Walking with my camera

I forgot how much fun it can be to wander around the sidewalks of Chicago neighborhoods every once in awhile. I have been wanting to take some Chicago pictures before I leave the city next month, but have been turned off from doing so due to the overwhelming weather conditions. (A total of 40+ inches of snow thus far since winter started!!!)

Yesterday it was absolutely beautiful outside though. 33 degrees, sunny skies, no wind, and only relative amounts of snow/slush still on the ground from the copious amounts of snowfall we've had lately.

It hit me: this is the perfect opportunity for a spontaneous excursion around my neighborhood! I charged up the battery for my digital camera and headed out around 2:00pm. I was feeling adventurous and creative, the pink and black striped hipster-ish hat on my head a match for my mood. I walked from my apartment down to Belmont and Broadway, turning left on Broadway. I clicked away at Reckless Records, Bamee Thai, Stellas, Friar Tuck, street signs, snowy streets, "L" tracks and the cable cars of trains. Walked and snapped down Clark Street, Sheffield and Wellington, Halsted, side streets, Belmont. 6 years of memories relived as I walked down these streets, my fondness for Chicago reignited.

Sometimes while I photographed something, a pedestrian around me would give me a look as if to say "Why would you possibly want to take a picture of that?!" Or, "There goes another tourist..." But I didn't care.

I ended up walking around for two hours. It was fun.