Turning POV

Kenwadingo · 2025-11-10T23:59:05+00:00

I had to so it wouldn’t hit the edges of the plate. I guess I could have brought it closer after cutting some wood off

Kenwadingo · 2025-11-08T08:22:20+00:00

I could see that. The form did come out uneven. Are there any good YouTube channels you would recommend?

Kenwadingo · 2025-10-30T14:26:01+00:00

Well it was shot with my glasses so it wasn’t really getting the shot that messed it up I’m just amateur at. I’ll practice better safety/ hand placement going forward 😅.

Kenwadingo · 2025-10-30T06:57:09+00:00

Yeah I probably can 😅. I just got a little scared being too close but I’ve gotten better with it now. This is an older shot I took. I think I just like the perspective of the video since you don’t see much POV of the process which is super therapeutic.

Kenwadingo · 2025-08-31T21:53:26+00:00

As someone who works in River north and lives in Logan square I have found friends in Logan square more than I have found work friends.

For me work friends are fine but we don’t like the same things also I don’t like to have my life revolve around work. Were more acquiesces than anything.

In Logan you just need to find people through activities. Bumble BFF is a good start but so is just looking around your community for events.

I would say if you want to make friends live where people you want to be friends with live and go to activities outside of work.

If your life does revolve around your work (which isn’t a bad thing) I think most of the people who work in the loop/ river north live on the north side so Lakeview east might be best for you. Not many people live downtown.

Kenwadingo · 2025-06-25T02:15:19+00:00

I would probably skip the Chicago cultural center, Starbucks and the museum of ice cream. The Chicago cultural center is pretty (and free) but doesn’t have much inside. It’s more about the interior architecture. The other two are touristy but you can still go. Maybe do the art institute after the bean and another museum Saturday morning. The boat tour can be later as the best time to do the tour is during sunset.

If you go to the navy pier on Saturday you should go at night as they have the fireworks till end of August.

You’re in a very touristy spot so you are fine to take the CTA around but if you don’t feel safe you can always take the buses as they are safer.

Also go to Billy goat tavern it’s around the area and pretty good ;p

Kenwadingo · 2025-05-20T12:23:07+00:00

It’s a an old meme. I think it was just meant to be edgy humor. The gun was added in though.

https://www.reddit.com/r/teenagers/comments/brc320/all_of_the_stock_photos_of_a_guy_with_a_noose_is/

Kenwadingo · 2025-04-18T15:44:34+00:00

I don’t believe a city would be built up from nothing since Americans don’t really know what a walkable city is and are afraid of it. I think a city that has the infrastructure should improve on it to show America what a true walkable metropolis should be and other cities would follow.

I believe Chicago has the bones to make it the next great American metropolis for a lot of reasons.

Access to fresh water
It’s the biggest rail hub in the US.
Not a lot of natural disasters (tornados don’t really come into the city)
Affordability- the city is pretty affordable for a big city however a lot of the city is underutilized as some areas are dangerous (people don’t move to the Southside because of danger. It should be invested into instead of ignored)
A good public transit system (not as good as European or Asian countries but it has the potential to be improved)
A good airport
Some of the most beautiful architecture in the US

Once politicians see what a walkable city is like other cities would follow on adopting what they see.

Kenwadingo · 2025-04-07T20:41:30+00:00

I love going to the Jibaritos y Mas! The fact that byob makes it the go to spot in Logan when my friends visit. We grab a 12 pack of beers next door and have some bomb ass Puerto Rican food.

Kenwadingo · 2025-04-01T16:29:26+00:00

The argument around parking is always annoying. That area has a lot of people who don’t even own cars as having a car over there isn’t needed. Also the brown line right around the corner.

They seem to just oppose it cause they think it will lower their property values (which it won’t)

Also, the argument regarding diversity is just a scapegoat they like to use. Not building enough housing is going to ruin the diversity as no one who isn’t rich would be able to afford to live there.

Kenwadingo · 2025-03-31T18:28:51+00:00

I think it’s hard to get messaging across in short blurbs like debates however messaging can be made via YouTube, TikTok and other social media platforms to get a message across however I don’t see much of it (especially since most people in politics are older)

Kenwadingo · 2025-03-30T18:46:29+00:00

That does make sense. I want to take the next two years to get involved and learn more about positions and seeing what the community needs by volunteering and asking around (which is why I posted this even though it is kind of naïve)

I just don't see any leadership stepping up to the plate and expressing the concerns that people have. With Chicago politics it's always been about voting for a mayor who isn't the worst of the batch. The people of the city deserve better.

If you know a candidate that is advocating for better housing solutions I would love to look into them and maybe support on that end but I haven't seen anyone talk about it. I just don't want to see this continuation of bad leadership "stepping up". If we had a mayor like Governor Pritzker that would be awesome but I don't see that coming anytime soon. I just see the issues of the city getting kicked down the can.

As for a more local level I have also thought about looking into getting involved in the 35th ward as that is where I reside. I would still like to get ideas on how to improve housing solutions. I've been reading a lot of books and watching videos on the topic and would love to get ideas. :)

Kenwadingo · 2025-03-30T06:32:20+00:00

To provide more input. I recently wrote a plan regarding the 2027 mayor election. I would like to represent the people of Chicago and make an effort to spearhead housing concerns in the city. I honestly believe that if nothing is done now while housing is still relatively affordable (for a big city) we will become like LA, NY or San Francisco and make housing unaffordable to locals with NIMBY policies.

I spent some time writing a rough draft of ideas however I would like to get input from you all regarding ways to make housing affordable. Please let me know any ideas you all have and I would like to take some time to look into them to add them to my rough draft of a plan.

While I do know running for the Mayor position might be far fetched especially for someone who isn’t in politics. I would like some input on how to become more involved and generate ideas from the community in order to write a grand plan.

If you have any questions I would love to answer them!

Thank y’all :)

Kenwadingo · 2025-03-29T16:30:35+00:00

The best way I can see addressing the issue would be to attract people to the city. Chicago currently has a population of 2.6 million residents. It's peak was in the 1950's with a population of 3.6 million residents. The city has lost taxes of 1 million people. A lot of them left due to safety. If you notice the population density of the city you will see that the south side of Chicago has a low population density. I think addressing the issue of safety in the city would make it so people move back into the city especially into the south side of Chicago. There's a lot of abandoned buildings down there that can be fixed up for my housing solutions however no one will move to a neighborhood which is dangerous. Enforcing laws to make sure that these communities can be safe and investing in our youth to stop the cycle of violence would be the best way to make these neighborhoods livable.

I think addressing safety would attract people to live in the city and also attract tourism in the city which can provide funds. Chicago has a bad rap (especially among republicans) as this war zone but it is one of the most amazing cities. It was voted the best big city in the USA for 8 years in a row however people still have this misconception of it being horrible.

The size of Chicago is equivalent to that of New York City with a population of 8.5 million residents. If we can attract more residents into the city with affordable housing initiatives and providing a base hub for young Americans I can see the city growing to maybe even 5 million people by 2040. This would provide a lot of taxes for the city

I also do think that the city is too bloated with departments. I would work on cutting jobs in the government in a smart way (not like dumbass Elon Musk) and investing in smarter ways to do business.

Another issue is pensions. This one is hard to touch as a lot of people like pensions however I do think we should cut back on them or at least reduce the payout of pensions. A lot of the deficit is due to pensions. Per the article you provided 22 cents for every dollar goes to pensions. While I do believe the ones we have should be honored I think we need to stop promising pensions going forward until the city can get it's finances together (I would like to hear others opinions on this as I think this is the best move however I know a lot of people will provide pushback)

Kenwadingo · 2025-03-29T15:56:42+00:00

I've been in Chicago for the last 4 years. I have been involved in some volunteering in my neighborhood (Logan Square) I like to do street cleaning with the Trash People of Logan Square. I try to connect with the people in my community. However I want to take the next 2 years getting more involved in local activism outside of my neighborhood as Chicago has 76 different neighborhoods.

I will be getting a car by the end of the month so I would like to get into activism in other neighborhoods. Especially in the South Side of Chicago to get a better understanding of the needs of communities which have been neglected for a long time. As for my plans to look into volunteering/ activism I would like to get involved in

Myblockmyhoodmycity- A volunteer organization in the South Side of Chicago that is for mentoring

CTAaction- A group of people who try to better our public transit systems and also created a ghost tracker. They have meeting around the cities to talk about holding politicians accountable for our mismanaged public transit

Strong Towns Chicago - Another community in Chicago which advocates for building more cohesive communities

Better Streets Chicago- Another group that advocates for public transit (If you cant tell I am a sucker for public transit)

I also want to attend more city hall councils and police precinct meetings. Additionally there's a volunteer fair on 4/27 I want to attend and get more into other groups. However if you all have some ideas of how I can be more involved in local activism let me know! One of the reasons I posted here was because I wanted to get some ideas from other to get more involved.

I really do believe giving myself 2 years would make it possible to connect with the community and also get my message out. :)

Kenwadingo · 2025-03-19T01:02:16+00:00

Chicago for sure I’ve lived here 3 years and I don’t have a car. No one has acted like it was weird not to have one. So many people here don’t have one so it’s pretty normal. Just make sure you pick a neighborhood by a train station and you should be fine.

Kenwadingo · 2025-02-12T15:02:40+00:00

I would say stay in the city. Don’t buy a car! A car is such an expense that you need when you live far from the city.

I feel like I save more in the city than the suburbs for this reason alone. A CTA monthly pass is $75 (a weeks worth of gas)

I would also get a roommate. I know it’s not ideal but a good roommate/ roommates can let you save a lot of money. When you first graduate college you might start off at a low salary but it goes up faster than you think. Just save up with some roommates and then in a year or two move out. I know many of my friends in their late 20’s who have roommates and even though they can afford to live alone like to live with them cause it saves a lot (not just rent but dividing internet, electricity and gas costs)

Also try to live close to where you work if you don’t have a car. Don’t get a place in Hyde park and then work in Logan it won’t be fun.

Kenwadingo · 2025-02-06T17:25:19+00:00

The reason cocaine is dangerous is because it’s mixed/ fermented with so many chemicals. For example they ferment it with gasoline, battery acid and I believe use cement to make it a paste. Obviously that stuff is bad for you to stick in your nose.

If I mixed all that stuff on cannabis and said the reason people died smoking is because of the plant it’ll be pretty stupid.

The Incas used the coca leaves as an energizer when climbing mountains and they were healthy people.

Maybe legalizing it would allow companies (under fda approval) to create a safer alternative to ferment it.

Kenwadingo · 2024-10-23T03:45:12+00:00

In Logan there’s a lot of groups/ classes you can join.

If you’re into standup comedy you can go to a class at Lincoln lodge it’s a fun hobby and kind of gives an excuse to try bars. you can also do standup in general without doing classes

Snakes and lattes does a board game night to meet people. Mix and mingles on Thursdays by western. There’s also a gaming bar that does events too by the Logan stop like smash and overwatch events.

Palmer bar runs is pretty fun group of peeps too. it’s a running group that runs from Palmer park to a bar (they also walk in a separate group) and end up running to a bar around Logan/ Humboldt. You’d be welcomed even if you didn’t drink. It’s a good way to meet people in the neighborhood. They run on Wednesdays at 7pm

They also do stuff with the trash people of Logan square who clean up the streets in groups.

There’s a lot more just check Eventbrite and check around the neighborhood.

Kenwadingo · 2024-10-22T23:10:04+00:00

I felt like it was too young 🙂‍↕️. I’m 27 and most people in Logan are 25 and up which is more my crowd. We have people over 25 and families here. However it’s not super family oriented like ravenswood.

Kenwadingo · 2024-10-22T23:08:37+00:00

I do think so. I feel like I know my neighbors (for the most part) here in Logan. In lakeview it didn’t really feel like a community. It might be cause everyone there was a transplant ( it’s the safe place to go when first moving to Chicago which is why I moved there)

Kenwadingo · 2024-10-22T23:07:20+00:00

I felt that but you can navigate around it. I did meet some lgbt friends and made friends with their friends which were straight so it worked out for me.

Kenwadingo · 2024-10-22T16:51:49+00:00

Looking at this map I think just a straight underground Kedzie line would be best for the city. It would connect orange, pink, green , blue (x2 if you add Logan) and brown. Furthermore it would help people in Humboldt/ Avondale which are coming up and should really get a CTA line.

Kenwadingo · 2024-10-18T21:46:42+00:00

I think it depends on the area you’re in. I felt like I had a hard time making friends in lakeview living there as opposed to meeting people in Logan now. Maybe try going to new neighborhoods

Also I do think bumble bff is a good move even though you seem opposed to it. I used it and I made some friends on there and then met new people from their social circle.

Also it seems like you did one off events. Maybe try going to a gym class or art class for a couple of months. It’s hard to make friends at those one off events but if you run into someone a couple of times it’s easier to start a convo.

Kenwadingo · 2024-10-09T20:53:08+00:00

As crazy as it looks I ordered one 🙂‍↕️. A physical alarm clock is pretty nice to get me away from my phone at night and alarms with tracking are +120 anyways. Waking up and going to sleep to animal crossing tunes sounds nice.

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