The number one thing that rocks my world at the present time

I'm in love with GPS systems!

I'm currently looking a for a job in the field of PR in the Chicagoland area. The majority of PR jobs are located in downtown Chicago. So, for the past several weeks, three to four times a week, I have been driving to the closest train station, jumping on a train and during the 45 minutes that follow, I enjoy a nice leisurely commute downtown. I listen to my iPod, read the newspaper or a book, take a nap, and/or people watch. There are ALWAYS interesting people going downtown. I'm sure I'll have a post on that someday soon. When my train arrives into the city I get off and walk a couple blocks or catch a cab to wherever I need to be. It is so nice and efficient time, gas and everything wise.

But on Wednesday, I had an interview at a food packaging company called, Topco. Located in Skokie, Illinois. I had never been to Skokie before in my life. I took a look at the map freaked out a little from all the tolls, highways and traffic I'd be going through. Lot's and lot's of traffic. I had also decided to have lunch with my friend in the city Marta. So, I Google mapped my home to Skokie, Skokie to downtown (another mess) and then from downtown back home. I ended up having a massive headache from the thought of it all. The worst part, was I wouldn't be able to nap during the commute!

That night I hung out with my two good girlfriends from high school, Ruth and Lauren. And Lauren proceeded to save my life and change my world. I mentioned over a game of Scrabble what I had to do tomorrow and she said something to the effect of, "Girl, use my GPS, Marcia (note: some people, I have found, name their GPS's because they become such trustworthy, loyal, necessary companions.) I don't try finding any place without it."

So the next morning I headed off to Skokie with Marcia. Marcia was fantastic. All I had to do was input my address and where I wanted to go. Marcia calculated the route. She took me down the fastest route and bypassed the tolls and traffic. After the interview she took me all the way downtown for lunch, through all the secret roads (well they weren't on Google) in record time. She even told me where the closest library and McDonald's were from Marta's place. Marcia is my new BF and I was sad to have to return her to Lauren. I will have one soon though, I promise myself.

Here is my piece of advice. And if you never listen or remember anything else I say, remember this: If you ever plan a trip to Chicago, don't attempt it without the assistance of a good friend, GPS (you can personally name her later.)