more later.-----
EDIT: If you followed Twitter at all you might have noticed the numerous references to where I was. In retrospect, it appears that every other word tripping out of my mouth was "Chicago". It was a long overdue vacation in a city I love, with friends that I love even more. Suffice it to say, it was hard to leave. Last night sitting in the back of the cab, I was entirely relieved to be back home until I looked over at the skyline. Staring back at me was the sight of a purple and orange Empire State Building. I will not apologize for the eye-roll that followed. Sometimes, New York, you're a little much.
