Chicago Bound

So, it's officially official now. I accepted my offer from SC J0hnson and Matt and I are moving to Chicago after we're both done with grad school. Well, not right after grad school. We plan on traveling this summer -- the location is yet to be determined. We were originally thinking SE Asia, but it's gonna be hot and humid in mid summer. Now we're thinking that we're gonna travel Eastern Europe. That way, it gives Matt a chance to hit up some big cities in Western Europe, then we can go see new things together. We haven't decided on a route yet, but Hungary and Croatia are on the list for sure. Perhaps we'll get as far down as Turkey...who knows!

We're planning to move in August...super exciting. Jen and Aric are there, along with tons of other friends, so we can't wait. We're probably gonna live in the Buckt0wn area. I have to take the train up to Racine, WI so I want to be close to the station. I'll take the train up to Kenosha, then a shuttle van (paid for by SCJ) will take me the rest of the way. I only have to do this commute about 3 days per week. They subsidize a hotel one night per week, so I can crash in Racine for $20. I'll do the full commute Monday and Tuesday, head up Wednesday (stay the night) then commute home on Thursday. I get to work from home EVERY Friday! So, hopefully I'll get some free time back by being able to do laundry and other things while I'm working on Fridays.

Once again, I need to catch up on everyone's blogs. I don't know how all of you moms do it...keep up with life and blogs. Any tips?

Miss you all. Happy holidays!