Here we go.

I’ve been waiting for weeks to write this entry and make the first post on my new blog.  While I try to keep “The View From Right Here” current with political, pop culture and breaking news events, I keep my day-to-day interactions and experiences out of it.  This blog, though, will document my transition from the collegiate life to the Big Kid World…using Chicago as my vehicle and my experiences as mile markers. 

I’m hoping to experience as much of the city as I can, and what I learn I will share with you.  Just like I enjoy a good debate on my other blog, I would appreciate feedback on this journal, as well. 

Right now I am sitting on the train, making the slow crawl towards the city.  I keep looking out the window just waiting to see the rising skyline.  It’s chilly this morning, and I didn’t get much sleep last night…chalk it up to a few nerves and some excitement. 

To be honest, though, I feel content.  I’ve been waiting to make a move like this for years, and it’s hard to believe that today is the day.  I don’t know what to expect, and I’ve tried really hard to keep my imagination at bay.  In reality, I don’t need to know what’s coming or what it will be like since I’ll be living it later this afternoon.

Thanks for reading and cheers!