chicago, i missed you so

It's weird and amazing how some things in me only come out when I'm here. It's been a little over 24 hours and it's already been amazing. I hadn't felt like this in almost 3 years. One half my world is more comfortable, more rational, and it completely makes me a better person. The other half is here – a mess, a roller coaster and absolutely intense. I feel like I belong here, but I miss home SO BAD already. It's never been this good, here and there.

chicago, i love you

happy people

"As an African-American, unapologetically I say that if I weren't strapped down to this desk, I'd get out and lead us in a Electric Slide right here in the studio."

- Tavis Smiley, on NBC News [via]



(I couldn't help myself. I had to post this video by the other king of Chicago, Mr. R. Kelly. If you really know Chicago, you know what I mean.)