See Ya Later Chicago!
I’ve always felt going home for any extended amount of time is bittersweet. Don’t get me wrong. I am so incredibly excited to be finished with yet another semester and just spend time with my family. But as a student at Loyola, you make a home, and in a sense, you develop a family with your good friends. Today, one of my closest friends who I’ve known since freshman year graduated. I am so excited for her, (and a little envious!), but it only reinforced my own future. While winter break will only last about a month, it is just a preview to the reality that exists after graduation.
I haven’t started packing quite yet, but I have made note of some of the things I will miss over winter break. Coming from a super tiny town, there isn’t much to see or do. The very first thing I will miss is my view! Ok– so its straight across from a brick building, but at an angle its super great!
I will also super miss Ghirardelli! My friends and I always stop in for a free chocolate square and delicious Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate! So delicious!
I will totally miss hitting up Water Tower Place! It’s an all-in-one shopping destination conveniently out of the cold Chicago weather!
I’ll also miss the Water Tower. It’s such an iconic building.
Speaking of iconic, I will definitely miss seeing the John Hancock. I think the Sears, or rather Willis Tower is completely overrated. The simplicity and elegance of the Hancock makes it one of my favorites!
Finally, I will miss my friends! Especially Natalie who has now officially graduated! Congrats!