I really like feedback, partly because I often can't pick up on things (For example, I honest to god find it really hard to know if someone's being sarcastic) so, can we do a Chicago Meet-Up Feedback Session?

What did I do right, what did I do wrong? Is there something I could improve on? Were my hugs less than stellar? Did I talk too much (or too little)? How was I as a roommate? Be honest here, I don't want you to resent me for something I didn't know bugged you and/or I was doing wrong.


And though I hadn't planned on actually doing this I must address the actual meet-up now. Thank you all so much for being so accepting and awesome to me last weekend!

Becca, I'm sorry about hotel issues and I can't thank you enough for dealing with all of that for us. You are so cute and friendly and I really, really enjoyed our short pool hang out. I have a $500 limit on my credit card but, if it's possible, I'd be more than happy to take a room on it to lessen the impact on you/whomever does hotel stuff next year.

Rob, thanks for being such a great roommate. I'm sorry about the bed situation. Thanks for being my last Chicago goodbye. :)

Leon, thanks for allowing me to accompany you to get your tattoo. I know I've told you this but, just for everyone else, if I'd gone with my sister she would have belittled me and I'd have been too intimidated by her judging to have asked so many questions. Learning is fun! Thanks as well for waiting for me at the airport, it was greatly appreciated.

Pascal, it was super great to meet you! Thanks for letting me use your camera, I hope the photos don't turn out too badly. Thanks for the conversations and don't worry, you're on vacation, I don't think you're an alcoholic. Though, you're a braver traveler than I am.

Sam, dude, TimTam straws. Do you remember? Because that was honest to god the best conversation I had that weekend. I'm sorry I was laughing so much, I blame it on a lack of sleep and nerves. You are so cool. Danke for telling me about yourself and the best luck with Uni this year.

Kelsi, it was wonderful to meet you. I wish our conversation regarding school, foster families and First Nations kids hadn't be such a downer. I hadn't realized much of that was the case and it breaks my heart to find that out.

Kevin, I owe you so much. I've been meaning to thank you again for Saturday night but, I don't want to interrupt your studying. You were my night in shining armour and though you made me so uncomfortable it was worth it. Additionally, it was wonderful to talk to you. We should work on our facial movements again one day. *tries to wiggle eyebrows*

Jeanette, darling, you are so great in person. Shorter, but greater. Thanks for the hugs and the conversation and I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye (THAT GOES FOR EVERYONE.).

Mike, Jeff, Alvin, Randy, Omair, Rolf and Jonah, we didn't speak much but the conversations we had were great. Thanks for including me and I can't wait to see you all again next year!

Haya! Darling, your hugs are stellar, top-notch, amazing. Thanks for Friday night hugs, Saturday afternoon chats and Saturday night teasing. I'll see you next summer, yes? Also, rump roast. Just sayin'

Ryan, thanks for inviting me to the bean Sunday morning. That picture you took is stellar and glad we got talk, if only a little bit.

Adam and Meghan, it was wonderful to finally meet you two. You're both wonderful in person and it was great to hang out with you. (Also, you two being smile twins = win.)

I know I'm missing people but I've got to get ready for work but, when I have time, I'll come back to update it.