Ah, Chicago, the Windy City, a famed metropolis known for its wholesome American values, deep-dish pizza, and its friendly, carefree, community. Nothing quite exemplifies the Founding Fathers’ vision of America like the Second City. Chicago is the only place where one can truly appreciate the equality and justice generations of Americans have fought to achieve.
My journey began as many Chicagoans days do, to the hymn of police sirens and traffic. Slowly gliding into Chicago aboard a train, a brick building with a thick foliage enveloping the rooftop caught my eye. The windows had been shattered, and the doorway lay empty. On the top right side of the building had been embellished with, angular, hardly legible white letters. I was astonished at the artist’s graceful style and the local’s appreciation of the friendly street art.
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Moving a few paces closer, I realized that the vagrant was wearing a patch that read “VIETNAM VETEREN – U.S. ARMY”. Dismayed by this poignant display, I decided that I would collect myself and face the problem, instead of ignoring it. I jaywalked to the other side of the street, successfully circumventing what could have been a very unpleasant experience.
With coupon in hand, I entered the McDonalds. With my first breath, a gag-inducing stench filled my nostrils. It was a combination of bacon grease and possibly ammonia. As I looked around, I came to the realization that the FDA hadn’t visited since the Cubs won the World Series. At this point, I decided to look at the coupon. “By one, Get one FREE – Any Large Sandwich”. It was a shame because I was only in the mood for a medium sandwich, but I figured that I would save money and buy the two large sandwiches and top it off with a diet
My journey began as many Chicagoans days do, to the hymn of police sirens and traffic. Slowly gliding into Chicago aboard a train, a brick building with a thick foliage enveloping the rooftop caught my eye. The windows had been shattered, and the doorway lay empty. On the top right side of the building had been embellished with, angular, hardly legible white letters. I was astonished at the artist’s graceful style and the local’s appreciation of the friendly street art.
The first …show more content…
Moving a few paces closer, I realized that the vagrant was wearing a patch that read “VIETNAM VETEREN – U.S. ARMY”. Dismayed by this poignant display, I decided that I would collect myself and face the problem, instead of ignoring it. I jaywalked to the other side of the street, successfully circumventing what could have been a very unpleasant experience.
With coupon in hand, I entered the McDonalds. With my first breath, a gag-inducing stench filled my nostrils. It was a combination of bacon grease and possibly ammonia. As I looked around, I came to the realization that the FDA hadn’t visited since the Cubs won the World Series. At this point, I decided to look at the coupon. “By one, Get one FREE – Any Large Sandwich”. It was a shame because I was only in the mood for a medium sandwich, but I figured that I would save money and buy the two large sandwiches and top it off with a diet