I was convinced I had mastered the art of walking on ice back in January. I learned how to land with style, and even broke my tailbone on the day I moved into the apartment I occupy with roomies now. I got a reminder of how “wonderful” it feels this morning when I was going out to walk to my car and I ended up landing on my butt again (kinda funny, I bounced on the stairs like a cartoon), but this time it wasn’t that bad. I’m sore, though. I was more worried about my laptop on the floor, ha ha! I guess I’ll have to ask the landlord to buy salt and get a pair of these.

Damn… And it’s not even November yet. Me has the feeling Winter will be something to remember. My derrière sure will remember.

Can’t sleep… Darn it, darn it! Not this again, please…

*Bea forces herself back to bed while mumbling plein de jurons*

I’m back in Canada and not really feeling the love because it’s cold and they are announcing some really bad weather for today, but this morning when checking my school e-mail I found that the government is switching part of my student loan to a scholarship, meaning I won’t have to pay that amount back when I graduate. I have no idea of why they’re doing it, but works well for me! Now I have to catch up with everything I put aside last week during vaca, but one thing I’m sure of: Things will be different for me from now on… I’m happy!

XxXoOxOXx!

This week has been so much fun. I’ve done nothing but have a good time, spend time around wonderful people, get to meet my friends and enjoy this city. Yesterday we drove all the way to Indiana to meet one of my divorce support groups buddies, she’s adorable! We had dinner at Abuelo’s (delicioso!); it was amazing getting to talk to her in person after almost 2 years of knowing each other online. I’m always afraid people won’t like me that much in real life, but things went really well with Karin.

After dinner, my friend (and host) and I went dancing at a club called 720. That was cool! I’m sure I looked like an idiot because the club scene in Chicago is obviously something I hadn’t seen before. But it was fun, I hadn’t danced with someone who actually knows how to dance in a long time and let me tell you… AWESOME! I ended up pulling a Cinderella and told him I was tired after midnight, but it was definitely a great night out.

Now I have to get ready because we’re going to have lunch with my friend from HS downtown, then another party to attend in the afternoon and then… Then I have to pack because I’m going back to Canada tomorrow (Boohoo!). Oh well, nothing lasts forever, but I’m sure I will be back.

Last night we got together with a very good friend from HS and her husband to go downtown and eat tapas at Café Ibérico. Oh, so good! We had a great time, the food is delicious (as in YUMMY!), the place has a great atmosphere and I hadn’t laughed so much in a while remembering old times. My friend was genuinely happy to see me and it just made me feel good, being around someone who has known me for such a long time, being able to share that with new friends. I felt like I was being ME after a long time.

Anyhoo, after the tapas, we went for a little tour downtown, so I could get to see Chicago at night and I loved it. I just didn’t find it amusing when looking at the Sears Tower. I’m so not going up there, I’m afraid of heights and just looking at the building made my hands sweat, so nuh huh! I really, really like it here. This has been the greatest break I’ve taken in a while. I’m so happy I didn’t think too much about it and now I’m here, not worrying about anything, not stressing about anything, not feeling lonely. I feel like I’ve been recharging my batteries. And what can I say? I think I know what it feels like to be queen for a week. Cool!

Despite a nasty cold that decided to greet me before coming to Chicago, I’m having a wonderful time. I saw my friend from High School and her husband last night, and we already booked two nights this week to have dinner and go dancing, woot! I was so happy to see her after almost 9 years. We laughed so much talking about the old days, it felt wonderful. I’ve been feeling so lonely lately and being here, surrounded by friends, is one of the best things that have happened to me in a while. I don’t even want to think about this weekend when I go back to Canada, but oh well… We can’t have everything.

Plans for today? Have lunch with a friend and his mom and then… I don’t know. A little tour downtown, maybe. I want to take lots of pictures. It’s still cloudy, but at least I can see the sun today. And who cares, this place is beautiful!

OMG! I love it! What a beautiful city. I still have trouble believing I’m actually here. I’m sure I’ll have a pretty exciting week and I’m hoping to take some pics to post on Flickr. Right now I’m pooped after little sleep, a long trip and a city tour. But I know a few people wanted news from Bea, so here it is: I’m OK, I survived, I’m getting spoiled and I’m absolutely happy for having accepted this invitation. More news at 11 (well, not really… but later!).