Chicago Bound

So for some reason I believe that my writing 'Career' can really pop off in Chicago. I have no real clue as to why I feel that way but for the longest I have. I've always pictured chi*town as this chic place where there was nothing but cafe's and poetry lounges where people got on stage and performed. As far as I know this could very well be true but then again Chicago is a city riddled with gangs and violence. And yet this is still somewhere I want to jump start my career as a writer. Maybe I watched 'Love Jones' one times too many. I watched on as Nia Long and Lorenz Tate lite up the screen with their photography and poetry. I longed to be that creative vixen who could be as passionate about love as I could be about writing. Everytime I watched was everytime I cried because life tore them apart but chicago brought them back together. I really felt their love was fueled by their intensity for self expression. I want to be able to arouse someone emotions through the stroke of my pen. I really believe I'm destined to go to Chicago. While in high school I was determined to produce a documentary about gang life in Chicago. I was and still em infatuated with bloods, crips and vice lords. I did a little research and found I hadn't even scratched the surface of top gangs in the city. I still have the desire to produce a documentary but I don't want to focus solely on the negativity of the lifestyle. Even though I have yet to step foot in Chicago, I know it's a beautiful city. I tend to see the good in everything especially places. Growing up in Baltimore made me aware of the violence and the turmoil but living close to the harbor made me appreciate the beauty of nature. Ever since then I've been finding the beauty in everything, and chi*town is no different. As you can imagine my family is totally against it but I don't expect them to understand. I have a dream in my heart and if I don't explore my inner ambitions I'll surely die wondering how my life wouldve turned out. I would love their support but I dont need it. I can't recall my family members ever stepping out on solely their dreams and faith. Chicago has been in my heart too long for me not to give it a chance. Plus if its the worst mistake of my life I can always come back to New York, I just have to make sure I buy a round trip ticket (Laughin) With Luv, Trist J