i want my sweet home chicago....like, now

Ah, the holidays. A time for being home with family. I have been looking forward to a long and restful holiday with my family due to my dear cousin’s wedding and Thanksgiving. Sometimes, the city can beat a young single girl, and all she wants is to be taken care of. I was looking for a whole lot of down time and even more food with the amazing and supportive family of mine.
I am going on Day 8 and GOING CRAZY.

I miss Chicago. I miss my friends. I miss my life. I miss my apartment. I miss authentic Mexican taco joints. I miss Thai food (delivered). I miss cabs. I miss a Starbucks on every corner. And dare I even say it, I miss the CTA (gasps). All of this is normal to me. All part of being the City-Gal I always knew I was supposed to be and the one I have become.

Like I said before, I love my family. They are the most incredible support system and hilarious people. My parents, younger brother and I could be a sitcom of awesome. And in light of recent dramatic events while I have been home (which, no, I do NOT care to mention on here) they continue to astound me with their undying love and affection.

And yet just today, my mom started to drive. me. insane. In the membrane. Because that’s what mom’s do sooner or later, right? Sigh.

More importantly with all of this and all the drama I have sadly found myself in, I realize that the unconditional support I have with my family at home, I have in Chicago, too. For the first time, I can feel that it isn’t just the people who are related to me that I can lean on and I miss them desperately. Sometimes this single girl can feel lonely, can feel like she really is battling this big, bad world all by herself. It’s nice to have that reality check that just really isn’t the case.

So, although I am restless and have one more full day at home con mi familia, I will make the most of it and savor the love and insanity they can dish out. And then I shall return to the big, bad world just a bit stronger and ready to hit the street running and armed with a posse of awesome chicks.

Can’t wait to see you hos (especially Galatea, the Rock of all hos).

Much Love for the City-
ava

PS: I have become obsessed with Duffy. Anyone else? Seriously, diggin what she’s throwin down in that “I HEAR YOU GIRL!” kinda way.

it's all happening

A warm welcome and holla playa to anyone reading this!

Well, here it is. At long last, my little corner of the Internet. For quite some time now, I have found that the events in my life, whether profound or mundane, find a way of playing with my brain. Moments and ideas I find inspiring, challenging, and frustrating are fueling me to FINALLY unleash upon the world my modest but earnest point of view.

It is amazing how often the smallest things I notice during my day-to-day routine will spark me. Something I read, something I see, someone I overheard or talk to, a song I listen to, the weather, or a memory find a way of resonating with me. There is so much to take in around us, so much to feel and be curious about. So that is what I wish to do: play and respond to these resonating inspirations.

These musings. It’s all pretty amusing, isn’t it?

I encourage comments. It will probably make my day. So, have at it, Homeys. Once again, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I hope to hear from your crazy asses soon!

Peace, Love and Awesomeness-
ava