(No) Snow in the Chi

You know you're from Chicago when...

...the weathermen call for a BLIZZARD, everyone panics, leaves work early, causes major traffic jams, panics a little more, prays to the high heavens to save them from this dooming apocalypse - and we get a few inches of snow:(

I was eagerly anticipating the blizzard headed our way a few days ago - and had dreams of tea, blankets, movies, and NO SCHOOL. I was even had dreams of fun adventures of traversing snow mounds in the name of Starbucks.

No such luck. Instead, everyone has to work/drive/live amongst the cold and slushiness that is a Chicago winter. So, while everyone on the east coast is "livin' the dream", I thought I'd pay homage to my cute little home here in the Chi, especially since I am not snowed in there right now:(

A few months ago, the hubs and I moved into a vintage condo overlooking the Chicago River in a complex called Marina City, affectionately referred to by many as "the corncobs".

(Photo taken by my hubby)

You may recognize the lovely round buildings from this amazing album cover (Any Wilco fans out there???):

At first, I was a little skeptical since the buildings are so "vintage", but the history behind them has really grown on me. The buildings were constructed in 1964 and once housed an ice rink, bowling alley and movie theater. Now, they are connected to the House of Blues and the Hotel Sax. Each of the 450 units has a 175 square foot balcony that is just perfect for entertaining in the summer (we've hosted many a wine/game night). So while everyone else is snuggled up at home, I am going to imagine summers on the balcony with this view (since it is currently covered in snow):

(Another photo taken by my hubby from our balcony. He's dreamy.)

Sigh. If I can't stay home, all snuggled up and snowed in, then I need summer to make it's way here ASAP. Do not pass "Go" and do not collect $200.

What are YOU dreaming about this winter???