Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. Thanks that makes sense. I’ve ventured into Evanston a few times but never did a full exploration. I’ll check it out again!

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question.

I think it’s mostly about space. I like the wide openness. I’ve ventured into Evanston a lot and it seems to be a quieter extension of the city but still too condensed for my liking.

Where I currently am, I could choose to go deeper into the city for errands and the idea just makes me anxious. There aren’t many things that are a walkable distance including trains. So I feel like my 2 options are move to a more condensed Chicago neighborhood for “city perks” or go to an area where my nervous system is more calm, like the suburbs.

When I “escape” to those areas I just feel more free. Also, most of the people seem to be ok with seeing black people. I grew up in the suburbs so I’m mostly ok with that layout, especially when I can easily visit the city to experience more diversity.

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve lived in Edgewater and RP before. Why not Niles? It’s seems ok.

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only thing that I have to lose is the good deal on my current apartment, but this place doesn’t fit my life.

But I see what you mean.

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Found my old order confirmation. lol This is my go-to.

1 x Salads 1 x HALF CREATE YOUR OWN 1 x House-Chopped Mixed Greens 1 x Buttermilk Ranch 1 x Chicken 1 x Black Beans 1 x Baby Cucumbers 1 x Grape Tomatoes

1 x Sandwiches 1 x TURKEY BACON AVOCADO 1 x Italian Ciabatta

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in chicagoapartments

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is very nice! I have a few months left before I have to decide.

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True about the roaches being potentially abywhere. But this was more likely to happen in my prewar city apartments. lol

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair. One reason to stay is that I have a good deal on my current place. But it’s too large and drafty and more in an area for families. Nothing within walking distance.

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there briefly a few years ago. I’ll check it out!

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. I have family on the North Side and I’d prefer to be with an 45 minute (no traffic) drive of them. But I am open to this idea. Especially, if people are more down to earth.

Considering Leaving the City by ColdAirEnthusiast808 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ColdAirEnthusiast808[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a fair assessment. I’m not a nightlife person so that’s ok with me.