In a freaky turn of events, the weather is almost BALMY for this time of year. Helped a bit with my luggage at the airport as I wasn't packing the thick knit sweaters. So I'm in Chicago for burlesque. To meet and work with the QUEEN of burlesque in my world... she's got a booty that does the duty (what on earth does that mean? I just made it up)We had a few hours to ourselves after we landed so I marched right out onto Magnificent Mile and walked.... and walked and walked. Basically window shopped for 4 hours. I was in my usual traveller's daze and didn't take advantage of this precious free time to actually purchase some Christmas presents. But I did see some amazing holiday light displays and got a major workout!
I'm loving the hotel decor but hating the pushy employees. The valet guys literally jump into your car when you pull up and the bellmen almost grab your luggage even though you look (as I do) totally capable to handle the task yourself. But the interior is really cool and the hallways run around the perimiter of the building with glass dividers that look over into the atrium where they serve breakfast/happy hour drinks.
Pretty cool, eh? So tonite I met up with my "subject" and her partner at a smoky bar and realized quickly that second-hand smoke would be my enemy for the first time in what feels like eons. That aside, all is good -- we're starting to film tomorrow!!
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