My Prince trip to Chicago

The last time I saw Prince in concert was nine years ago.

It felt crazy because I had seen him perform many, many times the previous year at the Forum, but when I saw that he was doing a concert in Chicago, I had to go.

I went by myself. It was something I had never done before: my first solo trip.

I flew from LA to Chicago and took a train downtown.
I walked the beautiful city and chatted with locals.
I went into restaurants and dined alone.
I took a class at a cute Yoga studio.
I found out a friend was coincidentally in Chicago and we had deep dish pizza together.
I saw Prince perform two nights at the United Center and one night at the House of Blues.

Something about this solo trip was very special. It gave me a sense of independence, confidence, spontaneity, and deep joy I had not felt before.

I thought I would be going to many more Prince concerts.

Five years ago, when I got the news that he had passed away, it became even more of a special trip.