mizChartreuse || redefiningSuccess

“Are you happy?” Angelique asked me. I thought about her question for a moment. I didn’t want to just say anything anyhow.

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My heart raced as I sped down Dundee Rd. from Buffalo Grove to my parents’ home in Palatine. It was early October 2004, and I had just gotten off work at Sam Ash. I was scared that he was following behind me on the road, or at home. I was worried that anyone would be [...]

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“Let’s go visit my ma next weekend, yeah?” Sean asked me on Memorial Day. I instantly agreed. Saturday afternoon, we made the drive southwest to Whiting, IN, just east of Hammond. While I was excited for the change of scenery, there were a few things of which I was slightly unsure. I mean, it’s Indiana. [...]

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I LOVE summertime in the city, because I have such a fun life. Also, last night proved to me that I’m really good at everything I try to do.  My new roommate Rachel came over to sign the lease and discuss moving plans for this upcoming week, and she and I and her boy toy, [...]

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Dear Potential Roommate, The Pilsen neighborhood of the lower west side of Chicago is one that is up and coming. If you know how to apartment search properly, you’ll find huge spaces for ridiculously low rent.  I live in one such apartment–four bedrooms, LOTS of living space. There is one bathroom (which is never an [...]

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