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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Why Today Was the Best Day Ever...
Every day can't be amazing... but today was SPECTACULAR. And it was Monday. Why do I love, thee, March 30th, 2009... let me count the ways :) 6:15 a.m. I woke up, looked outside, and realized the hellish winter storm that swept through Sunday had passed... and the sun was out... and the snow was gone. Like it was all a bad dream. Or a result of four mimosas.6:20 a.m. Peapod delivered a week's worth of groceries to me by 6:30 a.m.... including five bottles of champagne for a work party later...
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Notable Quotables
"The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof shit detector. This is the writer's radar, and all great writers have had it."Ernest Heming...
Shamrock Bar Shuffle
For the first time in four years, I had plans to run the Shamrock Shuffle this morning. The Shamrock Shuffle, if you're not from the area, is the kickoff to running season for many Chicago runners. Those years that it's unseasonably warm, runners rave about how much fun and how motivating the 8k run can be. I, personally, have never signed up for it being the winter pessimist that I am. I've come to terms with the fact that spring is just a season on the calendar. That Summer and Winter are...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Notable Quotables...
"Happiness often sneaks through a door you didn't know you left open."-John Barrymore, American ac...
Monday, March 23, 2009
Bachelorette Parties Not Welcome
Last summer, as a farewell to my days living right off Halsted (down the street from the whips and chains store AND Gaymart), I organized a Girls Night hitting up the Halsted bars. The night was fabulous, until we abruptly turned a corned onto Clark Street and quickly got accousted by exactly the men that we were avoiding that night.I digress.Point is, throughout the night, we did get a few stares and a lot of questions asking for the bride-to-be. One bar even had a sign, "No Bachelorette Parties...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Notable Quotable
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it." Yogi Berra, National Baseball Hall of Fame mem...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Proud to be Irish Because...
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I thought I'd reflect on reasons why I'm proud to be 95 percent Irish (dang rando German guy who squeezed into the family).I have a reason for being pale... and sometimes I can get enough freckles to merge together to appear like a tanI contribute to the 10 percent of the population that require SPF 60I have the ability and excuse to hold a grudge for decadesI can (and have) convince(d) strangers that I was a professional Irish dancer as a child... River Dance is a...
Dear North Face Part 2
Dear North Face,It was 72 degrees today. I don't need you.Happy St. Patrick's Day,C-...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
How to Master Chicago St. Patrick's Day with a Marathon-Mind
Surviving St. Patrick's Day weekend in Chicago is a skill that takes years, and a lot of practice, to master. You need to go into it with the mindset of a marathoner... not a sprinter.For those who are still hung over, heed the advice of a pro...and by pro I mean seasoned professional :)Pre-Race Prep: The nights prior to the race are important to ensure you're body is in top-notch condition. Pre-party prep... stay in the night before. Hydrate like it's your job and eat a solid dinner.Carbo load:...
Friday, March 13, 2009
Corkage Fees Illegal?
Who knew... apparently it's illegal to charge corkage fees at BYOB restaurants around Chicago!Way to enlighten, Time Out Chicago. This reminds me of the time I found out that all cabs are required to take credit cards. Don't let them convince you they need to drive you to an ATM before dropping you off. They are lying.Thank you, Time Out, for bringing a little honesty back into the world.... or at least Chicago.Drink ...
Notable Quotables
"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." - Nora Roberts, American Aut...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Looking for Luck?
Is it seriously already Thursday?! Where has this week gone? Or as some people may ask, where have the leprechauns gone?I came across the strangest story this morning talking about a man in Ireland who has a webcam set up to spot leprechauns on St. Patrick's Day. Apparently, for more than 10 years, John Murphy has been researching leprechauns. He runs...
Monday, March 9, 2009
Dear North Face....
My dearest North Face jacket, I'm sorry my psycho cat ripped a hole in you and caused a ridiculous amount of down feathers to come flying out. I'm also sorry I had to temporarily fix you with scotch tape for day, and you felt embarrassed that you looked cheap for a milli-second to the Chicagoans I passed on the bus.I know you're in the warranty department right now... and I'm getting slightly worried that you're enjoying the California weather a bit much. It feels good right!? You're probably...
Sunday, March 8, 2009
City o' the Irish
I've seen a lot of crazy things happen in Chicago around St. Patrick's Day. In many ways, in the past four years, March has been a bit of a bizarre-o month --which may or may not be caused by excessive amounts of green beer. But this weekend has to have hit a high on the rictor-crazy scale. Saturday afternoon, after a familiar Toro lunch, me and...
Monday, March 2, 2009
The MOST Dramatic Rose Ceremony YET!
VS.Thank god for the Bachelor... because otherwise, what would I have to look forward to on a cold Monday?Tonight is the final rose ceremony with cute, single dad Jason... who was reminded the first 10 episodes that he got his heart broken, tragically, by the late (now single) Bachelorette, DeHanna.The teasers are literally killing me they are so dramatic....
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