I was fortunate enough to be able to go home for a few days, before I start work. I flew into O’Hare early Wednesday morning; it was the smoothest landing I think I have ever had. I wasn’t sure we were on the ground yet…
It was slightly complicated finding my way home from the airport, but I like alternative transportation. I took the bus to Evanston and spent some time with Clara, and eventually took the train to Lake Forest, from which my Dad gave me a ride to Deerfield. I followed that up with a bike ride back to Evanston with John.
These trips tend to be a fun mix of hanging out with all sorts of people. I didn’t quite get to see all of my friends, but many of them. And I spent a lot of time with my family; Anna almost burned me on a Saturday morning bike ride, next time I might not be able to add that “almost”! And of course, Clara; we went on a fancy little date in Chicago, though the centerpiece, a concert at Millenium Park, was somewhat of a bust.
No pictures, unfortunately, even though I brought both my point-and-shoot and my DSLR. Next time I’ll get some. For now, I am focused on starting my job. Tomorrow, early afternoon, I have orientation, over the phone with Pacific Northwest National Lab. I am a little nervous, but very excited.
