Chicago Skyline at the Blue Hour...Sigh by taffy

Chicago Skyline at the Blue Hour...Sigh

I'm so glad you liked the city shot taken from the balcony on Saturday night. As I'm terrified of heights, it's not likely there will be many more of those. BUT, here's the balcony scene, taken from the safety of inside tonight as the sun was setting. It's mesmerizing watching the rhythm of the city. And after a truly horrible day yesterday, this scene captures the peace and quiet of the evening.

Good things today...
1. Our insurance adjustor is 'on the case' and I'm confident all is going to work out fine with inventory, storage, etc. Huge relief.
2. Some of our clothes are going to be delivered this Friday.
3. I picked up my computer at Apple first thing this morning and they assured me it would be fine once I restored. Went to Best Buy to get cord to connect hard drive and computer but they didn't have it. Sent me to another store, but I decided better to go to university tech lab.
4. Tech lab had an extra cord, and they restored my computer while I was in a meeting. When I picked up computer, it was as good as new (or as good as a 3 year old computer that works!). They let me keep the cord indefinitely so I would have access to my external hard drive if needed.
5. Spent the evening at home getting further organized as Jim made dinner, for us and for Junko's husband, Bill, who came for dinner after class. Very lovely evening. Felt normal more or less. Views were great.
6. Despite winds raging outside and temperature around 12 degrees (F, not C), we are cosy and warm!

I think within a few days, I'll be back to commenting. I'll try to catch up, working backwards as I'm sure I've missed many wonderful images and threads. Thank you for your continued wonderful support, as I use my project for journaling rather than photography for photography's sake. First step, time to comment. Next step, time for photography!
This view is magnificent. Glad things are looking up
November 19th, 2014  
Beautiful view.....those nighttime shots will be amazing!! So happy things are settling down a bit. Thinking of you...
November 19th, 2014  
Not sure which is prettier-- the view is great day or night!
November 19th, 2014  
This looks just gorgeous at night. What a view. And yay for University tech people (that's what my wife works as). What legends!!
November 19th, 2014  
Well that all seems much more positive!! So pleased for you!! Love the view by day and night!! This is not a view I could ever get bored with!! I am happy you are warm and cosy inside. It will be interesting to see what it looks like when it's snowing which i am sure is coming your way very soon!! Take care!!
November 19th, 2014  
p.s don't worry about commenting - everyone understands. Just start fresh and it will be much less stressful!!
November 19th, 2014  
Read yesterday's then today's. Glad today has been more positive. It has sounded stressful. I did get a tear in my eye at the thought of you losing some of your books. May they be able to restore and clean as many of your belongings that bring you memories and happiness. Wishing you more sleep and rest tonight as things feel calmer. I would guess the journaling is a therapeutic act for you so you continue for as long as it helps you. These projects are for us and not for our followers at the end of the day. May tomorrow be another positive one and if not may you have the strength and energy to ride the waves of the down days.
November 19th, 2014  
I agree with Pam We all understand and I love these views they are truly amazing.
November 19th, 2014  
Both are lovely shots of the world around you - so glad you have had a more positive day -- take each day as it comes -
November 19th, 2014  
Two lovely shots - it is time now to get the balcony out of the frame! :P
November 19th, 2014  
Great picture!
November 19th, 2014  
I see lots of amazing pictures of the Chicago sky line in your future. Imagine that image with snow. Wow!
November 19th, 2014  
Wow, excellent skyline. Looks cold. :) Very glad to hear you're making progress.
November 19th, 2014  
Wonderful view! Glad your computer is up and running. I read your days in the wrong order!
November 19th, 2014  
Wonderful views, think I like the top one best. Glad to hear things are starting to feel a bit more like normal. I guess it won't feel 'normal' for a while yet but at least you're making progress.
November 19th, 2014  
I breathed a huge sigh of relief reading that you've enjoyed a few peaceful moments finally, that your computer is up and running again and that there's hope for your belongings. The top scene here looks cold! The lower image is mesmerizing to study - love all those building lights.
November 19th, 2014  
Awesome views! Happy to hear you have a working computer and were able to have a lovely evening to relax and feel "normal"!
November 19th, 2014  
Nice views
November 19th, 2014  
@ericdibosco you made me laugh this morning. Thanks!
November 19th, 2014  
So glad to hear this news and that you have your computer back. Don't worry about catching up as this will only put more stress on you? Glad you managed to get a few more shots of the view.
November 19th, 2014  
Fantastic picture and view.
November 19th, 2014  
The vie is magnificent and changes with the light!
November 19th, 2014  
Super captures. Fav!!
November 19th, 2014  
Baby steps are all that are required, and then only if you feel ready, when you and yours are in crisis.
It's good to focus on the positives as you been. There's strength and hope from that POV.
November 19th, 2014  
Hi taffy. I just caught up with your fire news. I am really sorry to hear about it,but also very relieved that no one was hurt. I can imagine though that the loss of our possessions and damage to your home is very upsetting and dealing with the aftermath stressful to say the least. All I can say is that I am thinking of you. Slow deep breaths. Take one day at a time. Best wishes. Janelle xx
November 19th, 2014  
Sorry, "your" possessions
November 19th, 2014  
Lovely pair of views.
November 19th, 2014  
Great views,
November 19th, 2014  
This is gorgeous! I'm glad that things are going better for you. Thinking of you -- Elyse
November 19th, 2014  
I'm just reading about your adventures now, Taffy. So sorry you had to experience all this but glad it's starting to work out and you have a wonderful place to live in the meantime. I haven't gone through a fire but have gone through 2 flooded houses. The first one was the worst. My husband and I were renovating our home (down to the studs) and we had moved all our belongings to the basement. As fate would have it, we had a sewer backup and it really did destroy everything from furniture, to tools to all our photo albums, clothes etc. But, it's all materialistic, and it will all fall in place. Just one step at a time. Sending good luck to you in the coming days/weeks. ;)
November 19th, 2014  
Love the blue colors and the lights of the city, fantastic view Taffy.
Take it one day at a time and you will get through this in no time!
FAv
November 20th, 2014  
Taken well back from the edge I see. LOL
November 20th, 2014  
Awesome shot! Glad to hear things are starting to look up for you!
November 20th, 2014  
it really is such a tremendous view... but as @vignouse noted - such a horrific price to pay... so very sorry to hear of all the trials and tribulations from yesterday... glad today is better - may things continue to go in the right direction from now on!
November 20th, 2014  
little by little things all come together. I love that you keep so positive! Keep it up. you are inspiring
November 20th, 2014  
Baby steps... but not too close to the edge. :). Lovely blue hour shot. So glad to hear that you are making progress.
November 20th, 2014  
Love love it in blue light!
November 20th, 2014  
One step at a time. Glad things are mellowing out in your life a bit. Love your photos, Taffy. How wonderful to have a view like this. You may just get used to it.
November 20th, 2014  
Glad to hear things are getting better. These shots are great with the night/day contrast
November 20th, 2014  
Glad to hear your computer is working again and you could keep the cord :) These are wonderful images with great views! good choice to stay inside with your fear of heigths and the cold weather!
November 20th, 2014  
What a wonderful view you have...I am expecting to see snow piled up to your balcony!! I know it is cold there, but are you getting that Lake Effect Snow as well? Sounds terrible. Stay warm and cheerful (?)
November 20th, 2014  
@eyesmile We're having a beautiful-to-look-at day. I'm about to post an update with today's view and you'll see -- a gorgeous sunny day. I think the snow is all just north of us, thank goodness!! I'm slowly working my way back to 'real' photography and commenting here and there...it's a touch of sanity in all this craziness!
November 20th, 2014  
Beautiful, but not PT, I'm thinking....don't recall balconies... (
November 20th, 2014  
Enjoying your city shots as I have been looking at them from most recent to past.
November 23rd, 2014  
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