Welcome to Chicago!! :)

This city has changed so much in 14 years. Chicago definitely gives you the big city feel that I love, and it's fantastic to be here! The weather has been gorgeous, the atmosphere inviting, and the company spectacular.

Today we trekked to the West Egg for lunch, a great breakfast-lunch bistro in the heart of the city. We then visited the Sears tower, now known as the Willis Tower. As with every national landmark nowadays, gone are the days of simply walking in and going up the sky lift - now you first get to embrace security. But the tower is still fabulous, and now even more so with its glass cages that allow you to view the city below - amazing!

What is most fabulous is the view. The awe-inspiring skyscrapers complement the clear skies and all reflect off of each other, glistening fantastically in the awe of the sun.

The delegates have already begun to arrive, and the conference begins tomorrow, so things are beginning to shift into gear. Keep your fingers crossed for us!