Friendly in the City

     I am so happy to have been in the city for two days!  When I think about having arrived here yesterday, I feel as if it has been a week.  So much has happened in this short amount of time.  In the span of two days, I have meet and at least tried to memorize close to ninety names,  attempted to learn the public transit system in Chicago and walked over a lot of the city!  Needless to say it has felt like a whirlwind, but I very good one.  
     Yesterday, me and my fellow "Chicago Summer Projector", Danielle,  set off on the journey up to Chicago at 4:30 in the MORNING! It was real rough.  In the plain as soon as we were about to take off, we received news that the flight would be delayed due to bad weather and slow traffic going into Atlanta.  Because of this major set back, we had to quite seriously run to our next flight and only barely made in to the plane on the final boarding call!  After meeting another girl on the plane from project,  landing and getting picked up from the airport we made our way to our new homes for the summer and began the orientation festivities!  Our group was introduced to staff and good ole' Chicago style pizza, which I admittedly did not have to courage to try just yet at that time, and still have not tried.  After having a long day of travel, moving in and adjusting to a whole new environment, I can easily say yesterday was one of the most tired days I have ever been in my life. 
      Today, was  a great day!  I was able to get to know a lot more people and really feel so blessed to be able to spent the summer with such an awesome group of chicks, dudes and staff!  We started the day out with a sweet breakfast.  Just a little side note,  I have been insanely hungry the entire time I have been here.  After filling my stomach,  we had an orientation and bible study.  The Bible study was great and really helped me and I'm sure the group open up a share what things I am struggling with that might hold me back while I am in the City and how I can be made accountable to rely on God to get me past them this summer.  Next was a much enjoyed lunch, followed by scavenger hunting in the City.  It was so nice to be able to see where I will be living and how to get around!  Chicago, well all that I have seen of it, is so beautiful.  Again,  scavenger hunting was followed by dinner with the roomies and two awesome weekend guests!  We walked around Little Italy for about an hour until we finally decided to eat at this great little pizza place where none of us got pizza.  
     Though today has been a great day,  I have been constantly tired from all of the business.  Especially since hanging out with all of my project family, entails staying up late in the lobby shooting some pool! I know this post is pretty informational, but I hope the bigness of God shines through, because only because of Him are we all here in the City.  In Chicago for two days.