Happenings and City Sights

I've lived in Chicago now for almost 3 weeks.  I have developed a pretty good routine most days.

1. 6:45am - Loud clanking of dumpsters being emptied wakes me up.
2. 7:15am - growling at the trash man, I get out of bed and make coffee.
3. 7:30am - brisk morning walk with Leo, greeting several of my building-mates in the elevator.
4. 30 minutes before work - hop on my bike, head down to the Dunkin Donuts by work, carefully observing the sales at all the shops along the way and making mental notes for later.
5. 30 minutes after work - walk Leo down to the faux dog park at Lake Shore Drive and let him play with the other doggies.
6. 9pm - turn on the tv to watch something on Tivo, and instantly fall asleep.  (this is in response to the dumpster man that same morning)
7. 12am-6:45am - wake up multiple times to hear the bus announce it's presence, along with many fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances driving by.

Ok, I know this all sounds very sarcastic, and believe me, some of it is annoying, but I really love living here.  I've been a city girl all along and just didn't know it until now!  Here are some pictures taken from the last few weeks.  

The view of Belmont Harbor from my roof

My new bike rack!