(2009-08-17) Random Thoughts Moving From Nyc To Chicago

Just some random bits before Moving To Chicago....

What will I miss?

• Pedestrian-driven, high-density/high-energy environment. Being able to sit on the bench outside the building and watch people go by. Every errand has street-theatre.

• Being able to walk down the block and work in StarBucks for hours. Or take the kids for an ice cream cone.

• If the Astor Place Barnes And Noble hadn't closed, I would really miss that. I'll miss the free-same-day delivery service.

• Geek-density for grabbing coffee/drinks, going to events, etc. without having an hour trip home afterwards.

What won't I miss?

• Paying for Private School.

• Paying maintenance.

I wish I'd had time to do some last-change-before-you-leave stuff

• typical tourist stuff that locals never do: top of Empire State Building for The Boys

• take The Boys to Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit at the Guggen Heim

• go to Brooklyn Ny to SuperheroSupplies and the remaining Miracle Grill for Catfish Taco.

Thank FSM that Jihi's relocation package covers movers who pack. Because if I had to pack up all this stuff I'd snap.

Tight deadlines keep you from thinking. In cases like this, that's a good thing.