Great video! I’ve been living in Chicago for 2 yrs now. I’m living in one of those older buildings that’s 4 stories high. Thanks for the education lesson. I didn’t know they had distinctive names like brownstones, courtyards ect.
You'll have to pry the brownstones out of my cold dead hands 😂❤ modern buildings LOOK luxury but you can always hear the neighbors through the walls, getting your mail/packages is always a mess, & the rent increases are ridiculous. However not having central heat/air sucks.
Thanks for asking! I didn't have the chance to celebrate this year directly, but I appreciate the importance of Juneteenth. Did you do anything special to mark the day?
It’s interesting you made those observations about the trains. I remember years ago when my friend and I traveled to NYC. It was summer and scorching hot! We stayed at a hostel on Bowery Street. The trains down town was jammed packed, smelly and no air conditioning. My friend and myself finally found relief on a train that was headed towards the direction of the upper east side. I only noticed the difference when I spotted this wedding planning who appeared on the Style network with her husband and baby. I went over and asked was she featured on the show and after we chatted that’s when the light bulb went on and I remembered she lived in UES. I told my girlfriend we were on the wrong train and we in fact had been. Upon taking the train to lower Manhattan it was smelly and jammed packed, no air conditioning and my girlfriend and I were startled by the difference. I always tell people there is a huge class divide is in the states.
I’m saying this respectfully and not trying to pick a fight I swear. But how can Lakeview be dinged on diversity when it’s basically the gay capital of the Midwest? obviously, it’s very white, but isn’t there more to diversity than just skin color? very good video thanks for filming.
That is a great point actually. Thanks for bring this up. Yes! I love North Halsted so much! There are a lot of people of all walks of life. That being said it's also named Boystown because you will see A LOT more white gay men here that anything else. They really rule the area and there is talk of a lack of representation of the other of the LBTQ people. Hence why the name Boystown has been dying off. Plus it's only like two streets and if you step a few blocks out it next to the frat-est mans mans area of Wrigley. Its all kinda funny.
Avoid moving to Chicago unless? What is your message, I have been to Chicago many times, and is a city on a decline, it will be a total disaster after the white people level/ moved out .❤
The city has it ups and down. This video is for everyone to gather what they need most. Sorry you have such a poor view of the city but I'm still an advocate for hope.
Im still learning of course 😅. When your start diving into making YT content you grow a lot of respect for any creator because it's a lot more that goes into it than what meets the eye 🙌👁.
Chicago? Most people want to get out of Chicago. High Crime, awful schools, extreme taxation and corruption beyond belief. RUN, don't walk to the nearest exit.
It turned out beautiful! I wish I had more sewing skills because I see a lot of great things while thrifting that I wish I could alter. I do often dye things with RIT. They make some colors for synthetic fabrics too and it's pretty good. If I have a mixed synthetic and natural garment, I use both types together in the closest matching colors they make and it's turned out great each time.
I have 19 houseplants...😅 I'm definitely a plant lady. My wife is very sweet to let me turn our studio apartment into a houseplant garden. I haven't had many pest issues thank goodness. I lost a prayer plant to what I think is the same white stuff your big plant had. I didn't know what it was and didn't act in time. I also lost a plant due to fungus from some organic soil. The soil sprouted mushrooms! and so did the rest of the remaining bag so I know it came from that. It infected the roots and I was afraid spores would infect my other plants so I got rid of it. I use neem oil to clean the leaves and that probably helps prevent pests. I also name most of my plants. I have Wandering Dude, Deborah, Robert, ZZ Top, Bamboozles, Queen of England, Wayne, and my most prized, biggest plant is named Sheila. Sheila used to live in my office but she got big and started grabbing coworkers and clients. My plant got kicked out of the office for harassment. I love her and she's my favorite, though. I haven't named my others, sometimes it takes me a while. This video reminded me to feed and clean my plants. Also, did the bugs ever hatch? If so, did they help?
Everything is expensive and nobody wants to work good luck buying a house I’m retired I worked 40 years I have the big house and nice cars it takes work ya don’t want to do nothing
I hear you but times have also changed my friend. The cost of housing isn't what it use to be anyway and the amount of debts my generation carries can be crippling. Work has changed and my choice to pivot into a new freelance career path takes it's own strength and hard work. I'm just sharing my journey, I wish you the best in yours.
100% Agreed. Post COVID I find myself wondering why I valued things the way I do. Biggest lesson learned is don’t undervalue yourself HOWEVER you must also be realistic with your career expectations and remember to save your money while you can set up your future self and work towards that dream goal.
Chicago is safe if you use common sense. Unless your low income living in Harvey, Sauk village, west side, or ingle wood. I would point out as a native if you are young and making good money Chicago can have some good living spaces. If your average salary you will struggle if single taxes are bad here and property tax along with high house cost is what keeps Chicago segregated. You want to live in oak park, Elmhurst, evergreen? Well prepare to pay $6000+ in property tax and $300,00 minimum on a house. Bad areas have houses for dirt cheap but houses need severe updating and the crime is also an issue in those areas. All in all i say big cities like Chicago are for couples with 2 good incomes if you want to live in a good area with good schools. Or a stay at home parent and the other making around middle 3 figures. Or you own a successful business because most regular jobs here pay 14-18hr on average. Trades and specialized jobs pay well here though.
I'll always choose an older building over the modern ones any day! Love the free radiator heating and the little character quirks. I've been lucky all the leasing companies I've rented from were generous with the heat. I don't feel the need for central AC even though I'm from the south. I like the heat and I'll turn on my window unit at night when it's time to sleep. I've lived in all older buildings and hope to continue to do so. I cat sit on the side and love seeing the quirks in other older buildings through the course of my work. I once cat sat for someone in a newer building (built in like 2018/2019-I saw it being built) and I could legit hear their neighbors conversation through the wall. I've yet to discover that in older buildings. Not saying it doesn't happen but it hasn't been my experience. Chicago is so blessed to have such a variety in our housing options and the architecture.
Loved reading your story. I feel the same way. Lucky you the landlords are generous with the heat, mine are still up and down😅. Now that the weather is getting better I just use fans to keep my place cool cause I'm closer the lake so it's windy. Chicago does have so much variety! Also Cat sitting sounds like the coolest thing ever!
Thank you for this! I've learned a lot from your videos and you have a great voice. My wife just moved to Chicago Saturday and I'm moving in a month or so to join her. We are moving from Louisville KY which is an unbelievably segregated city. Apparently about 100 years ago, the racial segregation was legally enforced. It still shows and sadly the neighborhood disparities line up with the most common racial disparities in the US. It's common in a lot of places but it sucks. I look forward to moving and being in a city that is more welcoming to LGBTQ+ folks like my wife and I. 😊
Thanks for sharing your story! Crazy & sad to hear there continues to be forms of segregations in KY as well. I have family down there. Welcome to the city tho. You both should check out North Halsted in Lakeview (aka boystown) it's the prime LGBTQ+ location. Literal rainbow streets. Plus there are a handful of fest in the summer. Have fun :)
Milwaukee is the most segregated city in America. Chicago is listed as the second. The south doesn't come up until 4 with Memphis. I still love Chicago. I'd rather we have our own neighborhoods, and fight for funding. I love my people. I'm from Milwaukee.
I totally relate to this video I also quit my job with no backup which was FedEx to Follow My Dreams Which Is RU-vid. I always had a passion on this platform and I actually share my story in one of my previous videos. Keep going I’m glad you are focus on your purpose 🌈
I'm moving now into a modern style apartment from a classic older apartment and while I obviously haven't lived in this new place for very long, I think I prefer it. It has central AC, everything in general is more clean and modern (including all of the appliances, like the in unit washer dryer!), and the color scheme is nicer -- god I hated those orange/brown cabinets. Plus my old apartment was so long: it's much nicer not having to walk a marathon just to get the kitchen when I want a midnight snack!
I totally understand. Ideally the place could be up to date, clean and have character. My dream spot is those iconic old Chicago loft buildings with modern features 😍
I live in a chicago suburb and we got a notification that they are finally updating the neighbors lead pipes. I purchased this house over a decade ago so this is great news. But we will still use our filters
My big sister lived in one of those old buildings on 43rd & King Drive it was HUGE 3 bdrm 2 baths kitchen, balcony, large dining room, fireplace large living room, lots of built ins, long hallway and her rent was 600 dollars that was about 20 years ago.
South Shore native here!!!! and no place is safe in Chicago. The south side is getting a lot of white people moving out this way, especially with the Obama center being built
@@chismprism This isn't known all around Chicago sis. It's definitely not a West Side or South Side thing or over East thing. There's a huge difference in what area of Chicago you frequent or live. It's still a segregated city and white people have their own accents and terms vs blacks and Non white non black Hispanics. Chicago is so diverse that we all don't relate to everything but in other ways we do, This ain't one of them.
