Chicago Trip!

I attended a week long training course in Chicago, IL. Since my company is global they flew people in from ALL continents. Here I'm hanging with my best buds Stefan (Germany) and Michael (Ukraine). Such a great week of sports, dinners, late night chats. CORE Members

I won't explain this but to say Alexis deserved every $1. Her "defensive" ways were enjoyed by me. Alexis, an amazing singer (karaoke to Sweet Home Alabama) and we shared some fun moments on BOTH weeks.

My class

You have to meet our technical ladies! Hailing from Italy we have Valentina Del Frate and from Spain Monica! Members of our Core team! (They were super athletic and only took 15 minutes to get ready after volleyball for the Social Center! wow)

I flew back to Chicago after Jen/Neil's wedding on Saturday to continue my training. Here's a shot outside my window as we cruised westward.

My buds! We played volleyball, tennis, and danced it up! Canada/Netherlands/USA/UK.

More friends! Me, Kim, Matt, Rupal at Cadillac Ranch!

View from outside my dorm room! Yes our small rooms were the perfect thing to keep us mingling and outdoors!

My Second Team!

 

Howdy crew, I'm out exploring Chicago for Accenture's training. I have sooooooo many pictures (over 30) once I get back home, so hang in there! Plus, they voted me social coordinater of all "after work" activities! Yeah baby, I get to show 250 people from 17 countries, how to have fun American style! :) I think I'll put a new shot up each day, so this will last an entire month! hehe I like when my counter rises!

Betty, Scott, Karim (does he ever has his euyes open for a pic? hehe) and the Player-et Richa! This is a special shot just for you, since you are staying around Rutgers and cause your sister thinks it's a sweet shot! Cadillac Ranch before the pole dancing competition!

The Florham Park, NJ / NYC Metro office Accenture's! hehe, my home crew!

Scott, Jen, Aaron all came to Cadillac Ranch - the premier bar/club in the area! (next to the Apartment in Lincoln Park!). Great night!

Teach me oh mighty Cowboy! *bows* This 6 inch critter got all the ladies to come over my to desk during training! "I wanna be a cowboy and you can be my cowgirl!"

Section what? Section 2! Team 3! This was my immediate group of 9 that worked together on our 2 week long case study on UNITEL! From Poland to Italty to Australia etc we were from all over! Our mascot: "Wild Cotter Jr!" Check tomorrow for this critter :)

Another great evening at The Grand Victoria casino! Hey Aussies' you should have brought your passports! Since casinos are not allowed on land in Illinois, this puppy resided on a restored crusier on the riverside. Aaron, from BU, came to visit along with Swaub, Richa and Scott! And remember always bet the max on the slots, for 7-7-7 will appear! :)

View from the 96th floor of the John Hancock building of Chicago at night! BREATH-TAKING! The elevator took 5 seconds to reach the top - you do the math! (my ears are still popping!) My crew and I marvled at the view and then left to get our bags at the Drake Hotel.

Scott, Karim and Betty in a stretch limo! Wow, what a ride from O'Hare to the Q Center! That was my first limo ride since prom. With a T.V., awesome stereo system (guess who was the DJ :) ), and disco lights, we were riding in style!

Betty, Scott and Richa at Newark airport. Scottie's 1st rule of traveling - always fly with beautiful women! These two ladies worked their magic upon our arrival at O'Hare international, finding a nice place for our luggage while at Chicago for the evening...