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    5/2/2007

    First week in Chicago

    Thanks for all those who showed me the place and made my first week in Chicago smooth and fun!
    Thanks in advance to those who I will be able to meet later and share joy together around the city!
     
    Highlights:
     
    View of Michigan Lake by car window. It's gorgeous! I will definitely spend more time there...
     
    Eating blog:
     
    China Town, Cantonese style and Sichuan style. In no means to compare with those of my hometown, but better than no.
    A South East style restaurant near home, not good compared to Bali of Shanghai, but warm and homy service.
    A fine sushi restaurant around Lincoln Park, quoted as best in town by host. Not sure if best, but really very good! Tried white tuna for first time. Heard if you were member customer, they would make you a pair of chopsticks with your name on and save for you in the store.
    Sola on N Lincoln Ave, brunch of new American contemporary for a relaxing Sunday morning. Ordered the French toast with fruits. A bit sweet, well, good taste and fresh feel.
    Cheesecake Factory on Michigan Ave, I love cheese cake! The Godiva chocolate cake is also nice.
    Sayat Nova on E Ohio and Michigan Ave, cozy restaurant for Middle East cuisine.
    & Bai Zhu Egg at home, plain but family :)
     
    Shopping blog:

    Guess pants, casual for spring & summer
    Express shorts and a slim white belt, for Chicago summer
    Coach coin bag
    & ... Victoria Secret...
     
    Office related:
     
    Staffed on a client development work late afternoon of my first day. Worked till Thu. Good to warm up, though a bit tired to handle for the very first week, being in mood of settling down and jet lag.
    It was once a year Community Impact Day on Friday. Volunteer work in the morning and an office wide party in the afternoon. Good chance to meet people in such a large office of ~180 people. Karaok was provided. Another transferee from Shanghai office and I sang a song together to show our love to the city :)
    Starting to enjoy beach time from this week.
     
    My accommodation:
     
    A furnitured corperate apt in downtown. Cozy & nice. 20 mins' bus to office and 15 mins' walk to Michigan Ave.
    Kitchen with everything including oven, though not sure if I would even put it into use in the six months.
    A large seperate closet encouraging me while warning me to watch out my wallet
    Swimming pool and fitness room on the roof, reminding me to watch out my weight
    I've further equipped the place with ice cream, fruits, nuts and wine...
     
    More to come next time,

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    佳蓓 吴wrote:
    You know what, your shopping blog is just the same as what i just bought:
    Guess jeasn and sweater, bags and wallets
    Express shirts
    Coach bag
    & plenty of Victoria secret's & pink...
    I also got a lot of stuff in GAP/American Eagle/Banana Rupulic
    Haha, i need to go there again for Christmas shopping !!!
    June 1
    Wenjingwrote:
    Looks great! Enjoy your time at U.S! Btw, it seems that Bain has such a big office at Chicago...
    May 2
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    YaYa wrote:
    keep it up, gal... will try to visit you early in June or late May... :D
    May 2

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