I'm in Chicago again to ring in the new year. There have been all sorts of travel mishaps for me and for some of my friends (including one of my hostesses, who finally just arrived from South Dakota!). Luckily there are lots of people who are willing to let me sleep on their couches (even when they are not home).
I had some time to kill yesterday afternoon and found myself getting a haircut. It was much needed - the last one was in September. I called too late to go to my old friend Aime - she's popular and books up fast - so I just did a walk-in some place in Lincoln Square. I love the flippiness of a new haircut - I can never straighten it like this on my own.
Anyways, I want to thank all my friends and readers who visit this space. This year hasn't been my most prolific as a blogger, but you all still keep coming back. Thank you. I love the communities I visit and thank you for letting me be a part of it all. Next year my friend Sharon and I are planning to each do a photo every day. I'll probably be posting many of them here, and always on Flickr.
2009 is feels full of possibility for me. God willing I'll be able to get a job when I graduate grad school in June (if you know of any urban planners looking to hire - I come with good papers!). Hopefully the economy will pick up enough for that. I could be in a very different place (geographically) in six months, and I'm kind of excited for the change and the new beginnings.
Happy new year!
Cute hair, Claire! I hope the best for you in 2009 and am anxious to see where you'll end up (geographically). You know I live vacariously!
Happy New Year! Cheers!
Posted by: blue girl | January 01, 2009 at 10:56 AM
I love the flippiness!!
And... you'll be back here in Chicago for good if I have anything to do about it! :)
Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 01, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Claire, I feel so special being one of the people you stayed with. It was so much fun and I want you to know how much I needed that diversion. I loved your visit!!
Posted by: sharon Hicks-Bartlett | January 02, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Man, soon comes the day when we gather up all of the cool people and take over a small town. You can be the town planner. See? There's a job just waiting for you.
This also means that I will get to see you regularly, which is as it should be. It was so so nice having you in town. I am looking forward to Burns Night. I will work on some fiddle tunes and give my liver a pep talk.
Posted by: Natasha | January 04, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Your hair looks lovely, dear!! So nice to run into you at the salon. My pedicured toes are happy as well. :) And glad we got one dinner in during your visit. More chatting to follow soon...
Happy New Year!! Here's too 2009 full of all the good stuff. :)
Posted by: Mar | January 05, 2009 at 11:39 AM