LA girl in Chicago?

Yes, I'm still here but no, I have not been doing much knitting.  Here is what I've been up to.

I am moving from Los Angeles to Chicago for a new job at Northwestern University.  I am a LA girl through and through and this is a big change for me.  I'm starting an exciting new job and Chicago is a great city. That said, I am going to miss my mom, sister and friends.  I have a feeling that I will find an excuse to return to LA soon! 

Other than the 3 months that I spent on exchange in Barcelona during business school, I have never lived outside of California.  What in the world am I going to do during the winter with the wind chill and snow?!  And what in the world does it mean to winterize my car?!  On the plus side, I get to check out new yarn stores and wear all of the wool sweaters that I have made but never get to wear in LA. 

Wish me luck with my move and I'll get back to knitting once I get settled.