My last guest blogger is Emmy from Emmy Mom. I love Emmy's blog, and her stories of her three babes and all the cool DIY projects she does (that I would gladly pay her to do for me, because I am NOT crafty). She's also a fantastic photographer and if she still lived here in Chicago she would have my business. But sadly, she's moved away...but she misses us greatly....
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Sometimes you read a blog for a while only to one day discover something that you totally missed. This happened to me with Lisa's blog. And what did I miss? The fact that Lisa lives in Illinois- and not only in Illinois but in the Chicago area. My love for her immediately grew- as this is where I grew up and we all know Chicago is the best!
What you didn't know that? Well I will have to educate you as to why.
First Chicago is right in the middle of everything. (Not on the east coast like some kid my freshmen year of college tried to tell me) No one wants to be left out and on their own- we all like being in the middle of things- so score one for Chicago.
Second- Chicago weather has it all. Who wants California's constant sunshine? Who wants the mild temperatures of the upper west? Who wants the humidity of the deep south? Chicago has it all. The bone biting cold with negative 4o degree windchill, the scorching summer sun turning your grass a nice shade of brown. The sweet moist air that makes those bathroom hand dryers seem inoperable- as you can stand there all day and your hands will still be wet. I mean seriously- who wouldn't want all of that? And if you don't like the weather- well just wait five minutes as it changes that quickly in Chicago.
Third- Professional Sports- not only does Chicago have pro-football and pro-basketball teams, but we have TWO pro-baseball teams. So not only do you have your rivals from other states (i.e. Cheese-heads)- but you can totally hate your neighbor if they like the wrong team.
Fourth- Our accent-- we have none. Did you know that most TV newscasters nation wide speak with a Midwest accent- or lack there of. That southern drawl, that unforgettable Jersey tone, the California valley girl--who wants it. Go for absolutely plain and normal.
Fifth- Amazing politicians. Aside from one very prominent politician from Illinois (hint- state is called the Land of Lincoln). Illinois has produced so many stellar politicians. Including the SIX former governors who have been convicted of crimes-- technically two were acquitted. Oh and don't forget about all of the elections that have been won by dead people voting in Chicago! See aren't politicians from Illinois awesome!
Who wouldn't want to live in Illinois!?! Maybe I should give up my California sunshine and move back home.
Nah- I'll let Lisa keep it.
Disclaimer: This was written in fun- as Chicago is actually one of my all time favorite cities. And I really do love that Lisa is from there.
