When I was 10, my parents sent me to my first sleep-away summer camp, Camp Echo in Michigan. Aside from our daily affirmations (yes, believe it) in the outdoor chapel (it was run by the YMCA), I remember almost liking archery, the staff forcing me to swim in the freezing lake, and being picked last for every softball game.
The good thing is that I've had many wonderful experiences in my life since I was 10.
However, the highlight of that summer occurred on the last night when the entire camp gathered for its end-of-the-summer awards ceremony. Confident that no award would be distributed to me, I sat in the back and watched as kids were called for their awards: fastest runner, best diver, most baskets scored. The evening stretched on as the star kids approached the podium to accept their awards.
Then - I almost even missed it - they announced the award for…drum roll… “Best Waiter.” And my name was called. MY NAME WAS CALLED!!! As one of our rotating chores, it never dawned on me that waiting tables was award-worthy - or that I could ever stand out from the pack doing it. But here we were. In disbelief, I rose and approached the podium to the wild applause and cheers of the other campers and staff.
Accepting that paper certificate with my name on it as I was coronated as Camp Echo’s best waiter decades ago remains one of my life's most cherished moments.
When the Chicago Association of Realtors (again) gave me and my team its highest award last week - the platinum for the highest volume and most transactions in 2022, it came as no surprise. I am continuously amazed at what my team is able to accomplish. A small yet mighty force, we go the extra mile to ensure that each client and transaction is treated with the highest level of care and advocacy.
Still, in my heart, this award is second only to Best Waiter at Camp Echo.
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Projecting a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of the Merchandise Mart, ART on THE Mart's 2023 programming kicks off with a new piece by internationally-renowned artist Derrick Adams—“Funtime Unicorn: Ruby Rides Through Four Seasons”—which will be on display from April 14 to July 5. The spring season will also feature artwork from soon-to-graduate Chicago Public School students, officially titled “Select Works from the CPS Class of 2023.” ART on THE MART's array of 34 digital projectors show the creations at 8:30pm and 9pm every evening. It’s best viewed from the section of the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells Street and Franklin Street.
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Hanami: Cherry Blossom Viewing
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Cherry blossom season is here and Chicagoans can see them at several places around the city. One of the most popular spots, Jackson Park’s historic Garden of the Phoenix and surrounding Columbia Basin, will hold a viewing festival on Saturday. Attendees can expect to find 160 blooming trees along with Tsukasa Taiko drumming, Shubukai dance performances, origami folding and cherry blossom sketching sessions.
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #4D
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Gold Coast
Now offered at $1,974,000
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Gold Coast
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath West Loop
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8 Bed | 4.2 Bath North Center
Two duplexes offered at $1,740,000
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3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Gold Coast
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4 Bed | 2.1 Bath East Lakeview
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1254 W. Winnemac Ave, #3S
2 Bed | 2 Bath Andersonville
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500 W. Superior St, #1707
2 Bed | 2 Bath River North
Offered for rent at $3,695/mo.
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5 Bed | 4.2 Bath Bucktown
Chicago's finest modern estate
To be offered at $7,250,000
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3 Bed | 4.2 Bath Lincoln Park
Extraordinary custom home
To be offered at $3,595,000
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2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Gorgeous pre-war residence in one of
Lakeview's most prized buildings
To be offered at $449,000
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1 Bed | 1 Bath Gold Coast
Fantastic 950 sq. ft. condo in luxurious high rise with beautiful south facing views and private balcony.
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Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.
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And everything in between.
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