As we inch into 2022 in the Midwest, we all know the only way we can survive the endless winter months is to fantasize about escaping to the beach, chilling with a cocktail, enjoying warm summer vibes and remembering what it feels like to not be constantly cold. But wait- what if I told you that you didn't have to suffer a delayed flight or sacrifice your beloved deep-dish pizza or stop complaining about the Bears to enjoy the best parts of summer all year round? If you’re in the Windy City and dreaming of a vacation in Michigan, you're in luck! Someone has finally found a solution that allows you to live the Michigan-life without leaving the comfort (and misery) of the Windy City! Good news! Anderson & Smith, a savvy start-up which made Chicago their virtual sandbox, has ambitiously reinvented new ways of vacationing without leaving your favorite city. Anderson & Smith are launching an innovative venture to bring the wholesome experience of Michigan summers to Chicago, calling it "Mishy in Chi!" "This is a game-changer for staycation lovers," says John Anderson, the "Anderson" in Anderson & Smith. "We're essentially condensing Michigan down to a mojito-sized experience and serving it on the rocks in the heart of Chicago. And if that doesn't convince you, I am sure our 'Michigan in a bottle' craft beer would.” But what else does this seemingly preposterous idea entail? Take a stroll along the curated beaches of Mishy in Chi, filled with imported sand from Michigan shores — making you feel as if you’d outgoing-calls-only'd to Michigan. Enjoy scents wafting around the place engineered to mimic various Michigan locales and forget the haunting smell of the Chicago River. Next, take a dip in the heated Great ‘Indoor’ Lakes, because acquiring a real one seemed inconvenient to our local geniuses. Think of them as giant hot tubs that look exactly like Michigan's beloved lakes except conveniently located in a temperature-controlled and wind-shielded building! Almost like a ridiculously elaborate mirage, the Mishy in Chi will feature a mock Mackinac Island fudge shop and a digital Grand Rapids brewery serving downloadable craft beers. So why Michigan, we asked Mr Smith, clearly perplexed at this point. The "Smith" in Anderson & Smith just smiled and said, "We took one look at a Michigan map, saw 'Hell' and 'Climax' almost side by side, and knew we couldn't disappoint the people who find that kind of thing hilarious." Although it sounds very elaborate and somewhat absurd, this venture surely brings a unique twist to escaping one’s city without really doing so. Folks waiting to see how this Michigan invasion unfolds will stock up on comedy popcorn, because the hilarity of this innovation is sure to cause a few belly laughs. So, if you're longing for a break from the winter winds of Chicago but don't want to miss out on the latest pointless argument about the Cubs, we might just have a solution. Embrace the absurdity of 2022 and say hello to Michigan, without ever taking a step out of Chicago. Now isn't that a 'Good Morning, Vietnam' moment.