This weekend I was pretty much stuck at home because Riot Fest was happening across the street, and I knew if I moved my car, I'd never find another spot when I got home. I pretty much hermited on Saturday, but I had to go to church this morning because the choir was singing, and I also promised Margaret I'd help with Sunday School music since she wasn't going to be there. I had a dilemma.
I could:
a) Take the bus. I live on Division, and my church is a block off of Division, so it wouldn't be too complicated. But I have never taken the bus in the city before, and I am scared to do it by myself for the first time.
b) Cab it. But I hate to spend the money!
c) Walk. It's only 4 miles. I did 8 mile hikes all summer, and this one wouldn't have any elevation gain. :)
I went with C and walked to church, congratulating myself on all the calories I was burning (as I munched on a still-warm blueberry muffin from Letizia's Natural Bakery).
I had lunch with my friend Lisa after church, who ran in her first race last night and was full of helpful advice. When it was time to go home, I was less than excited about walking. I texted Pete, but he was working, so I started walking.
A few blocks down the road, I ran into a couple from church. I knew them through Margaret (and if Margaret thinks someone is cool, they are cool) and I had actually sung with the girl in our little "Lutheran Spice Girls" group. They were standing at the bus stop.
I stopped to chat, and they were taking the bus the same way I was. Veronica said she never took the bus either until she moved to Humboldt Park and was totally sympathetic. They invited me to ride with them, and I accepted.
So I took the bus for the first time, and it was not traumatic! And, as we started talking, we realized we live in the same building! They just moved in about a month ago. They love the neighborhood, and it was so nice to talk to people who had good things to say about Humboldt Park after talking to so many people who think I live in the ghetto.
I am so excited to have new friends in my building! I always want to try out the bars and restaurants in my neighborhood, but didn't know anyone else who lived here. I am seeing lots of brunches in our future...
I could:
a) Take the bus. I live on Division, and my church is a block off of Division, so it wouldn't be too complicated. But I have never taken the bus in the city before, and I am scared to do it by myself for the first time.
b) Cab it. But I hate to spend the money!
c) Walk. It's only 4 miles. I did 8 mile hikes all summer, and this one wouldn't have any elevation gain. :)
I went with C and walked to church, congratulating myself on all the calories I was burning (as I munched on a still-warm blueberry muffin from Letizia's Natural Bakery).
I had lunch with my friend Lisa after church, who ran in her first race last night and was full of helpful advice. When it was time to go home, I was less than excited about walking. I texted Pete, but he was working, so I started walking.
A few blocks down the road, I ran into a couple from church. I knew them through Margaret (and if Margaret thinks someone is cool, they are cool) and I had actually sung with the girl in our little "Lutheran Spice Girls" group. They were standing at the bus stop.
I stopped to chat, and they were taking the bus the same way I was. Veronica said she never took the bus either until she moved to Humboldt Park and was totally sympathetic. They invited me to ride with them, and I accepted.
So I took the bus for the first time, and it was not traumatic! And, as we started talking, we realized we live in the same building! They just moved in about a month ago. They love the neighborhood, and it was so nice to talk to people who had good things to say about Humboldt Park after talking to so many people who think I live in the ghetto.
I am so excited to have new friends in my building! I always want to try out the bars and restaurants in my neighborhood, but didn't know anyone else who lived here. I am seeing lots of brunches in our future...
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