I've made a decision!!!

I feel confident that I've made a decision! I saw a condo today that I really liked! It was at 2024 South Michigan; I think I can actually afford it, even get the parking! It's decently close to the expressway, and to public transport. There are buses on State and Michigan to get into the loop, and it's only about 5 blocks from the lake.

Decisions, decisions

So I thought I had made up my mind, but as I think about it more, I'm not sure I want to be in Bridgeport. I really want to be closer to the Loop. I almost wish I could move up closer to John, but it's too far north...the traffic throughout the Loop in insane, and I like my sleep. Bridgeport would be good because of the reverse commute, but I love the South Loop's proximity to the lake, museums, and Michigan ave. UGHH!!! Too many decisions.

Condo offer

Well, I think I've made a decision: after I didn't get the place in South Loop, I've looked at other places in South Loop and thought that was where I wanted to be. I think I'm going to put an offer in on the place on Sangamon in Bridgeport. Saturday morning, I'm going to see some more places in the South Loop, but if that doesn't go well, I'm going to put in the offer for Sangamon. I loved that place. I wish it were in the South Loop. But it does include parking, it's huge, and I think even the huge assessment will be okay. I did love that property!!

House hunting sucks

This house hunting thing is very stressful. I finally got into the house in Cal City with Mom, Aunt Lu, and Mary, and they all, of course, loved it. I'm not sure if that's where I want to be. It's sense vs. sensibility. It makes sense for me to stay close to North, but I REALLY, REALLY want to be a Chicagoan. I thought I'd decided on South Loop, but since I didn't get the 2 bedroom on Calumet, maybe I should just head out to Bridgeport. I've always wanted to live in Bridgeport. I think I may be able to get a good deal on the place in Bridgeport. It's not ridiculously far from the L. I think I could still possibly travel if I got that place, because the parking is included, and all the places in the South Loop have parking to be purchased for at least 25K. YIKES! I'd still like to be able to travel for the majority of the summer! Sounds like I may have made my decision.

End of the year part 2

Tomorrow is the last day of finals! Hurray! I can't wait for this year to be over. I found out that I will be teaching anatomy and physics next year. Yikes. I'll be okay, but I'm going to be studying and preparing all summer long. Excited about anatomy, nervous about physics, and bummed that I won't be teaching chemistry. I get to move classrooms and I'll finally get a room with a view. I'm excited about that.

End of the year

Softball has ended. Thank goodness! It was a hellish year. Players not showing up, being late, quitting...I'm happy it's over. I almost don't want to do it again next year, but I am the eternal optimist.
I'm in the throes of a dilemma...I don't know where I want to by a place. Should I buy a house in Cal City and risk not keeping my job there or should I buy a place in the city which is where I've always wanted to be and be totally broke?
School ends on Friday. I can't wait for the summer.

PSAE testing

Today was the first day of PSAE testing. It went well. A boring day, though. Proctoring is no fun. Now, the other CI teachers and I are planning a project for the last 6 weeks. We're going to do a career / college project, but the planning process is a bit overwhelming.

I looked at condos this past weekend. I really enjoyed it. There are a few different places I'm looking. First, I'd like to be in Bridgeport, get Sox tickets, and spend the summer at baseball games. The first condo was in Bridgeport at 35th and Halsted. It was about 800 sq. feet. I loved it; I could watch the fireworks from Sox park from the balcony.
The second that I liked was on Cullerton in the South Loop. It was cool; a little smaller than the first one, but it was within walking distance to Soldier Field and downtown. I didn't see many others I liked. I'd like something a little bigger, but I can't afford it. I'd love to get a two bedroom because I can guarantee that Emily, Jack, Tori, Abby and others will all want to spend the night at some time. I'm sure Em and Tori will want to come at the same time. I just don't know what to do.
Should I buy a house in Cal City and be close to work and have more room? Or should I buy a place in the city but sacrifice my commute and condo size?

Happy Earth Day!