Good afternoon from the public library

If we had our promised internet connection already, I wouldn’t have had to bike to the library to use theirs…ah, well, it was a very nice ride nonetheless. The weather’s been PERFECT! I can’t believe it… Although, my beloved friend Marcia who lived here for years while attending school, says just wait, the humidity will return soon and last through September.

We’re getting our apartment together, slowly but surely…we’ve painted the bedroom, and the plan is to paint the living room this evening…we’re thinking two tones of greenish on the four walls…
Then all we’ll need before school starts is another desk, and a place in the apartment to put it…

Yesterday, around 5pm, we stopped by the wonderful Irish pub again (so far my favorite!) to have a pint and listen to the live music. Started chatting with a nice Frenchman who is a big fan of Chicago…he’s lived here almost 16 years, and says it’s better than LA because it’s not full of earthquakes and fires.

Biking around the city has been INCREDIBLE!!! There’s such a sense of freedom to riding (even while wearing a helmut) versus driving or commuting on the train or bus. You have complete control, you can go as fast as possible, and it’s an excellent workout…my calves are very sore; a good sign.
Thank you grandpa for the b-day gift that allowed me to buy this amazing Japanese road bike! Thank you thank you thank you! Even though it cost more, it was worth it to get all the safe accessories as well-front and back lights for night riding, helmut, and a very sturdy lock.

I forgot the cord to import all the new pix from my camera…but I’ll send images and a video clip when I can! I can’t wait to show you all our new green vintage couch, and the Java bedroom, and soon, the newly painted other rooms…

Much love,
Quinn