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Farewell my good friend Chicago… You will be missed more than you could ever know. I have had an incredible eight years living in your fair Land of Lincoln, and the time has come for me to move on. Thank you for everything you have granted me; personal growth, career growth, home ownership (twice), and above all, the inspiration to fall deeply in love with your heart and soul, the Chicago Loop. Your architectural legacy inspired me to begin to record your urbanity through the viewfinder. You compelled me to grow my talent beginning with my first photoblog in January of 2005, followed by this site in June of 2006. You will be so very missed…
But while I owe so very much to you, all along you have known my secret. You were not alone in my urban love; there has been another… One that has held my attention as far back as I can remember, has always been the source of dreams and fantasies, one who has been a fixation obsession my entire life… I have always shoved that burning desire deep inside, pushed aside for ease of living, affordability, and (so I thought) the quality of life I was looking for. Every time the other one came up, I shoved it to the back burner out of fear of being burned… I have always allowed that fear to hold me back.
Well, in spite of your amazing comforts, I must follow my heart and let go. The time has come for me to finally allow myself to experience a different level of urban living… To fulfill those dreams and fantasies… The time has come for me to move on.
Thank you dear Chicago for all the amazing gifts I have received from you and your inhabitants. I will never forget, you always hold a very special place in my heart… You will be very very missed… Farewell my good friend Chicago, Farewell
Tomorrow… Hello New York, sorry I am late…
Fitting tribute to a city you so clearly loved. Those of us who shared that city with you at the NAP Meetup know how Chicago will miss your enthusiasm. But we all look forward to your views of the Big Apple. I hope to find time to drop down the river for some shooting with you and hope you will consider a slumming trip north to Albany sometime.
Comment by Bob — 20 July, 2007 @ 5:51 am
You’ll be missed here is Chicago! The Loop won’t be the same without its Looper.
I look forward to what you’ll do with 24gotham.com
Best Wishes in NYC!
Comment by wvallen — 20 July, 2007 @ 6:18 am
Thanks for all the wonderful pictures. The day I have been dreading is here - my vicarious Chicago life is headiing to the Big Apple.
Good luck in NYC. I hope it lives up to and surpasses all of your expectations.
Thanks again!
-Jonathan
Comment by jonathan — 20 July, 2007 @ 10:26 am
Thanks all for the comments. As I write this, I am getting ready to head to the airport… You can be sure, I will be back to visit!
Comment by Devyn — 21 July, 2007 @ 5:44 am
i love chicago & new york to death!!
Comment by quikk — 30 August, 2007 @ 3:26 pm