There are few moments in life where I feel like more of a dork than when I'm in front of a TV, doing a workout video.Exercise is exercise, but I can't help but think of how ridiculous I must look. And I feel like this would be the perfect time, as I'm in sweatpants and a sports bra, for my roommate - who has only been at the apt a handful of times - comes back to pick up her mail. And see me body- rolling to the tv.... haha... oh god.But, alas, this morning because I was too lazy to trek downtown...
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Chicago, Bored of Trade?
When I think of the Chicago Board of Trade... I often think of a zoo. Filled with extremely good looking and successful, driven men. Ninety percent of whom I probably would never date.Mainly, because I've dated one (and I use that term loosely... we went on A date... but I received international texts from Russia so it counts)... and I realized the lifestyles of a PR chica vs. a trader were not even on the same planet of playing fields. I'm sure you can do it... I even have a co-worker happily married...
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The Macarena: New Form of Child Abuse
Watch out Push Ups... there's a new kid in town. And his video is kicking your butt in entertainment value.This video is hilarious....You know he's working on a cruise boat now and has further perfected his gyrations as an adult. Or he hates his mother and will be in therapy for the rest of his life.One or the oth...
The Trib is Here to Stay!!
At least for the time being! Crain's Chicago Business officially announced that the Tribune Tower has been taken off the market.Sam Zells will have to figure out a new location for his next condo complex.Excellent news :)...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Notable Quotables
"If there's a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."- Toni Morrison, Nobel prize-winning American aut...
Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!
As Chicagoans we have several things that could interrupt our eight hours of beauty sleep on a regular work night.These being:Lincoln Park Trixies who are stumbling home from the Tin Lizzy, ears shot from the loud music, talking loudly on cell phonesThe bass of a TV or stereo (undetermined) from your neighborsThe El... if you are fortunate enough to be close enough that it shakes your buildingConstruction from the ridiculously overpriced condo complex they are building across from you... Crazy,...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Anyone Have to Do the Potty Dance?
Pull-Ups have created a microsite.... www.dothepottydance.com... and really I have no words. Other than I forsee myself in 10 - 15 years doing or watching insane things like this... and forgetting that it's insane. Okay... you got me... I do have some words.The voiceover at the beginning was kind of cute. But then it turns creepy when it takes inspiration from children's shows like Tella Tubbies (eek!) or that Australian mens group that performs in neon-colored t-shirts... or is it onesies? Point...
Monday, February 23, 2009
When Rehab Turns Into Remake
Suntan lotion, unpacked. Tank tops, stowed away. Scarves, on. UGGS, on. Hat, on.I'm back in Chicago... and hardly can believe that just yesterday I felt the warm, Florida sun beat down on my pale Midwestern skin.Three days in the sun. I blinked twice, and it was over.I felt like I got the city rehab that I needed. I'm rested and came back to work with a renewed energy. Maybe because I just wanted to pretend that the blue skies and sun outside was bringing 80 degree weather instead of the unfortunate...
Notable Quotables
"In bathrooms, boardrooms, buses, bagel shops, and everywhere else, we all need to imagine a little girl following us around, repeating everything we say and everything we do. Think about all the things you want for yourself and your daughters, granddaughters, and girls everywhere -- and teach them by living it yourself" - Nell Merlino, in Stepping Out of Line: Lessons for Women Who Want it Their Way in Life, in Love and at Work (Broadw...
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Second City Rehab
Much like the summer, this winter I decided that sips the city weren't quite enough to get through the winter. I've been binge drinking the city... resulting in a hyped up schedule that would drive anyone insane. And I completely did this to myself. Somewhere between work, dance class, yoga, volleyball and book club... I hit a wall.And so... my yearly "zen" trip with three of my closest girlfriends couldn't come at a better time.For the fourth year, we'll head to Sanibel Island for a long-overdue...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Notable Quotables
"Don't worry when you're not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition."-Abraham Linc...
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Stump, the Dog
Once upon a time there was a little girl who dreamed of getting a dog. Who, in second grade, wrote stories about how spring is her favorite season because her dad said it was a good time to get a dog, and that red was her favorite color because her cousin's dog was named Red. And then, once upon a time there was a dog that came along to grow up with that girl.His name was Boomer. Her name... you guessed... was Colleen.From second grade to college, Boomer "Chewy" Hart was my best friend. He...
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Charitable Balls
For the sake of spontaneity - and to spend some qt with one of my best friends, Deanna, and her family- I accepted the invitation to attend Children's Memorial's Snow Ball charity event.As a charity ball virgin, I had no idea what to expect.... but I was not disappointed.Navy Pier ballroom was decorated to the nines... 1200 Chicagoans and friends of Chicagoans filled the room, looking their best. Restaurants throughout the city, like Trattoria 10, Giordanno's, etc set up booths serving their most...
Friday, February 6, 2009
Future Through the Eyes of Facebook
This morning, my friends and I got to talking about former flames... or wanted-to-be flames...reunited through Facebook. There were a lot of different stories, but as a whole, one common thread... they were all extremely disappointing, realistic and, most importantly, ridiculously hilarious.Because I found myself laughing out loud at these stories... (with their permission) I had to share.Incident #1:"So, not only do I continue to find it strange that my dad is on Facebook, and actually updates...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Notable Quotable...
"The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them."-Robert Fr...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Denny's Free Grand Slam/Demise of Groundhog Day
Half of today's blog post comes from one of my best friends (and most avid blog commenter), Katie.. as she experienced something weirder than I did today. Turns out Denny's did a promo (nationwide?) giving away free Grand Slam breakfasts early in the morning. Being a marketer myself, there are several parts of this promotion that intrigued me. Grand Slam. We just celebrated the Super Bowl... and not the World Series... unexpected promo. Extremely randomly unexpected. On the verge of not making...
Monday, February 2, 2009
Maneater Lyrics....
Hahahahhaa... I spoke too soon. Has anyone actually looked at the lyrics to Maneater?!They are completely ridiculous. See below. My favorite lyrics are in bold.She'll only come out at night.The lean and hungry type.Nothing is new, I've seen her here beforeWatching and waiting.OOH... she's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door.So many have paid to see (is she a stripper? call girl?)What you think you're getting for freeThe woman is wild, a she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar (no words...)Money's...
Maneater... birth song??
Interested in finding out what was #1 on the Billboard charts the day you were born?Finding out "Maneater" by Daryl Hall & John Oates was on the top charts on Dec. 30th, 1982 is slightly disturbing to me.I really don't understand the original or remake of that song all that well anyways. What really is a Maneater? Is it a female player? Is it a heart breaker? Or is it a psycho girl?And could a birthday Billboard hit be indicative of a lifetime cursed by ridiculous dates/dating experiences?Perhaps...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Showing off Chicago...
I've fallen back in love with Chicago... bad weather and all. The activities of the past couple weekends sealed the deal for me. Chicago is a keeper. "I do!!"1) Skiing in Wisconsin. Last weekend, with a high of 10 degrees, a few of us joined Chicago Sport and Social for a day trip to Devil's Head ski resort in Wisconsin. We froze our asses off, but had a blast being bundled up... and then thawing out in the lodge over excessive amounts of beer and pizza.Coming back to the city, it may have...
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