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  • How I Ended Up Walking the Chicago Marathon

    How I Ended Up Walking the Chicago Marathon

    The Chicago Marathon was last week. I originally just went there to cheer for the crowd, soak in the festival vibe, and enjoy the atmosphere.But guess what? I ended up walking the entire marathon. It was quite an experience,though probably still wouldn’t make the top 20 craziest things I’ve done. At first, I quickly got Read more

  • What a 1000-Piece Puzzle Taught Me

    What a 1000-Piece Puzzle Taught Me

    This week I finished a 1,000-piece Chicago map puzzle. One of the reasons I picked this one was to get familiar with the streets, so I’d be less likely to get lost. These days, we rely so heavily on phones and technology to navigate the city. A traditional map feels like a break from that. Read more