Do you sometimes think of moving out of Chicago? (Lincoln: hardwood floors, apartment)

[mjtinmemphis]

I've been in Chicago a year and a half and love it. The only time when I want to pack my bags is when there's is a 15 below wind chill factor or when it snows during rush hour. We won't mention ythe traffic on the kennedy or the ike.

With all the negatives. I've never met so many real people. This is still a city where most people can thrive regardless. Beautiful lake front. Tons of culture. The energy is awsome. I don't forsee me packing up and moving anytime soon.

[nJohn]

In terms of moving out due to "I just can't stand it anymore for whatever reason," no. I do want to live and experience other cities (e.g. NYC, Portland, Denver, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Tokyo, London, Paris, Seville) but I never felt bitter towards Chicago or that is wasn't "enough". I have too much invested in this city and I don't understand people that I've encountered, a mixture of those who never ventured outside their neighborhood/suburb/town, and say, "I want to experience something new. Chicago is old." They don't understand that there is a world-class city right in their back yard, literally. Although I guess you can look at this subjectively and say "new" is different for each individual. For me, it's not a measure of how many miles one traveled. It's the experience and knowledge gained. That trumps any world trekker who's been to every city in the world, and yet comes back with a vague memory of what happened since they can't stop, listen, and soak in the environment. They hear about Chicago, visited its tourist attractions, and maybe a few bars but they haven't really experienced the city for what it is. If I ever do leave Chicago for another city, I'll always look fondly at the experiences - the good and the bad.

[grapico]

just the opposite, trying to set it up where I am there about 3-4 months out of the year, which ...would be about optimal

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by grapico

just the opposite, trying to set it up where I am there about 3-4 months out of the year, which ...would be about optimal

What would you do with the place the other months of the year?

[Jesse69]

Originally Posted by Scaredy_Squirrel

I got through 6 pages of this thread before I had to grab 2 Advils.

Has the original poster ever come back into this thread or has it turned into debates among posters? Just curious. If I were to think about writing a post such as the O.P., I'd already have my bags packed and plane ticket purchased for a city I felt more comfortable living in.

By default I live in Chicago because I live in my parent's house which I will inherit and it's rent free. But if I moved out of Chicago I would only miss Culver's, Steak N Shake, Taco Burrito Place [my favorite Mexican restaurant], and cool weather. - That's about the only things I'd miss!

[williepotatoes]

Originally Posted by Jesse69

By default I live in Chicago because I live in my parent's house which I will inherit and it's rent free. But if I moved out of Chicago I would only miss Culver's, Steak N Shake, Taco Burrito Place [my favorite Mexican restaurant], and cool weather. - That's about the only things I'd miss!

Jeez, the city must have really been bad for you since all that you're gonna miss is three cheezy fast food joints. Try eating at a good restaurant, it might make the rest of your stay a little more enjoyable.

[Attrill]

Originally Posted by williepotatoes

Jeez, the city must have really been bad for you since all that you're gonna miss is three cheezy fast food joints. Try eating at a good restaurant, it might make the rest of your stay a little more enjoyable.

No kidding. I've been in Chicago for 17 years and have never even considered eating at any of those places. Even if you're only into fast food joints, those are some pretty poor choices.

[Jax419]

I'm getting the hell out of here as soon as I graduate, I love this city but problems just keep getting worse..the gang violence for one thing and the weather sucks balls for 7 months out of the year

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Tuco

Hasta. More room for us.

You are not going to win. P u t o.

[mp943]

Originally Posted by Jesse69

Do you sometimes think of moving out of Chicago?

Yes, close to everyday. I just cannot comprehend the insanity of anyone wanting to live in a large city. The crime, high cost of living, taking forever to get anywhere...

What is really wearing on me is the morbid weather. I saw so few sunny days during this past winter that I started a tally for the number of consecutive days I'd see with sun. The record was only 4. I've never been affected by weather before, but this winter I started becoming really depressed, resultant from the cloudy weather and struggling with living in Chicagoland.

I'd prefer a place with 300+ sunny days a year, mountains, doesn't take forever and a day to drive across the city, and a cost of living that won't bleed me dry.

But I'm stuck here for right now, so I've been making the best of things by taking in the positive elements of Chicago by visiting the various museums, restaurants, etc.