Who knew Chicago would be so live...
Day 165
You ever think in your life that you should have a soundtrack like a Hollywood movie? Like when the lead character is walking down the street and some cool and catchy song is summing up the scene. Waking up on a Sunday morning two blocks from Wrigley I have a tune in my head.
Remember the song in Slumdog Millionaire "Paper Planes?" The gal from MIA singing the catchy phrases and you can't help but bob your head with a rhytmic swagger.
"Sometime I been sitting on trains. Every stop I get 'till I'm clocking my game.Everyone's a winner we're making our fame. Bonaifide hustler making my name."
My boys are working on a 10 game winning streak and with a confident swagger walking into stadium bars across from Wrigley and seeing the repeated highlights, I like what I see. Not on top of the division but all of the baseball world is looking to see what got into these guys. Rockin the purple and grey I have a permanent smirk.
Walking into Wrigley with $15 standing room only tickets and getting $200 worth of tickets from a fan who gave my friend Nick and I seats 12 rows up from the field near homeplate...for free. Paying more for the Old Style then the tickets...
Seeing what I thought I would never see, another teams fans take over Wrigley. How many cities had I seen Cubs fans take over opposing stadiums and here I would be watching Twins fans dominate the friendly confines.
Like a blur with moments of clarity and chaos thrown in, the days in Chicago have been as live as I could have ever thought.
Who knew Chicago would be so live...
The food and the drink and vibe is all pretty incredible. Depending on where you go, you can get lost in any direction you'd like.
Nobody should ever go hungry in this city.
So much to do so little time. Where to get lost now?
Enjoy yourself!
Julia
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How long were you in Chicago and when did you get there? Cuz I'll be really ticked if I missed you. :) Who knew there'd be more Twins fans...that really surprises me. And where'd you have pizza? That looks like Gino's East to me, but then again, all delicious Chicago-style deep dish looks the same. Hope you enjoyed Chicago. I've only been back in San Diego for 25 hours, and I already wish I was back home.
Jen
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Getting seats for free? Always lovely. Glad Wrigley didn't collapse while you were there, I've heard stories from Jeff. Eleven games, baby!!! Sport that Rockies gear proudly!!
Emily
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Wow, that pizza looks absolutely incredible. Now I am so craving pizza!! Haha, that is sooo cool that you got all those tickets. That's just amazing. And an 11-game winning streak? You must be having so much fun :)
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And a Milton Bradley guffaw to boot! LIFE IS WONDERFUL!
--Jeff
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Julia- Consider it done : )
Jen- Got to Chicago Fri early afternoon and leaving Monday night.
Emily- Its actually a very cool historic stadium and should be visited by all.
Kaybee- Life is good : )
Jeff- Can't believe how much that guy is hated here. ouch
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Holy crap. That pizza is huge. WOW.
Glad you're having fun. This winning streak has made me even more jealous of your ability to follow the Rockies. But hey, I got to watch one of the Seattle games, at least.
Have fun!
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My dad went to college in Chicago (Northwestern), and he always raves about this pizza place... I forget the name. I absolutely loved Slumdog Millionaire, and I love that song. There was actually a 'Family Guy' episode where Peter gets three wishes from a genie and he wishes for theme music (don't know if you watch it). Glad you had great seats! I'm dying to go!
Elizabeth
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Do not let those NY bullies fool you.
Chicago deep dish is heaven sent. Not just for the thickness, but for the hearty sauce and cheese.
Be sure to have an original Vienna Beef Chicago hot dog with the celery salt before you leave Chi-town.
You are right in the middle of the city's north-south feud.
But you got an Old Style, which is a Chicago classic.
I envy your trip more every blog.
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