And that's where I'm from

Today the U.S. Olympics Committee announced that Chicago, my town, is the US applicant city for the 2016 Olympics. It beat out Los Angeles for this decision, and that's what makes me even happier.

While I had my doubts when it was first in the running, being torn between wanting the city to profit from hosting such an event, and really fearing the amount of craziness that will be going on, while we, the people who live and work here try to carry on with our daily lives (If I'm still living 9 years from now, well, and living here, which I'm pretty sure I will unless I move to Paris or Geneva). Being a host city would bring Chicago a lot of well-deserved visibility, and a lot of economic benefits. Of course that would also mean many MANY people around the town, and in the way when I'm trying to get to work/home.

Of course, now, Chicago has to compete with other cities from other countries for the honor. But the campaign that the city had put up was great and got the job done here. That's why I am OK with the Daley dynasty. They get the work done!

But I actually got a little teary when the announcement was made. Hometown pride!