Jacqueline Marshall:  

After graduating from FHS, I went straight to work and did so for 3 years. It was probably the best thing for me right after college...i just was not ready. After those 3 years, i packed my bags and left Farmington, Michigan to attend college in Chicago. It's a great city with something to offer everyone, and I was clueless that it even existed prior to my first visit there. It's great -- although i still remain loyal to the Red Wings and Tigers! Not much into basketball! In 1990, I graduated from Moody Moody Bible Institute from their cross-cultural communications "missions" program. At that time i was living on the south side of Chicago where I stayed for about 12-13 years! Want a cultural experience -- move to the south side of Chicago! How insulated was i living in the suburbs of Detroit as a kid! And did you know that there is real mexican food out there -- not just Taco Bell! I've even learned a little spanish! I loved it and it was one of the best times of my life, learning a new culture and loving the familia based lifestyle! It was about 8 years ago that I felt moved to do just that -- move to the North side of Chicago -- about 2 miles west of Wrigley Field (i can't believe the number of people who actually like the Cubs...they're everywhere....and they come out like ants on game days...literally the streets can be seen filled with lines of Cub fans walking miles to their beloved teams stadium...they're crazy!) Needless to say it's a different world up here as compared to the southside. I was "lucky" enough to find an affordable place in an area that's beautiful and yet has that small feel to it...you know...coffee house on the corner, grocery store within walking distance, good neighbors....the lake just a 5 minute drive away (probably a 45 minute walk away). I love the lake! Everyone should have one! I've still r...Expand for more