When I woke up yesterday morning, I was anxious and excited for my day ahead. We packed up our ridiculously heavy bags, prayed one last time together, said our goodbyes, and packed the car for the airport. The ride to the airport was surreal because we were all talking and I'm pretty sure one one realized we were actually leaving. When we arrived at the airport, we had our first adventure right on the curb of transferring stuff into different bags just to pass the weight limit. Then we go through security and the guy checking IDs tells me I look like I'm up to something and proceeds to tell myself, MC, and Molly that we all look like trouble makers. We finally get to the gate where we wait for an hour or so but then as we were lining up the board, I get pulled aside for a random check from TSA. Needless to say it was quite the adventure before we even got on the plane. Luckily the plane ride was short and before we knew it, we landed in Chicago. We were 20 mins early and baggage claim didn't lose any of the 12 bags we had. Father Tom then picked us up and we drove to our new home passing many divers areas, a few white castles, and a lot of history according to Father Tom. We arrived at the house and ran into our new home. The house is so cute and very roomy for 4 people but the train tracks are our neighbor to the right of our house. (We have already experienced the shaking of the house and the floor as they go by.) The night was spent relaxing, driving the mini van, and watching The Princess Bride as a community. The house is so adorable and I am so happy to be here. I love my roommate and am excited for this adventure.
Today we got up and went to all our sites where we will be working this year. First was my site which is Catholic Charities, it took about 20 mins to get there and the office is located in the eastern part of the city and is on the street corner. We went in and met my boss Ms. Cole who was very nice and gave us a tour of the office area. I have a nice little cubical and I am excited to get started. Next we went to St. Margaret of Scotland which is where Molly is going to be computer teacher. The school was very nice and it looks like shes gonna have a great time. Then we went to St. Rita, an all boys high school where Griffin will be working as a Campus Minister. Last was St. John Fisher Elementary School where Mary Catherine will be a pre-K assistant. We will be starting work tomorrow so we will all be pooped by the end of the day I'm sure.
Fun Chicago Fact: People like to cut you off /pass you on the right when you are stopped at a stop sign or Red light.
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