Chicago

Hey all. Here I am getting on the plane for Chicago! Wouldnt you know it that my colleague was successful in getting upgraded to business class and I was stuck in cattle class (economy! lol). Her brotherinlaw, the flight attendant, apologised to me, but said he only had one vacant, so was understandable. He kept bringing me packages of toiletries, designer PJs and stuff from first class to make up for it, and I also had access to the extra seat next to me where my friend was gonna sit, so OK overall. Didnt sleep much though, prob only one hour on whole flight as was too anxious that I might wake to find myself resting my head on the shoulder of the young guy next to me! lol Kept myself occupied by watching numerous TV documentaries, travel shows and comedies. So after not getting to sleep, we had to have an early night and managed to overcome our jetlag by today. Phew. Before going to bed early, however, we (my friend and I) were taken out to dinner by our previous CEO as he is attending same conference. He took us to the local pub which he recommended. Am glad he did, cause we were extremely excited to see Oprah Winfrey eating there! Amazing, considering how much I have ranted about us wanting to get tickets to her show while here. We are still trying! lol

The conference Im here for doesnt start until tomorrow, so we spent all of today shopping and getting our feet very sore. Chicago weather is mild so far, although we did land in a storm! lol. A beautiful city with heaps of things to do and see. Its just the beginning, We are here for a whole week. Will try and keep you posted here if there is anything interesting happening my end.