Becky had her day at Groupon HQ

So Groupon finalist challenge today and woke up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy. …actually more like a nervous wreck after a near fatal incident with a hammer that I carelessly left in the middle of my floor. Anyways, I arrived in Chicago around 9am and was taken to the Groupon Headquarters where I met the insanely awesome Groupon Staff. After a tour of the building and a few other preliminary stuff ( sadly not a wrestling competition) I was ready to begin my day Living Off Groupons. I started out by heading over to the Hancock Observatory to experience the incredible Chicago skyline. Since I’ve never been to Chicago, I was pretty pumped. I had no idea where I was going and I kind- of attempted to read some maps before asking a man in a Chicago Tribune delivery truck to give me a ride to the tower. The nice delivery truck driver, only referred to as ” Dag” informed me that I was within walking distance of the tower. I continued on my way. In transit, I stumbled upon a nice couple heading in the subway station. I told them about the competition and they generously offered to buy me an all day subway and bus pass since I had no Groupons for transportation. AWESOME! I continued walking towards the Hancock Observatory when I came across two teens in full pajama gear complete with footies. I figured that these were the kind of people that would help me so I stopped them and told them about the contest. They said they had limited time to film their YouTube music video, which ” will go viral for sure. “ They couldn’t help me out but offered me the job of the one and only backup dancer in their video. I eagerly accepted. Anyways, after my brief stint as a backup dancer, I continued towards the Hancock Tower. I met a man in the front lobby who agreed to buy me candy bar ” for sustenance” and I headed up to the tower. I found out, delightfully, that the Groupon pass lasts for one year, so - I’ll be back Chicago. Anyways, went upstairs, checked out the view and all I have to say is WOW! Despite being insanely corny, it literally took my breath away…I didn’t even think that actually happened..but alas, I literally sucked in my breath. I wanted a picture to remember the incredible experience so I traded my candy bar for a picture of me at the Observatory. ” SCREW SUSTENANCE,” I yelled while running around wildly. See, ” I’m so reckless too. “ ahahah. Then, I left the tower and decided to head over to grab a Groupon hot dog from America’s Dog. Met some interesting people on the way..met some crazies too. Arrived at America’s Dog and ordered a Chicago Dog, yeah, I’m so cliche. Anyways, the Groupon was for two dogs and I only needed one so I bought one for the guy behind me…who I think thought I was lying about the whole competition in general. Hot dogs are good. Smelling like hot dogs for the rest of the day- not so good….though who knows, maybe I’ve discovered the new perfume craze. A nice guy on the bus loaned me some gun after I expressed my distress about smelling like hot dogs. P.S. - Am I the only one that didn’t know that hot dog was two words? Putzed around Chicago some more just enjoying being there. Then, I decided to head back to Groupon. Despite having ample time to get back, I started running just to have that ” Amazing Race” feeling. Ran several blocks back to Groupon where I’m sitting writing this blog. CRAZY!