The Windy City

So....I'm headed to the Windy City this weekend for a little R&R. Why I thought Chicago would be a nice vacation spot this time of year instead of Miami I'll never know. I must be crazy. Actually, to be honest....the price was right. $48 each way for my ticket and a free place to stay. Not so shabby for a long weekend away. My co-worker Maggie is coming with me and we are staying with my friend Michelle and her husband. Nothing too much planned for when we get there. I think Friday afternoon we might try to go to the Shedd Aquarium. I've already been there but Maggie hasn't and I'm never one to turn down seeing marine life. Remember at one point in my life I wanted to be a marine biologist? Well believe it or not, I am still fascinated by the stuff so it should be a good time. And hopefully it won't be as crowded since it's the dead of winter. On Friday night we are going to see the musical Wicked. I've heard nothing but good things about it so I'm pretty excited. It's the story of the witches from the Wizard of Oz. Even our little ol' Alex said he saw it over Christmas and really liked it. I'll be sure to give you my full review when I get back. Anyway, we're leaving today at 6pm and will come back on Monday around 2pm. I gotta tell ya, I'm getting smarter in my old age with my travelling skills. Actually I just know that it takes my body more than a day to recover from drinking these days, hence, not leaving Sunday and instead saving that for a day of rest. Hey even the good Lord did it! I'm hoping to actually see Alex at some point during the weekend too. Right now we are thinking that Saturday night will be our best bet so we'll see. Well, that's all for now. I'll be sure to update you on my trip once I get back. Later!