Golden Morning in the Gold Coast

When I awoke this morning, sunshine was seeping in through the slats of my window blinds. When I looked out and saw blue skies, I couldn't help but smile. After opening my windows to the fresh air, I decided to get up and go for a walk. I bundled up (it was still quite chilly, despite the deceivingly warm look of the sunshine) and grabbed my camera. I've been wanting to get out and take pictures of my neighborhood before I leave it in May. I adore the architecture in the Gold Coast, and I'm going to miss it. But, I had to finally admit to myself that I've been living just a tad bit beyond my means here. Of course, it's not as though I won't come back to the Gold Coast to go out, shop, and eat, but for the next few months, I'm going to relish the convenience of living just north of the Loop and enjoy everything the Gold Coast has to offer. I'll probably take many more pictures, but here are some snapshots from this morning: