Alle & Brook in the Chi!

Yes, I Rock Converses in Chi-Town

After catching up with the BF in DC I headed to the Chi to RoK Owt with my travel buddy Brook! Brook and I took an unforgettable vacation to the Philippines in February of this year. When we first met while living in South Korea I knew we would get along great! She's funny, great to talk to, a women of God and not to mention gorgeous! When she told me she was from Chicago, I knew I'd be visiting as soon as I had the opportunity! So when Brook flew in from Asia for a quick visit ::Jet Setting, yeah she's super wavy:: I knew the time had arrived for me to "gooo ...go go go go" lol Only real Common fans would get that one! Anywho, when I flew into the "Windy City" I was surprised because it wasn't windy at all...it was actually very rainy, lol. My first look at the city while driving to the south side was amazing! We stopped for some delicious White Castle and I immediately noticed the cultural and environmental differences from NC to DC and the Chi.

Tuesday night we met up with Sorors and friends to hit up " The House of Blues." Can we say the worlds worst timing?!? I had just missed Joe and a endless list of artist would be performing after my departure )-: But I'm sure I'll have a chance to do it again. We had a few drinks and some good food to satisfy my night life curiosity and headed home. Wednesday we headed downtown to do a little shopping. Ohh how I fell in love at first sight. The city is beautiful and shopping is...stupendous! I couldn't get over it! I was a little bummed because I knew I didn't have much room in my suitcase for added items, but I got a few things :-) The city's own White Sox and Cubs were also playing that day and judging by some long faces on the subway ride back home, I'd say the White Sox won that one. Later that night we hit up karaoke at a Mexican restaurant. The only thing Mexican their was the food because when I tell you Chicago brothers got Swag! Geezz! Like seriously, make a sista wana relocate! lol I had a blast listening to Brook belt out ol' skool jams and showing me how to Chi town step. I felt like I was in the movie "Love Jones" when Darius and Nina went dancin' on the town!

Thursday Brook and the family took me to the Shedd Aquarium but it was ludicrous out there! Apparently, it was free entry that day and all of Chicago decided to go, so instead we headed to the Sears Tower, soon to be renamed Willis Tower! They have awesome technology on the ground floor and great views from the top! I got my family a few souvenirs and headed back down to do a little more shopping. Before we left the city, I was easily persuaded to get some of Chicago's famous Garrett's popcorn! My intentions were to bring some back to the Carolina to share...but...it was that good!! I also had some Harold's chicken and yep that was bangin' too! That night I was to tired to hang out so I packed to fly out the next day to Atlanta and Brook ditched me to catch up with some old friends. Friday morning convo:

Brook: "So guess who I saw last night?"
Me: "Who"
Brook: "Q from day 26"
Me: "SHUT-UP!!" NOTE: if she would have said Common..I would've been done!!!
...and the story goes on to reveal that she even had a short convo with him.....
Me: BUMMED! .....smh...."ohh eemm ggee I knew I should've went" lol

All in all I had a wonderful time in the Chi! I could definitely live there and I'm looking forward to Brooks final return from Asia so I can show her how we do it in the Carolina!

Chk back next week for "Atlanta Escapades" with Ms. Sweet!

BF's In DC

Last month I took a three city tour to visit some close friends whom I missed over the past year while in Asia! I spent about a month home with the family and then I "burned the road up!" As my mom would say. Anywho, my first stop was in DC to visit my beautiful BF K. Edwards ♥. Eddie and I met our first day of college in 2003, we roomed together for 3 years and took our first trip abroad to West Africa in 2007. She's one of those people who you can't help but love. She's genuine, compassionate, and a true sweetheart! I love her like space!

On Saturday we visited the White House! To my surprise everything was very white at the white house! lol...well what I mean is...umm...well.... I'll just let the picture do the talking......

"Ohh Emm Gee"!!! -Yes, that's what I said LOL! It seems that a few US Citizens felt that protesting foreign oil in the nude would get their point across! IDK about everyone else but I was certainly... enlightened! I was in shock and ...well....disbelief! lmbo

Later we stopped and had rocket pop-sickles which turned our mouths blue, lol. We were embarrassed because we thought people would think we were crack heads! We played pocketbook chess and got harassed by a crazy squirrel who grilled us like we were under HIS tree! We grabbed a quick bite to eat and hurried to Maryland to attend the Miss Gambia pageant. Eddie is Miss. District of Colombia. She loves pageants so it was no surprise that she volunteered to judge the event! Sunday morning we met up with Miss AKA herself A. Harris and had brunch at Jaspers! The food is pretty good but the prices are ridiculous! Sunday was also game 5 of the NBA finals so we met up with some friends at Sideline, a local sports bar. Needless to say what team I was rooting for......I'll simply say....I'm in love with D. Howard's arms! hehe ♥ Monday was laxed, I watched Sex and The City all-day-long and ate Jamaican food. Packed and headed to Chicago on Tuesday morning! It was great catching up with my BF, can't wait to do it again!