Seriously.

I feel as if I am in another world. Chicago is the best home I have ever chose.

I can’t believe i did it….

About 4 days ago, I came out to chicago with $100, a camera bag, a duffel bag of clothes, and a few connections.

I have completed the following in 4 days:

Moved into a VERY sweet apartment in Lakeview with Taylor Castle from Brooks. (video coming soon)

Caught up with friends I have been meaning to actually meet in person for nearly 10 years.

Helping to build a studio next to the Congress theatre in Bucktown.

Got a job backbacking and already worked one day so far. Made twice the amount i came out with that night.

99.9% sure I will be working for calumet full time in the next week or 2.

Have 3 assisting gigs this month, all paying my day rate multiple days in a row.

Working on a gig that is going to be the biggest shoot I have ever done (anywhere from 20k to 150k)

All in 4 days. I love it here. Though I still am living with 3 days of clothes, my laptop and a camera, I am ok with that. Soon enough I will be heading back to Toledo to pick the rest up.

Chicago is amazing. Its gorgeous, the food is amazing (and fattening), people are very nice, talkative, yet extremely impatient drivers. (never ever ever driving in this town. EVER) I feel at home, even when dealing with the cold.

There is still much to do and many hurtles to jump BUT I am happy, excited, and looking forward to what is to come.

If any of you are in chicago, come see me. I would love to catch up.