Who in the world would go to Chicago for a mini vacation in the dead of winter? People who live in a small city surrounded by snow and blustery wind who want to spend some time in a really big city surrounded by snow and blustery wind.
The elements cease to matter when you are used to them. I guess that's why so many of us who are used to long, snowy, dreary winters have little compassion for those who have been hit hard this winter and can't seem to curb their over-the-top responses.
When you live in a small city, sure there is a lot to do in comparison to those in rural areas and small towns. But it doesn't take long for those options to get fairly humdrum and boring. For instance, some friends of mine want to go out to dinner. It's always a challenge to come up with a great restaurant that we haven't been to 100 times already. Nothing really new comes our way other than new chain restaurants, which I avoid. I like to support the local business owners and restaurateurs.
When it gets to be too much, a road trip to civilization, bright lights, big city is just the ticket. Chicago, here we come. I can't wait to eat my way through it.
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