Hello, everyone. I know none of you knows who I am, so a brief introduction: Exchange blogger usually found on the London Metblog here, home, in Chicago for the holidays (like, until tomorrow). I meant to contribute more over this past couple of weeks, but you know how the holidays are: lots of friends, lots of family, lots of shopping, little time for anything else.

Nor have I done anything particularly interesting in Chicago. So dense has been the ‘visiting people’ schedule, the ‘visiting my city’ schedule has taken a definite hit. Although “Showtunes Night” at Sidetrack was interesting, I really would’ve loved to have gotten to Jilly’s, and while The Saloon remains high on my list, it would’ve been nice to have tried something else for a change.

No one ever does all they intend on a holiday. I suppose that always leaves a reason to come back, even if it’s sometimes disappointing.

Looking out of the window right now, though, watching the snow fall on Christmas day…. It really reminds me of how much I love this part of the world, and how I miss it dreadfully when I’m away. Cliche? Probably. Sentimental? Yep. But, whatever. It’s still pretty damn cool.

Happy Holidays, Chicago.