Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 6:41 PM

Hi Everyone

So I keep on writing what some of you now call " The Chicago Chronicles".I apologize to all of you that are fed up to read my " Novels" but I like writing so suck it up.

Today Thursday, November 13Th it's exactly 10:49 AM and I'm at a Internet cafe by the Intercontinental. The outside temperature is about 32 degrees.Winter has come but if it was only that it would be fine...

Indeed, a few days ago it came during the night, it covers the window's frames, the sidewalks, the roofs..2 years that I haven't seen "IT": 2 years I haven't touch that cold and powdered texture.
The snow fell on the night of Monday and I was thrilled to see it.
As I recall it didn't really snow in Orlando..
the fashion has suddenly changed. Everybody is starting to wear their most beautiful coats. Michigan Avenue looks now like a gigantic runway showing off the most prestigious designers in the world. Even the trees are wearing a "blanket" of Christmas lights which gives a real charm to the city.
Something that I've noticed was that right after Halloween the pumpkins were then transform not into coaches but into Christmas trees, and all the departments store already showcase their best collections.
In a couples of days, it's Thanksgiving. The restaurant is closed so I'll be celebrating with Maryline ( from Florida) and Sandrine.We, I believe, are invited by a friend from work, If he still remembers cause it's been 3 days since we saw him... I just hope there will be no turkey for dinner.( I know it's Thanksgiving).

Maryline which I met while working in Orlando, joined us yesterday. She had some little issues with the immigrations but arrive safe and sound after all.It's now time to reorganize our everyday tasks: " Who is going to pay the rent and how much?", " Who is going to buy groceries?", "How do we organize the cleaning of the place?".. Well that is far away from the mess I lived in with my roommates from Orlando!And I really don't miss that at all.

Day by day my mood is improving, I feel more and more enthusiastic. I'm starting to plan a future here in Chicago even though I can get kicked out of the country anytime.but I really see myself living in a big apartment by the lake with a big bed, so big that my whole family can sleep on it.A kitchen that is functional, cause I love to cook!!! A dog and who knows but why not a husband.
Well I have big dreams...

What am I going to do today?? Go see my " friends" at Starbucks? Oh I know!! Spa Day!!! and then shopping!Oh my god I'm so gay...
And then I'll go see a movie there is some really good ones lately. And tonight I'll go to boystown and have a cocktail surrounded by handsome guys not like in Orlando.

Alright for those who wants to reach me here's my phone number: 312 951 7206.
There is a voice mail so don't hesitate to leave a message.
Kiss you all!
XOXO
Regards, Christophe

PS: If you decide to come around here you're welcome at my place!