and I went to Piece which I've already been to twice in the 2 1/2 weeks I've lived here. I've decided that all we do here in the Windy City is eat, drink, and be merry. And I like it.
Us being silly at Piece:
Well, that's it til next time friends...
Lots of love from the Cold, Wet, Windy City,
Heather :0)
xoxox
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