landed in chicago and promptly lost

just landed. took the L train into the city and searching the streets for my hotel -- luggage in tow. I’m lost and so succumbed to starf*cks for something cold and internet access to google my location. I think im close. cross your fingers. i started at the 200 block and need to get to the 1800 block. currently, i'm at 1400. i have to be close. I so very badly wish I had my skinny tire onespeed bike with me. this is a great city to ride in and I believe it’s a long distance of walking to the conference from the hotel. might check into renting a bike. well. the adventure never ends. that’s what is wonderful about life. I plan to snap as many fotos of bike messengers as I can and anything else odd and interesting and lovely here. if I ever find the hotel. otherwise I wander the streets for 5 days. maybe I'll just camp out at the conference hall. stay tuned. first thing i saw off the L train. whitestripes. i love this.