Chicago Day 3: The Bean, River Views & Me Clocking Out Early 😌

Day 3 in Chicago and okayyyy…my BODY definitely knows I’ve been walking more than usual 😂 Not even my feet honestly — it’s muscles I clearly do not use enough back home 😭 Because one thing Chicago is gonna have you do is WALK.

But today was GOOD good.

Finally made it to Cloud Gate aka “The Bean,” and honestly the pictures do NOT do it justice. Chicago really be looking cinematic for no reason. Between the skyline, the river, downtown energy, and all the architecture…it’s a whole vibe. I mostly used my Osmo Pocket for pictures and videos. So this vlog got REAL footage this time 😂 Smooth walking shots, river clips, downtown scenes, Millennium Park footage, architecture cruise views…the city was LOOKING GOOD today. Definitely excited to add all the Osmo clips and pics into the vlog because today felt extra visual.

Now let’s talk about this architecture cruise with First Lady Cruises. Yeahhhhhh…that was worth it. Chicago LOVES reminding people they invented architecture 😭 But seeing the buildings from the river honestly hits different. Every turn on that boat looked like another postcard moment. The skyline reflections on the water? Fire. The weather? Perfect. The whole thing just felt peaceful.

Also stopped by Beatnik on the River and that ended up being such a good solo spot. Good food, nice atmosphere, river views, chill energy…definitely my type of place.

BUT…

Once again…

I tapped out early and went back to the hotel 😂

And honestly? I LOVE not having to negotiate that with anybody.

No:
“Come on let’s do one more thing.”
“You can’t already be tired.”
“We’re in Chicagooooo.”

Nah 🤨😂

One thing about solo travel? If my social battery says the day is over, then BABY…the day is OVER.

And the crazy part is I don’t even feel tired in a bad way. It’s more like…my body is adjusting to being active all day long. Walking, standing, moving nonstop, carrying the sling bag, climbing stairs, riverwalk ramps, bus hopping…it adds up 😂

So tonight?
Back at the hotel.
Shower.
Relaxing.
Probably editing Osmo footage while laying in bed 😌

No guilt.
No pressure.
No nagging.

Honestly? Solo travel might be my thing 👀