It took us 3 days to get to Illinois, but we made it. It was amazing to see a state outside of utah, and I had forgoten what "imigrants", like myself, where deprived of in utah. The signs for Beer once we crossed the state line into Wyoming were bright and plentyful.

We stayed in Evenston WY that night. Our hotel was next to an off track gambeling lodge. And accros the street there was a Huge sign that read "ADULT XXX". Oh the sinners sure no how to advertise. HEh!

We ended up Driving Wyoming in a day, Nebraska in a day, and then Iowa in a day. We got to Illinois around 4pm on Monday.

Looking out the window as we passed cornfield after cornfield, i was reminded on how this place gives time for reflection. And the closer and closer we got to Illinois the slower things seemed to be, allowing me to look back and let out one big sigh of relief.

I can feel things picking up speed even today. The plans I had a month ago have started to take shape. In a few weeks I wIll be In the windy city. I just hope I dont get blown away.