Molly

My husband and I have recently been discussing when and if we should move out of the city - we have 2 young boys and we are starting to have that inevitable conversation about moving to "the burbs".  I never thought I would be one of those people - in fact, I never intended to stay in Chicago as long as I have.  I grew up in Wisconsin (actually, I grew up in Rockford, IL and spent summers in Wisconsin, but for some reason, Wisconsin has always felt like "home").  We moved to Wisconsin year-round when I was in junior high, and my brother, sister, and I were ecstatic.  I love Wisconsin - I love the small towns where I grew up, I love the lakes, I love Friday Fish Frys and the friendly people.  I went to college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and I can't think of a better place to have spent those 4 years.

So why am I in Chicago?  I moved here for graduate school and intended to stay for 2 years, get my masters, get a job, and get the heck out of the city.  What ended up happening is that I met my husband, started my career, and now am raising a family not far from downtown.  I was shocked to realize the other day that I have actually lived in Chicago longer than anywhere else - so why do I still insist that I am a "Wisconsin girl"?  I guess it's because my summers spent growing up in Wisconsin give me the happiest memories - experiences that have really shaped who I am.  Experiences that I want my kids to have.  Luckily, we visit their grandparents often and they are able to share in some of their mom's bliss. 

I have surprised myself in Chicago, and if and when we leave, I will miss it.  But there's something to be said about going "home".  I wonder if my Chicago-born and raised husband will ever be able to call Wisconsin "home"?  For now, we're happy to have the best of both worlds.            

Day 1

This is your first Bridge blog assignment. Usually, you all will be responsible for coming up with the blog questions. However, since we are all new to this experience, I will provide today's question. Ryan and I will both answer the question to provide some examples for you.

Your first blog assignment is to attempt to let us know, as much as possible, WHO YOU ARE. Try to go beyond telling us all of the short answer information (you know, the stuff we could see on Facebook): age, favorite movie, and what you like to eat. Stay away from giving us a list of biographical information. Each day you'll be writing fully developed thoughts on this blog. Attempt to start that process today.

You must:

-Create your own blog post in which you write a 300 word response that attempts to shine a light on WHO YOU ARE as an individual. Tell us whatever you want to tell us. Be creative. Be original. Be thoughtful.

-The title of the blog should be your first name. Look at my example for guidance.

-If you'd like, you can include a photograph that will deepen our understanding of what you are telling us. This may not be a photograph of yourself (though it can be), but rather a photograph that epitomizes, as much as possible, what you are trying to communicate.

Good luck!

Welcome to Bridge!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to our class bridge blog!  We will use this blog to ask questions, discuss ideas, and hopefully find some answers.  Feel free to get as expressive and creative as you'd like.  I look forward to reading/discussing with all of you!

Happy Blogging,
Molly