我的香草天空

從上星期開始,芝加哥天氣真的變冷了

六月底之後被我收回行李廂的毛衣.大衣也都重回衣架上

算算芝加哥的夏天只有三個月,現在算是秋天了吧,還真的是四季分明

沒想到原來真正的秋天氣溫是如同台灣的冬天一樣

對怕冷的我來說....還真是一大挑戰

不過我倒是look forward to seeing what real winnter is. 真的很期待

也只有在這邊,我才盡情的穿我最喜歡的毛衣和大衣

今天早上,氣溫只十度左右,我裹著被子,暖呼呼的躺在床上,享受weekend的賴床時刻

窗外傳來悽慘的貓叫聲,我以為我又回到台灣了,那個狗會在街上追貓的世界

當我真正意識到那是貓叫聲時,我才發現這是我來美國這麼久,第一次聽到貓叫聲,還叫的這麼慘烈>< 聽的我心好痛......  (ps.芝加哥沒有流浪貓狗)

可憐的喵喵....天氣這麼冷.....究竟事什麼是讓你這麼痛苦??

想念我的寶貝Baby貓..............

我想...芝加哥人應該會討厭我吧.....竟然才剛來就這麼多第一次
2008.4.18 我到芝加哥的第五天, 遇到芝加哥35年來第一次大地震
2008.8.4 我到芝加哥三個月又21天,遇到南芝加哥26年來第一次龍捲風威脅

以下是幾個昨天網友拍的影片, 大家看看有多可怕吧! 尤其是當你騎著腳踏車遇到的時候.......
不過美國人都很好心,在室內看到你在外面,都會叫你快進屋裡.

 (我昨天就是在這種風雨中騎車的><):

(Thanks TimWChicago for the video few hours ago)

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(Thanks bluesdude21 for the video one year ago)

Illinois Earthquake

Last Updated: 18-04-2008 17:10:12 IST

An Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude that rocked Illinois and surrounding areas appears to rival the strongest ever recorded in the region. The impact of the earthquake was felt up to a 450 miles, surprising residents who are not accustomed to such a powerful tremors.

The earthquake occurred just before 4:37 a.m. and was centered six miles from West Salem, Ill., and 66 miles from Evansville, Ind. The tremors of the Earthquake were felt as far as Chicago, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Des Moines and Iowa. According to early reports, there was no significant damage.

The earthquake shook skyscrapers in Chicago's Loop, 240 miles north of the epicenter, and in downtown Indianapolis.

According to Sgt. Todd Ringle, an Indiana State Police spokesman, there were no immediate reports of damage.

Chicago - Tornado Warning Sounds, Wrigley Field Evacuated

August 4, 2008

Officials say powerful winds and thunderstorms have downed trees and power lines and spawned tornado warnings throughout northern Illinois, including downtown Chicago.

Tornado sirens were activated and echoed throughout the city’s downtown Monday night.

Thousands of fans attending a Chicago Cubs/Houston Astros baseball game at Wrigley Field were evacuated to the stadium’s concourse. Officials warned fans through a public address system and on the scoreboard to get into the lower levels of the stadium.

As of 8:30 p.m., no flights were coming in or out of O’Hare and Midway airports.

National Weather Service Meteorologist Brad Churchill says winds could reach between 60 to 80 miles an hour.

A Chicago Fire Department spokesman says there haven’t been reports of widespread injuries.

Chicago tornado warning sounded; Wrigley cleared 2008/8/4

CHICAGO - A powerful storm led to tornado warnings in downtown Chicago and the evacuation of fans from the stands at Chicago's Wrigley Field on Monday night. The National Weather Service had not confirmed any tornado touchdowns. But it says trained spotters have reported high-rotation winds in DeKalb and Kane counties in northeastern Illinois, where widespread tree and power line damage was reported.
Fans at the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros game were evacuated from Wrigley Field's stands into the stadium concourse as tornado sirens blared throughout the city.
"I've never seen anything like it," said Bob Sejnoha of Algonquin, who was at the Cubs game.
Passengers at O'Hare International Airport were evacuated into the lower levels of the complex's buildings. All flights were temporarily halted, and travelers who had already boarded airplanes were taken off as the storm struck, then led to the lower levels as a precaution.
"It was pretty cramped down there, the whole terminal was down there," said George Wickens, 50, of London, who was trying to travel to Florida with his family. "I don't think anything will be getting out of Chicago tonight."
The storms did not cause any damage or injuries at O'Hare or Midway Airport, said Department of Aviation spokesman Gregg Cunningham. More than 350 flights were canceled at O'Hare.
Chicago Fire Department officials said there were no immediate reports of injuries.
More than 200,000 people in northern Illinois were without power, ComEd spokesman Joe Trost said.
Meteorologist Brad Churchill said 60 to 80 mph winds were expected.
The fast-moving storms caught many residents by surprise.
Warning sirens sent pedestrians scrambling into high-rises and train stations for shelter.
Security guards at the Ogilvie Train Station, just off the Chicago River, ushered people streaming inside away from large glass windows and into the middle of the building.
"The lightning between the buildings was looking ominous," said Michaela Nelson, 58, as she brushed her dripping-wet hair at the station. "And then it just poured."
Kristin Febor, 21, watched the rain approach from the roof of the Marina Towers high-rise in downtown Chicago.
"The wind picked up and in probably five seconds it blew (my friend) into her husband," she said. "He grabbed her and pulled her inside and we all ran down the stairs. It was like dead still and then within five seconds, 10 seconds we were all blown away."

http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=F0m1BN4ZmAQ

我必須說

芝加哥的夏天終於要來了

不知會不會又是只有周末的假象

但我期盼他是真的要來了

連續兩天的好天氣

我第二次到草地上來看書

享受電影裡美國大學生的生活

帶著一塊野餐巾,抱著我的laptop

沉浸在芝加哥難得的好天氣裡

當然,身邊”如果”有個伴,更是再完美也不過的事了

真希望草地上也有插頭,可以讓我無憂無慮的用電腦……..電池快沒電了><