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1 month ago
I forgot this was even on my list until right now! And guess what? I am living in Chicago! Wow. I guess I can accomplish goals when I put my mind to it. I am proud of myself!
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How to move to Chicago
It made me
Lovely
 "Best Decision I have made so far."
How I did it: I found a college and applied. I was accepted so I got things in order at home. Put some finances together. Sold a lot of things and put the rest at my parents home. Gave my car away because there was public transportation available. Bought a bunch of winter clothing. Then I moved to Chicago. Lessons & tips: Craigslist is an amazing site to use for apartments. Also, ask people about neighborhoods and public transportation. It is good to live near public transportation. I suggest having roommates and not having a car. That's just my preference. Resources: www.craigslist.com
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Untitled
2 months ago
I am madly in love with Chicago. I’m planning on applying to Depaul and I am praying crosses fingers that I am accepted.
The day I get accepted will be the happiest day I have ever had.
Chicago...
3 months ago
To start a new exciting life outside of this narrow minded, boring, dead-end town, but visit for Christmas and Thanksgiving of course.
Can't wait to go!
4 months ago
I’ve been planning to move to Chicago since I was 15 (I’m 17 now), and I am planning the move for March 2010. I’ve lived in a pretty small town in West Virginia my whole life so this will be a huge move for me. Two of my friends who already live in Chicago are going to be my room mates. Basically, Now I’m just working on saving more money and I can’t wait to move. I’ll let you all know how it went afterward. :)
on my way
4 months ago
i’va had this goal for some time now, but now i know that i really am going to move there. I live in a small town in kansas and i’ve always wanted to live in a big city. After living in San Antonio for two months, it made it more clear to me, i need to really start preparing for this so i won’t spend the rest of my life in kansas. I’m setting a date for january but may have to move that up so i can save more money. I’m scared and excited at the same time but i know that i need to do this for myself. I am already saving money.
It sounds like a long time...
5 months ago
It sounds like a long time but it’s my goal to have moved to Chicago in 10 years time… that way I finish college, do uni and have a year of two fully qualified in the UK before I move…. :)
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7 months ago
I’ve been talking to my friend Whitney (who lived in Chicago for two years) about neighborhoods and I’ve been researching apartments. Its soooo expensive! I pay $560 for my VERY SPACIOUS 1bd apartment here in Des Moines, but it looks like I’ll be paying about 800-100 for what I’d like in Chicago!
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8 months ago
Somehow…I am in love with this city. It is enchanting. You feel steeped in the past, but the rush of the present (and the L train!) is there. It is beautiful…I just want to go NOW!!!!!
