Some of my Chi-town peeps! Missing some friends because I often forget to bring my camera and/or take photos… oops!
Moving isn’t easy. As much as I enjoy a change of pace and a new adventure, I’ve never enjoyed the logistical aspects of moving. Despise may be the more accurate word. There’s all the little things, like finding an apartment and the fastest route to work (still working on both of those items). But there’s also the task of creating a social life and making new friends. Having previously experienced the travails of moving to a new city where I didn’t know anyone, I basically resigned myself to the fact that I would have a lot of bored and lonely days, especially early on. Perhaps I’m a bit older and wiser (or perhaps older and more tired), but the thought of being on my own for a while and having a few chill nights at home didn’t seem like such a bad thing this time around. I think my raging case of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), exacerbated by the frenetic NYC lifestyle, is finally beginning to subside! So I was completely at peace with the idea of a few nights spent watching TV in my PJs. But the reality is, I have’t even had a chance to be on my own because I’ve already made so many new friends! Continue reading →
Tags: Chicago, friends, Life, making new friends, moving, networking
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