5/21/2004: Chicago would come first, apparently...

But I can't complain. This is the Chicago I like, all green and sunny blue skies, and none of the gray of winter. I had a comfortable 16-hour flight, was sleepy but the good movies begged my eyes from shutting. The meals were even better and more filling. I have the best apartment in the world, big and spacious, fully furnished, with the most awesome views -- Sears tower and the Chicago river to the left, the majestic architecture of the Merchandise mart infront, and the quiet North LaSalle avenue to the right.