New City

I just got back from spending a few days back in Chicago and I'm ready to share a quick post on my initial comparisons of Chicago and St. Louis.

St. Louisans seem to grow up faster.  Luckily, Mike & I look young since so many St. Louisans our age are at a different stage in their lives.  In Chicago we fit right in with our peers.

Oh how I miss the liberal bubble of Chicago.  I went to my favorite gym class Wednesday morning before I left town and we all celebrated the Doug Jones Alabama win together, including our instructor on the microphone.  That would not happen in St. Louis.  

I do not miss traffic.  I do not miss it at all.  

I do miss the bus.  I still need to learn St. Louis public transportation options.  Yes, Mike & I plan to use it.  

I MISS STANLEY'S!  Stanley's, come to St. Louis please.  I purchase a bag of groceries every time on my way out of town.  Yes.  For a 5 hour drive.

I left Chicago today when it was 30 degrees.  I got to St. Louis and it was 60.  60!  I felt like I was in a completely different season.  No snow on the ground, a, dare I say, warm breeze.  Amazing!

I'm on the fence about the hustle and bustle.  I enjoy it in a way...