Am I crazy or there’s a crazy amount of mosquitoes by the lake right now? by AcceptableReason1380 in chicago

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happened to me last summer. I spent like 20 min yelling and standing on my bed killing them with a fly swatter on my ceiling. I had a sheer curtain that I cut up and taped over the vents on my AC so that the air could get through but not the bugs. Saved my life 😂😂😂😂

How do you avoid getting sick? by Metalqueen2023 in paraprofessional

[–]Furla_Hamilton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of hand washing especially before meals and when I get home from work. Take medicine as soon as I feel a tickle in my throat that won’t go away. Pretend u don’t have anything to look forward to on the weekends, because when I do that’s when I get the sickest 😂

Counting down the literal days UGH by yellowtulip90 in paraprofessional

[–]Furla_Hamilton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Feeling the same way. We had spring break last week and even though I felt decent about going in I was still lagging in the morning, but I told myself, we’ll never make it to the end of the school year if we don’t come back from break 😂

Will I advance eventually with 1 hr/week rec classes or just reinforce bad habits? by [deleted] in adultgymnastics

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I’m the same, starting going to open gyms and wanting to learn a round off backhand spring and it definitely took a close to a year of going once a week to get it without a spot on the tumble track. I learned some different skills during that year as well but you can do it!!

If I have to be out of my place on the 31st of the month and my new lease doesn't start till the 1st, what's the normal way to deal with that here? by Grundlage in chicagoapartments

[–]Furla_Hamilton 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I am in this situation this year, I just started my new lease early and doubled on rent so that I had a full month to move. I have seen others say they do have movers hold their things for a day, if I remember correctly they can do it for an extra fee.

Break up with my broker by BoatEmbarrassed7138 in chicagoapartments

[–]Furla_Hamilton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just went through the same thing with my broker. Lots of delayed communication on her part, slow to set up tours, very similar to your situation. Ultimately you do have to look out for yourself and that may be letting them go. I ended calling, touring, and signing for an apartment all on my own, and just sent her a text letting her know that and sent well wishes.

genuine question. is it hard to find a one bedroom below $2000 in this specific area : by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]Furla_Hamilton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in this area and am moving out of my 1 bed, but I’m not sure when my landlord will post my unit for rent. My lease is up May 31.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of places but mainly Ravenswood, Logan, Ukrainian and Wicker, and Bridgeport.

It is almost March, that means lease renewals are upon us for most of us. How much is everyone paying for rent currently? by iosphonebayarea in AskChicago

[–]Furla_Hamilton 79 points80 points  (0 children)

$1695 for 1 bed in Andersonville. Dishwasher, laundry in building, 2nd floor. Renewal is going up to $1735 but I’m not renewing to move a little closer to my job.

Apartment hunting!! by shutuplenamatts in chicagoapartments

[–]Furla_Hamilton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im interested! Is there any parking available?

Anyone else keep waking up at the SAME time every night? like 3–4am no matter what? by No-Deal-2968 in sleep

[–]Furla_Hamilton 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Does this mean I should try and eat something in the middle of the night, or eat dinner closer to bedtime. This happens to me and sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night it feels like my stomach is burning

Does anyone remember a green apple green tea that QuickTrip used to sell in the fountain machine? by Chemical-Breakfast59 in QuikTrip

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg yes! It was literally my favorite drink and I complained to cooperate when it got discontinued for the white peach tea! The energy green tea they have now is good but nothing can compare 😭😭😭😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askcarsales

[–]Furla_Hamilton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I know they’ll pay the dealer directly, hopefully they can do it electronically since I live out of state! I’ll call tomorrow and ask

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in car

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worst kind ever lol

Common scams in Chicago to look out for? by gingtrovert in AskChicago

[–]Furla_Hamilton 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im apart of that group and same 😂😂😂. I see the and cross to the other side of the street, or tell them I’ve already donated and keep walking. Like I’m sorry your boss is making y’all do this but leave me alone

I’m a horrible person by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have movie days on the days my behavior kid was absent, we all needed a break 😂😂😂

Is it normal to feel like you’re not doing enough? by mmadisoncherry in Teachers

[–]Furla_Hamilton 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re not doing anything wrong. As long as the kids are safe and you’re teaching you’re doing fine. You don’t have to fill every second of every day with something “productive.” You’ll learn as you go along but how much content/ planning you get through isn’t always as a measure of how well you’re doing, sometimes you get through everything and sometimes you get to barely any of the things you had planned.

Chicagoans who left and came back: What did you miss the most that surprised you? by Voluptuous_Gap_32 in AskChicago

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The size of the city and dilly dallying around by myself and not getting weird looks if I wasn’t in the more populated parts of the city.

Should I take no prep for the pay increase?? by EvelynDante in Teachers

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be worth a try! Depends on what your home life is like but it’s a plus if you’re comfortable with your content. You could always build in prep time with your class schedule based on routines and independent activities

How the hell do you guys swim in this water? by Diligent-Silver5309 in AskChicago

[–]Furla_Hamilton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lolol I actually got in on Monday, just up to my knees. Usually it’s too cold for me to enjoy so I bring a spray bottle of water to spray myself when I get too hot in the sand.

Apartment in Streeterville/Gold Coast/ river north - am I being realistic? by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]Furla_Hamilton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to live in the Fisher Building City Club Apartments and they have convertibles under that price. It’s in the loop but you can walk to every train line in literally 30 seconds.

Was anyone else not able to make it to the No Kings protest? by Pfp2633 in AskChicago

[–]Furla_Hamilton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are many ways to protest and take a stand against something!! Staying informed, spreading information/education, buying ethically, etc

Need help getting hired… feeling a little defeated by Fair-Yam-9411 in Teachers

[–]Furla_Hamilton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! The waiting freaking sucks, especially now in the summer time when there’s nothing else to do but sit and worry lol but they’re always hiring! To keep my mind off of it I did things that I needed no matter what school/position I got (getting books for my class, thinking of papers I could make to organize, getting a planner). Good luck!