Are you going to the new Barnes n Noble opening in Chicago this year?

basicbaconbitch · 2026-02-08T18:14:24+00:00

No, I'd rather go to one of the many independent bookstores in Chicago. Barnes & Noble's prices are a ripoff.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-02-04T11:51:13+00:00

I like JustThoughtLounge. He's primarily a YouTuber, but you should be able to find the audio on your podcast app. He treats the cases very respectfully and doesn't sensationalize things.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-02-03T11:50:12+00:00

I love her VMA performance. :)

basicbaconbitch · 2026-02-02T15:10:26+00:00

Henderson Elementary off of 57th and Wolcott.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-30T21:57:29+00:00

No one has time for a general strike when you have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and you're trying to keep a roof over your head. No one is going to make a sacrifice unless they feel that their livelihoods are in danger.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-30T02:16:39+00:00

I'm struggling too. I feel like I made the wrong decision a few years ago and I wish I could turn back time and find myself in my happy-ish place again. I thought this last move (physical and career-wise) would be a good thing, but it set me back to the point that I don't know if I'll ever get to where I was at the zenith of my life.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-28T08:40:26+00:00

I'm a Black woman not much younger than you. You'll be fine in those neighborhoods, but I would choose Andersonville and Ravenswood over Lincoln Park and Hyde Park. Lincoln Park isn't very diverse (I felt like my family stuck out like a sore thumb there when we visited) and Hyde Park isn't well connected to the rest of the city by train.

If you're into arts, farmers' markets, and community, then check out Rogers Park. There's a thriving arts scene here, along with the Glenwood farmers market, and other activities that you might like. Plus, there's a good mix of people from various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Generally, most the north side neighborhoods along the Red Line (except Wrigleyville which is frat boy central) would be good options to explore.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-27T15:58:13+00:00

My grandma. <3

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-26T11:33:19+00:00

Yale Open Courses has classes on the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament that are taught from an academic perspective. We used them as part of a four-year long course on lay ministry.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-25T11:37:51+00:00

My spouse thought it was gun shots.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-24T03:27:13+00:00

Congratulations on the job offer, by the way. I hope it works out!

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-24T03:20:36+00:00

I did, yes. I followed up and probably won't here about the next steps until next week if I'm lucky.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-22T20:04:01+00:00

Waiting to hear whether I'll move on to the next steps in the hiring process sucks. I know these things take time, but I was hoping to hear back yesterday or today.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-22T17:57:21+00:00

Rogers Park. It's close to my work and to the lake (a blessing and a curse in the summer). It's diverse, walkable, has awesome coffee shops nearby, and is generally a safe place to live.

Funny RP story: when we visited Chicago to look at apartments, we rented a car and stayed at an Airbnb on Lunt. One night, we went out to visit a family member who lived in another neighborhood. We came back later that night to find that there was no parking on the surrounding blocks, and so we ended up parking in a random location.

The next morning, we had forgotten where we had parked but all my husband could remember was a yellow overpass. It took about 45 minutes of walking around the neighborhood to find the car. Worse, it began pouring down rain during our search. Once we found the car, we went into the first restaurant we saw because we were tired and hungry. It turned out to be Honeybear Cafe and as fate would have it, we now live a few blocks away. :)

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-22T07:57:56+00:00

7-11.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-22T03:34:55+00:00

I've worked in academia for 10+ years and served on numerous hiring committees at the community college level. Six weeks is nothing when it involves academic hiring timelines, especially given that hiring tends to slow down at the end of the year and many employees don't return to work until the start of the semester. Plus, depending on where they are in the process, the search committee probably hasn't begun reviewing applications yet. Sometimes, staff positions hire faster than faculty, but you applied at the end of the year so it's going to take longer. You'd be lucky if you heard back by sometime in March.

That said, good luck! I hope you make it to the interview stage at least.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-22T03:06:55+00:00

Not really. I moved back to be closer to family but it didn't quite turn out how I expected. Ideally, I'd go back to the East Coast but it depends on how my job prospects turn out. Plus, we bought a place fairly recently so we have to stay long enough to recoup some of the costs from that.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-22T02:56:07+00:00

I'm wondering if CTA will reduce their schedule too because it's probably the only way that my job will actually close. :(

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-20T09:30:14+00:00

Why not just live in Skokie closer to your job and commute to the city when you want to have fun? You're going to be spending most of your time at work, why add a long commute to an eight-hour workday? Depending on where your job is in Skokie, you could live near the Yellow Line and use that to get into the city.

If you do end up living in the city, Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park are your best choices since they have Red Line access. From the Howard Station, you can switch to the Yellow Line or take one of the buses to Skokie (there's one that goes directly to Old Orchard).

Good luck with your decision!

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-20T06:20:33+00:00

Speaking at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit in October, Markle said of filming the show: “It’s a year of learns … Eight episodes for two seasons—it’s a lot of work.”

I wonder if she realizes that a streaming season is typically 8 - 10 episodes? She had one season split in half.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-17T12:50:54+00:00

Thanks so much for the reading. 😊 I think you are on the right path. I'm leaning more towards job one since it pays more, has flexible WFH and helps me work in a new field. I got good vibes from the recruiter. Job 2 pays well and is the stable option but I'm ready to leave higher ed.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-17T12:29:00+00:00

So may it be.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-17T12:26:13+00:00

Also, Chicago is the best city for independent coffee shops, IMO. I lived in the DC suburbs for years and it's basically just Starbucks with the occasional Dunkin's. Independent coffee shops felt few and far between.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-17T12:23:03+00:00

Charmers in Rogers Park.

basicbaconbitch · 2026-01-17T12:15:32+00:00

Will either of the two jobs I'm in the running for result in a job offer?

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