March 11, 2019: Kid From Chicago

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Sometimes when I fall behind, I go off the beaten path to get back to current.  Sometimes this route less travelled will dip away from Chicago sports for a minute.  And that minute is now.

Born and raised are words that I say a lot when asked where I’m from.  It’s no joke either.  I wasn’t born in some suburb; I didn’t grow up in Schaumburg.  I’ve been in Chicago my whole life, yes, actual city limits.  A good way to tell when somebody says they’re from Chicago is to ask them around where, or by what streets.  It’s not like somebody from outside of Chicago isn’t “IN’, it’s just don’t claim somewhere when you’re really not from there, especially if when the tune changes, and the talk goes to all the violence in Chicago, you flip the script really quick.  I’ve seen it happen.  But real recognize real…

And yes, how did this kid from Chicago end up leaving his hometown?  Where would this kid go, and why?  I never thought I’d ever leave home.  Yes, I left home when I was 21 years old, getting my own apartment, but leaving city limits?!?!  Yeah, it must have been a really good reason for this chicken to fly the coop and head west to LA LA land.  I would be leaving my family, my friends, my sports teams!  Yes, it would be for a good job opportunity, one that I finally got after interviewing for multiple jobs; I still think they just wanted to get rid of me.  So be it, and thank you.  I had the nice gig, which allowed me to leave for the real reason.

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No, it wasn’t for the experience of living somewhere new, although it did turn out to be quite an experience.  No it wasn’t to take a side shot at my acting career, although I do love movies.  No it wasn’t for the beach or the mountains, or even for the upwards career step.  That was all good and well.  No, the real reason I headed west was for some girl.  She must have been some girl…

She was.  When we gave it our first spin in Sweet Home Chicago, it didn’t end well.  Ever since that first crash landing, there were others, but never one that could stack up.  I knew that she could be that one.  I knew I had to find out.  What’s the worst that could happen?  Would I end up turning into some west coast guy after decades in the Chi?  I certainly wouldn’t stray from my teams… If it doesn’t work out, then so be it.  I came, I saw, and I would get to the answer whatever that would be. 

Well, since I’m writing about it, you could take a guess what I found my answer to be.  It wasn’t all fun in the sun, but what relationship worth it really is?  Living out in LA confirmed in my head that these people out here were spoiled big time.  80s and blue skies for months at a time?  Who deserves that?  I didn’t want that.  I wanted the 4 seasons; I wanted the hot and the cold, the good and the bad.  I wanted all those different feelings those seasons bring.  That’s why I got from that girl.  I got the full gamut when I was able to seal the deal.  I wouldn’t trade it for anything.  Tell me more…

  1. MK

    Sweet home Chicago! Yes, it is no longer my home since I have moved out to Iowa as my friends like to say, but I still consider it home because that is where our parents live…and still in our childhood home, too. So it is always nice to come home. All the memories growing up. Still so many traditions held there that my kids now get to experience and remember. And of course, Mom and Dad, now Gram and Gramp. Of course I miss the city…always will. Sweet Home Chicago!!!

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