Now that John Barleycorn has died, I'm going to make some tea and stay inside

Hello friends! I'm still in Chicago, still an underwriter, still hopelessly single... The temperatures are starting to fall; riding my bike will soon be a sweaty and slushy endeavor. I got rid of my car several months ago, so unlike the typical American commuter I take a train and bus to work while riding my bike to get the groceries. It's great!

Erik, I hope to go to Europe next year, maybe before you leave Berlin. I'd like to practice my German. I've been taking classes but haven't had the motivation lately to study. Schade!

Hope all is well with everyone =)