#Hair Style Institute

[mdilip948]

VLCC HAIR  Institute provides short to advance hair  courses for beginners also as professionals in Hair Dressing and Hair Styling Techniques. Career Opportunity: On successful completion actually in Hair Technology ,hair Course qualified candidates can work as Hair Stylists, Freelancers, Faculties, Technical Trainers, Salon Owners or in Media Houses. VLCC Institute course in Hair Technology is devoted for beginners where we teach standard techniques employed by trained faculties, supplying you with the time and space to actually perfect lines, graduation, layering and their combinations. Salon Ethics, Different Techniques of Coloring, Hair Cutting, Chemical Treatments, Hair Extension and Latest Up Styles are added together during this course. This course lays the inspiration for enhancing your skills and knowledge, by providing you with hands-on practical work experience and detailed tutorials from highly qualified instructors. Choosing this course will provide you with the arrogance to expand your collection and develop your talent.

#Hair Course Academy #Hair Cutting Institute #Hair Style Institute #Hair Salon Courses #Top Hair Institute #hair and cosmetology courses #Haircut Institute #Hair Cut Training #Hair Styling Courses #hair salon training #Advanced Hair Stylist Training #Hair Cutting Courses Delhi #hair artist training schools #Hairdressing Courses in Delhi #haircut training center

[vikassharma52145-blog]

Essential Summer Hair Care Routine

Summers naturally dry your mane out and damage them. So, ensure you go easy on any chemical based hair procedures during this time. Avoid colouring your hair. If at all you want to get your hair coloured do it a month before the summer hits.

#Best Hair Lessons #Hair Certificate #Hair Stylist Course in Delhi #Hair Style Institute #Hair Course Academy #Hair Treatment Course

[nyc-looks]

Skye, 21

“My loafers are Dr. Marten, skirt I got at the Manhattan Vintage show, button-down is Uniqlo, cardigan is Heaven by Marc Jacobs, blazer is my mom’s and vintage Ralph Lauren, and bag is Los Angeles Appeal but when they were American Apparel. My style philosophy: Wait for pieces that call to you rather than what the industry is trying to push on you. Curate your own wardrobe thoughtfully.”

Mar 29, 2023 ∙ Chelsea

#nyc looks #street style #street snap #street fashion #style #fashion #clothes #outfit #trends #lookbook #new yorker #fit student #fashion institute of technology #heaven by marc jacobs #vintage ralph lauren #blue hair #leather skirt #los angeles apparel #american apparel

[roystory4]

freshly born gen3 nick had longer hair and a bit of beard happening by the time he got back to goodneighbor, which usually looks weird to me, but ive seen enough gale baldursgate fanart by now to be somewhat ok w it

#sketches #vaultblogging #nicky v #the freaky institute guy that made him would sometimes cut it so nicks a little freaked out by the feeling of scissors on his neck. #he prefers to have regularly cut/styled hair bc hes a gentleman. so he does not like having the long hair and eventually has tua cut it #which pros of gen3 upgrade: partner washing your hair. #cons: feeling of cold metal on the back of your neck wakes up that courser programming real quick

[newimageinstitute]

Best Diploma in Hair Styling Course for Saloon | NIIB Institute

In the dynamic world of beauty and fashion, mastering the art of hair styling is essential for success in the salon industry. At NIIB Institute, we take pride in offering the best diploma program in hair styling, providing a comprehensive curriculum that empowers aspiring stylists with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the competitive beauty landscape.

Unparalleled Curriculum: Our diploma program is meticulously designed to cover every aspect of hair styling, from the fundamentals to advanced techniques. Students embark on a transformative journey, gaining expertise in haircutting, coloring, and texture manipulation. The curriculum integrates theory with hands-on experience, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students for the real-world challenges of a salon environment.

Cutting-Edge Techniques:  Stay ahead of industry trends with our focus on cutting-edge techniques. Our instructors, seasoned professionals in the field, bring their wealth of experience to the classroom, providing insights into the latest trends and innovations. From classic styles to contemporary looks, our students graduate with the skills to cater to diverse client preferences.

Hands-On Learning: We believe in learning by doing. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide students with the opportunity to practice and refine their skills in a simulated salon environment. Hands-on learning is integral to best diploma program in hair styling, allowing students to work on real clients, building confidence and expertise that sets them apart in the competitive market.

Industry-Relevant Courses: Our diploma program in hair styling goes beyond basic hair styling. We offer specialized courses tailored to meet the demands of modern salons. Courses such as Chemical Hair and Advance diploma in Aesthetics & Hair designing into niche areas, providing students with a competitive edge and expanding their repertoire of services.

Join NIIB Institute for a Transformative Experience

Unlock the secrets to flawless hair styling at your salon with NIIB’s exclusive course. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned stylists, our program combines hands-on training, trendsetting techniques, and personalized coaching. Earn your NIIB certification and take your salon to new heights of style and sophistication! Enroll now and let your creativity flourish!

#Hair Certificate Course #Best Diploma Programs in Hair Styling #Hair Styling Course for Saloon #New Image Institute #Youtube

[vidyajyotieduversity]

Diploma / Bachelor In Beauty Therapy and Aesthetics

Duration: Year 1 Diploma (Semester 1 & 2 with 6 Weeks Training) Year 2 Advance Diploma (3rd Semester ; Classes & 4th Semester ; Training) Year 3 Bachelor Degree (5th Semester ; Classes & 6th Semester ; Training)

Eligibility: 10+2 in Any Stream

Internship: 6 Months within Course

Teaching Methodology : Events | Assignments | Live Presentations | Visits | Group Discussions | Guest Lectures | Survey & Research

#cosmetology course #evening make up #glossy make up #hair styling #beauty and wellness institute

[disacurveball]

Yo! It’s Grubby Jesus! (Jonathan Sims, head archivist of the Magnus Institute, London)

[ID: Digitally painted Magnus Archives fanart in the style of an old illuminated illustration. Jon is a thin brown man with thick, long wavy hair wearing dark robes. He stands in profile and holds a tape recorder to his chest while turning to look behind him. He has a stylized white third eye on his forehead, and a gold circle backs his head. End ID]

#tma #the magnus archives #fanart #art #Jonathan sims #Jon sims #TMA fanart #jonathan sims fanart #magpod #the magnus archives fanart #artists on tumblr

[mdilip948]

Hair Course Academy | Hair Style Institute |Hair Salon Courses VLCC HAIR  Institute provides short to advance hair  courses for beginners also as professionals in Hair Dressing and Hair Styling Techniques. Career Opportunity: On successful completion actually in Hair Technology ,hair Course qualified candidates can work as Hair Stylists, Freelancers, Faculties, Technical Trainers, Salon Owners or in Media Houses. VLCC Institute course in Hair Technology is devoted for beginners where we teach standard techniques employed by trained faculties, supplying you with the time and space to actually perfect lines, graduation, layering and their combinations. Salon Ethics, Different Techniques of Coloring, Hair Cutting, Chemical Treatments, Hair Extension and Latest Up Styles are added together during this course. This course lays the inspiration for enhancing your skills and knowledge, by providing you with hands-on practical work experience and detailed tutorials from highly qualified instructors. Choosing this course will provide you with the arrogance to expand your collection and develop your talent.

#Hair Course Academy #Hair Cutting Institute #Hair Style Institute #Hair Salon Courses #Top Hair Institute #hair and cosmetology courses

[vikassharma52145-blog]

VLCC INSTITUTE | ART OF HAIR DRESSING

Comment down your hair problems and our hair experts will help you with the resolution in the comment section. Excessive exposure to the sun will damage your hair’s natural shield. Studies prove those three days of sun exposure makes the cells of hair shaft fragile, making your mane look dry, fragile and brittle.

#Best Hair Lessons #Hair Certificate #Hair Stylist Course in Delhi #Hair Style Institute #Hair Course Academy #Hair Treatment Course

[occudo]

One last halloween one, for the road.

more from this au

[ID: a comic of Jon "The Archivist" Sims and Martin Blackwood sitting on the front steps of the Magnus Institute at night, having a conversation. Jon is wearing a long coat and a scarf bundled up to his chin; Martin is wearing a puffy coat and has his hair styled up into two pointed ears.

Jon, looking grumpy, asks, “What are we doing here?”

Martin, looking sheepish, sighs and says, “We’re waiting for the cab.”

”Hm.” Jon squints irritably at Martin. “But why are you looking like this?”

“You are really out of it this time, aren’t you?” says Martin. “This is my costume… I’m supposed to be a werewolf? I guess it’s not that recognizable, huh?”

”Mhm. It looks bad,” says Jon.

”Geez! Thanks?!” says Martin, hunching in on himself. “I forgot how honest you are when you are sleep-drunk.”

Jon, looking determined, reaches over and ruffles Martin’s hair. He pulls back to admire his handiwork. “Here, now you look nice.”

Martin stares back at him, wide-eyed, his curls now askew. Sparkles frame his face. “…”

”So- what are we doing here?” repeats Jon, as Martin knocks away his glasses to cover his blushing face in his hands.

"We are waiting for the cab," says Martin.

End ID.]

Thank you for the ID. @genderfluid-druid

#tma fanart #jonathan sims #martin blackwood #jmart #occudo's art #described #gertrude is still around au

[seat-safety-switch]

Have you heard about this new scam the banks have going? No, I don’t mean all of global capitalism, because that will just take too long to write about in this word hole. What I’m talking about is the purchase of distressed debt.

When someone can’t pay their student debt, or health debt, or student lunch debt, the faceless institution who gave them the money will eventually give up on getting them to pay it. They turn around and sell the rights to that debt to some other faceless institution, one that can afford to put a little more effort into it. Eventually, they give up too, and turn around and sell the bad debt in a big soup of other bad debt to some other, even more vicious asshole, who will turn a profit if they can collect, like, seventeen bucks of it, because that’s what they paid.

On the face of it, this is kind of insulting. How can someone who paid seventeen bucks for your debt turn around and demand that you give them fifty grand for that university degree that taught you several French words for “butthole” but couldn’t help you find a job or even a grad student position? If you think about it a little more, however, this is a grand opportunity. A lot of well-meaning individuals are buying up this debt... and then forgiving it. If you can buy $50k worth of student debt for $17, ripping that shit up will give you a lot more than $17 worth of good karma. Which will maybe convince the universe to give you that small little bit of an edge the next time you need it – negotiating for a good deal on a shitbox, blowing past a state trooper doing a large integer multiple of the speed limit, or getting into some dicey times with a malevolent operator of a logging truck while you’re working on your first screenplay.

Correcting the impulses of usurious monsters sounded like a good idea to get into, in order to benefit the human race. Unfortunately, yours truly is not exactly a fiscal mastermind, and the Banking Types can see him coming from a mile away. Even if I were to hose off the old man stench and hair from a Brooks Brothers suit I found at Goodwill, they’d know instantly that it’s not this year’s style and clam up. This is, of course, where the ominously-named proxy corporation comes in. My shark of an attorney, Max, set one up for me just for the purpose of buying debt, and then doing the corporate equivalent of shitting itself to death. For just a few bucks that I would otherwise have spent on old Plymouths, I helped a couple people out with their struggles.

Did I do it for a good reason? No. Am I telling you this to brag about it? Absolutely not. Is this a big, complicated story, intended to distract you from writing that ticket just long enough for my accomplice to finish cutting the transmission out of your patrol cruiser? You’ll have a lot of time on the walk home to think about it, officer.

#best of

[fox-guardian]

I am still thinking so hard about artist Jon.

Like. It's a hobby for him, purely, he doesn't plan to make money off of it. It's just for fun. He doodled a bit in his free time and then took life drawing classes in uni because Georgie insisted he needed to get out and do something more than studying so he. Kept studying. But just art this time.

He would describe his style as a kind of realism, but its definitely stylized in colors at least, as he's impatient and goes for bolder colors for lighting pretty early in his process so he doesn't lose the feeling of the piece, especially if it never gets finished. He wants to keep the vibes, just in case he wants to go back to it, so he doesn't forget.

He kinda falls of drawing after he starts at the institute, but I think during season 4 he picks it up again to cope with. Everything. He's not using his fancy drawing supplies since he doesn't have them anymore, just office pens and pencils. It's a lot of Martin, of course. But also Tim. He wishes he could ask Melanie to describe Sasha for him so he could try to draw her too, but he figures that wouldn't go down very well. Besides, telling his coworkers he draws is too much vulnerability anyway. Sometimes he even draws The Admiral, but he doesn't often draw animals so it never does him justice in his eyes.

Then at the safehouse, he works up the nerve and asks if Martin could sit for him for a bit. He doesn't need to pose or anything, just stay right there, Martin, keep reading that book, just don't move too much for a while, the lighting is perfect, he needs to capture it. He needs to map it with pen and paper. His phone camera could never catch the golden light on Martin's hair, and besides, the photo could lie to him later. But muscle memory and scratches in paper are harder to change, surely. He needs to record the moment like this. Hold it to his heart. Feel it in his wrist as he swipes strands of hair across the page, in his shoulder as his arm arcs down the curve of Martin's stomach, in his fingertips as he smudges the pigment he bought from the local craft supply shop to form a reddened cheek.

And Martin's cheeks are red. After everything that's happened, all the distance, his heart wasn't prepared for the intimacy of sitting before the man he loves being lovingly analyzed and having his likeness put to paper. It's exciting and agonizing at the same time, feeling eyes on him for hours as Jon stares down every curve, maps out every freckle, mole, and blemish. And when Martin sees the final image as Jon sheepishly presents it to him, he cries. He remembers feeling the fear of statement givers as he read their stories, living it through the words written. It was kind of like that, only instead of fear, he felt the overwhelming love pressed into every line on the page. Every stroke, every smudge, even tucked into the negative space, filling him up until it couldn't be contained, and he burst into tears. (Which worried Jon greatly until Martin reassured him with a hug and a kiss.)

He doesn't ask Jon to stop drawing him. How could he, when it was always with such love behind it? Not to mention Jon was getting back in the swing of it, oiling his rusty skills, and he was so happy doing it. But he will admit it was mildly mortifying seeing their home fill up with so many portraits of him, steadily increasing in their flattering composition. Jon was drawing from his imagination now that he had memorized most of Martin's form, and it was getting out of hand. He once caught a glimpse of a work in progress of Martin lounging and being fed grapes by cherubs. Good lord.

#ramblings with major #the magnus archives #tma #jonathan sims #martin blackwood #jonmartin #jmart #artist!jon #this got out of hand. its fine. akdjsksjs

[makeupacademyinbangalore]

3 Essential Components in A Hair Styling Course

The world of beauty and fashion is ever-evolving, and one crucial aspect that often takes center stage is hair styling. Whether it's for a special occasion, a photoshoot, or everyday glam, the ability to create stunning hairdos is a valuable skill. In the bustling city of Bangalore, renowned for its fashion-forward approach, individuals can harness their creativity by enrolling in a Hair Styling Course in Bangalore. Partnered with a Top Makeup Academy in Bangalore, these courses offer a comprehensive learning experience. Let's explore the essential components that make up these enriching Hair Styling Courses.

Also Read : Use Of 5 Hair Styling Tools Hair Stylists Must Know

Fundamentals of Hair Anatomy and Types:

The foundation of any hair styling journey begins with a deep understanding of hair anatomy and its diverse types. Hair Styling Course in Bangalore in the top academies delves into the science of hair, covering topics like hair texture, density, and porosity. This knowledge forms the basis for creating hairstyles that best suit different hair types.

Basic Techniques and Tools:

Hair styling is an art that requires proficiency in various techniques and tools. From mastering the art of blow-drying to wielding curling irons and straighteners, these courses equip students with the skills needed to achieve different looks. Top Makeup Academies in Bangalore provide hands-on training in using these tools effectively and safely.

Updos and Braiding:

Elegant updos and intricate braids are staples in the world of hair styling. Courses emphasize the step-by-step process of creating these styles, from sectioning and twisting to pinning and finishing touches. Whether it's a bridal updo or a casual boho braid, students learn to create versatile looks that cater to a wide range of preferences.

Creative Styling:

Hair styling is an outlet for creativity, and courses encourage students to explore their imagination. From avant-garde styles to whimsical creations, individuals learn how to translate their ideas into stunning hair art. Top Makeup Academies in Bangalore foster an environment where innovation is nurtured, allowing students to develop their unique style.

Also Read : 3 Advantages Of Enrolling In The Best Bridal Makeup Classes

Enrolling in a Hair Styling Course in Bangalore, particularly through a Top Makeup Academy, offers a transformative learning experience for aspiring hairstylists. These courses encompass a wide range of essential components, from mastering the fundamentals of hair anatomy to fostering creative expression and honing professional ethics. With hands-on training and guidance from experienced instructors, individuals are empowered to step into the world of hair styling with confidence and skill, making their mark in the dynamic beauty and fashion landscape.

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[waltzingwithspirit]

PICK A CARD: LOVE NOTES FROM YOUR FUTURE SPOUSE

Top Left: Pile 1 Top Right: Pile 2 Bottom: Pile 3

Disclaimer: This is a general reading, so take what resonates and leave the rest.

You are not allowed to copy my work under any circumstances.

All personal tarot readings are PAID.

Thank you for all letting me read for you, please provide feedback.

Pile 1

‘We would be a wonderful us’  ‘Workplace romance’ ‘I’ll follow you till the end’ ‘I’m always gonna be in love with you’

You might get text like this: 1. Them: You are beautiful, more than you realise. 2. Them: I’ll make you breakfast. 

Your future spouse and you share a similar sense of humour, you both will be teasing and joking a lot. I see they are into philosophy for some of you, definitely a deep thinker either way, their view of life might intrigue you. This person an you will have many conversations, they will be mentally stimulating to you and get you thinking. Definitely some air sign presence (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). I see rain is significant, maybe you’ll meet that time but it is coming in strong. Either one of you loves to style hair. I am seeing a man braiding a girl’s hair. It’s the little things about your relationship, spending quality time whenever you can, through thick and thin. They only like you and want you to be verbal in expressing your feelings. They really want to get married to you have an unbreakable bond. 

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Pile 2

‘Hopeless romantic with high standards’  ‘Star-crossed lovers’  ‘You look at each other like the two of you have your own language’ ‘One in simping, the other is oblivious’ - literally everyone else sees it. ‘Are we friends? Or are we more?’

They might say these things to you:

1. I am not supposed to be thinking about you.  3. Why won’t you leave my mind?  4. Wherever I look you are there. 5. Them: fight me for the rest of our lives.

Their heart flutters when you are in close proximity to them. Romantic tension and some awkward moments, with stealing glances and shy smiles. You guys will also have a lot of healthy debates where you disagree and argue, but overtime know how to work things through and are respectful. The transition period from friends to lovers is really being given emphasis here, it’s like everyone else sees it, when you two are together, you forget other people exist. Some of you might even know each other since college or some educational institution. Your love is very pure, only wanting the best for them. It is a slow-burn romance, with hands almost touching but didn’t. You guys are each others safe space, giving a sense of security. 

🌙To know more about your future spouse in detail, DM me for a personal tarot reading🌙

PILE 3

There are many different messages for this group, take it as it resonates. ‘Enemies to lovers’ ‘Friends to lovers’ ‘Workplace romance’ ‘SO THIS IS LOVE’  ‘Cute nicknames’ - even if you find them cringey right now, with the right person I see you turning into a puddle. ‘I feel lovable when you take care of me’ ‘Talk like best friends’ ‘Power couple’  ‘Someday when I say I am going home, it’ll mean I get to see you and that will make all of everything worth it’ Things they might say to you/text you: 1. You are so cute. 2. Do you wanna go driving? Just me and you. 3. We fix it together, because that’s what a relationship is about, going through life together as a team 4. You are so physically and mentally attractive at the same time, that’s why I am so crazy about you. 5. I only pretend I don’t like you. 6. [ angry whisper ] do you even know how cute you are.  One thing is settled, that they definitely find you attractive. It might start out as dislike which will morph into a friendship of sorts leading to a love connection. You guys love to banter. I see a lot of banter. If you read ‘the hating game’ I get those vibes. They find excuses to spend time with you until they are like I am gonna be honest and be more upfront rather than relying on some external factor. One of you is unconventional and the other finds them interesting and the constant need to be in touch, might also be a therapist of some sort, or just have healing energy. 🌙To know more about your future spouse in detail, DM me for a personal tarot reading🌙

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EL TAROT

#pick a picture #pick a photo #pac tarot #free tarot #pick a card #pick an image #pac reading #pick a pile #future spouse pick a card

[a-dumb-sarcastic-bisexual]

I dont have a long funny title for these Nimona headcanons

Nimona will steal the boy's stuff all the time 

she’ll eat food off their plates when they’re not looking or will steal their food from the fridge 

She also steals all of Ambrosius’ rubber bands and claw clips 

And when she thinks the boys aren't wearing their clothes enough she’ll take them and either upcycle them or wear them as pajamas 

They’ve asked her a million times why she does this and her answer every single time is “It's fun”

The trio all have stims that the others view as harmful 

When Bal is stressed he’ll grind his teeth or bite his nails 

Nimona will bite his lips or pick at scabs that he let form

Ambrosius will bite the inside of his mouth or pull his hair 

And they all have little signals for each other to make them mindful that they’re doing it 

They don’t try and stop each other they know it’ll just make it worse but it’s a little reminder that they’re doing it 

Just a little “Hey I know you know yourself best and what you can handle but you’re also starting to bleed so please be careful” 

When they have their mouth stims the other will do things like whistle or hum just small things that you can’t do easily when you’re grinding your teeth or biting your mouth/nails

When Nimona is picking at his scabs the boys will tap their feet or drum on their legs 

And when Ambrosius is pulling his hair Nimona and Bal will offer to tie it up or braid it and sometimes they’ll just slide a rubber band over to him

If he doesn’t want the rubber band or doesn’t want them touching him they don’t force him they consider it a success because they still got through to him 

And if he lets them mess with his hair they consider it a bigger success because they love braiding his hair

When Ambrosius doesn’t have to go to work or doesn’t have to be in early Bal and Nimona take turns styling his hair

It doesn’t matter if it takes 5 minutes or 50 he’ll wait patiently for them to finish

And he leaves the house like that too no matter how crazy or stupid it looks

They have a little collection of pictures that they/civilians took and posted of their “masterpieces” 

Ambrosius has an 8-step skincare routine that he does every single day

Doesn’t matter if he’s witnessed every atrocity the world can throw at him he’s still doing it 

He also has a dedicated hair care routine that he spent hours researching 

Bal doesn’t give a singular solitary fuck what he puts on his face

As long as it’s cruelty-free not expensive and works he doesn’t care 

When Bal and Ambrosius first became friends Bal told him that he didn’t really wash his face even after he joined the institute 

Ambrosius almost passed out while whining about how the world is a cruel and unusual place 

He has worn Bal down over the years and made him use two products face wash and moisturizer 

He also found out that Nimona doesn’t take care of their skin at all

And when they saw how shocked Ambrosius was they continued by saying “In fact I take dirt baths like a chinchilla”

All he could choke out was “My lovely little tornado why?” They started laughing and claimed it’s “good for my immune system” 

Which caused Ambrosius to ask almost hysterically “What immune system?!”

#nimona 2023 #nimona movie #nimona headcanon #nimona #ballister boldheart #ambrosius goldenloin #ballister x ambrosius #goldenheart #I love them #I just know Nimona and Bal don't take care of their skin #they have a very if its not broke don't fix it attitude about skincare #where as Ambrosius has been raised to believe if he's not pretty no one will love him #we love the different sides of trauma showing up in quirky ways

[notbecauseofvictories]

Hi Sarah, I'm going to visit Chicago in a couple of weeks and when I think of Chicago I think of you. What would you recommend I visit/do?

Unfortunately, Chicago is not its best self for a couple months---while I maintain that the city is for all seasons, summer is undoubtedly when it's most alive. However, there are a couple things I will definitely recommend for the unseasonably warm spring traveler:

(1) Eat some food

A friendly word of warning: do not be tricked into eating Giordano's or Lou Malnotti's. Perhaps your companions might try to win you over with promises of Chicago-style hotdogs---do not be swayed! You must manfully resist! (Harold's Chicken is that good though, and if you're close to the one in Hyde Park, feel free to devour the three piece dinner of your choice. Cheap bottle of the too-sweet wine I preferred as an undergrad optional.)

A much better option is to find a place that serves whatever food you love, but does it really really well.

Do you like sophisticated twists on a brewpub menu? Try Moody Tongue in the South Loop

Or are you really more of a tapas person? Highly recommend mfk in Lincoln Park

Would you prefer something a little....meatier? My favorite steakhouse in Chicago is Tango Sur (though I would argue their empanadas are really the showstopper)

There's nowhere in the city that does Hong Kong-style barbecue like Sun Wah in Uptown---I just stopped by after the parade for the Lunar New Year, the duck is to die for.

Are you on the West Side? First of all, do not go to Big Star. I mean, it's fine, but....come on. I'd pick Forbidden Root instead, or head over to Pilsen for Rubi's if you can't survive without tacos.

There are so, so many different bars I would recommend. Chicago was the home of bootleggers for a reason, goddamn it. Still, if you can't get to Wang's (look, I like Violet Hour too, but sometimes you don't want to drink in near-darkness), Koval (the rare distillery in Chicago), or any of the many, many craft breweries we have in the city right now, you probably can stop by one of the many, many, many bars we have in Chicago, and get a drink anyway.

There are more---of course there are more!---but we don't have all day. So instead I will leave you with this bit of wisdom: don't eat at Navy Pier or anywhere too close to Lincoln Park Zoo. If you are at a bar, don't settle for a burger when sometimes, the chicken tenders are actually better. And if you absolutely must go somewhere for pizza, choose Pequod's.

(2) See a thing

Chicago has many things in it! So many things! A hundred thousand things! Unfortunately, I don't know what you're into, so I will just talk about them in general.

MUSEUMS: I am a devoted museum-goer, and Chicago has blessed me with an endless feast. There are the big ones, of course---the Field Museum of Natural History, the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Art Institute of Chicago. However, my favorites are smaller, more unique: the International Museum of Surgical Sciences, Intuit (though it's temporarily closed, more's the pity), the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures at UChicago, the Lincoln Park Conservatory. That's not even all the museums in Chicago! That's not even all the museums that I've been to. It's amazing.

EVENTS: I once joked that I was a person who needed to schedule her enrichment like a blue-haired senior, but the joke was on me---I am that person! Fortunately, Chicago supports me in this endeavor by publishing many, many different calendars of "what to do this week or weekend". Do you want to see something onstage? Well, here you go. How about some classical music? I have a trusty guide. What about non-classical music? Always go to the Chicago Reader for that. Are you thinking of catching a game? Well, we're still in spring training for the Cubs and Sox, but the Bulls are doing okay even if the Blackhawks aren't, and we've got soccer (male and female) now too!

(Unfortunately, the Chicago Sky aren't playing right now, they're my favorites.)

OTHER: Unless you are extremely efficient, coming here and eating good food, doing one other thing, is more than enough. I promise it is! However, if you have more time, I definitely recommend just---wandering around. The Loop in particular is great for this, because it's reasonably small and everyone there is busy doing things. Going places, talking on phones, getting into or out of ubers, protesting outside of the Daley center, etc. etc. It's amazing to watch, and the buildings are pretty neat too.

Or you could wait a couple months, and take the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour, which I think should be a requirement for all Chicagoans. Maybe even everyone alive in the world. Just saying.

(3) Walk along the lakeshore

Chicago offers many delights, but I really do believe that Lake Michigan and its vast expanse of water, sky and space, is a unique gift to the city. It is beautiful in winter, in spring, in storms, in sun. It is free. You can sit in the grass or the sand or amble along its broad paths for miles, looking at unexpected art installations and waving grasses and the way the beaches slope to the water; you can talk to a friend or watch bikers and joggers pass you by. In the summer, there are a dozen different stands offering warm elote or cold soda, and cheerful men on jingling bike carts that will sell you neon orange push pops. In the winter, there are still bikers and joggers but also Canada geese, and you can stare mournfully at the slate grey water and ponder existence.

It is the heart of Chicago. Nelson Algren called us an "October city, even in summer"; Carl Sandburg described us as a shirtless dude who gives great oral. Personally, I think of Montrose Beach in the setting sun of winter, the sand almost too cold to touch---and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

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