Really tough day at work today, but a good meeting for DL21C and a fun guitar lesson (with beer!!) finished the day off right. Weather here in Chi-Town is getting better, and I just have a good feeling about this week.
Maybe it's because I won a bet?
Monday, June 20, 2005
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Helpful Book Review: Dry
Dry is a memoir by Augusten Burroughs. It's about his struggle with alcohol and drug addiction as a twenty-something. I finished this in 2 days -- I just couldn't put it down. I'm lucky to have never had severe addiction problems in my life, but I could definitely relate to the feelings that he talked about in the book and the irrational thoughts that can come into your head when you're lonely or angry.
If you've ever fought the demon, whether it's booze, crack, or personal productivity websites, check out this book.
If you've ever fought the demon, whether it's booze, crack, or personal productivity websites, check out this book.
Friday, June 17, 2005
Thursday, June 16, 2005
It's on
Cindy gets Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, and Chris DeMarco.
I get Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, and David Toms.
Whoever places highest in the U.S. Open wins. The loser has to cook a fancy dinner. Go get 'em, Lefty!
I get Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, and David Toms.
Whoever places highest in the U.S. Open wins. The loser has to cook a fancy dinner. Go get 'em, Lefty!
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Interesting: Big Line
I almost forgot to post this pic from our trip to LA. Amazingly, this line only took 30 minutes to get through.
By the way, flickr and iPhoto work really great together. Go Mac!
By the way, flickr and iPhoto work really great together. Go Mac!
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Helpful: Bust that cabbie!
What a good idea! Saw this on Flickr. When you end up in a hellcab, document that sucka!
Monday, June 13, 2005
Interesting and Helpful: The Kids Are Alright
Who is this brilliant freelance writer I keep hearing about?
Friday, June 10, 2005
Quote of the day
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Birthday week event #3
I get the day off for my bday so i made a trip to my favorite store...
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Interesting: Why flirt?
This came up at the game Monday night and Tuesday night, so I figured I should find a response from professionals.
Helpful: Travelzoo.com
Ooo, this might be perfect for Lollapalooza. I'll have to think about this one.
Interesting: 5 Questions
For this game, Jairy asked me 5 Questions, and I answer them here. If you'd like to play, too, just leave a comment.
A bit of background: I lived at Jair's apartment for a few months in college, and they were some of the best times I've had.
1. What was the funniest joke I played on you in college?
Well, there was that time after I graduated when I went out to go drive to work and found that someone moved my car in the middle of the night and filled it with empty pizza boxes. That was a hoot. But, of course, the best would have to be when you left a trail of french fries leading from my room to the kitchen, where you were giggling like mad. I should note that I will always keep a markerboard up in the kitchen of every house I live in, thanks to you. Your drawing of me on the box of Puppy Chow was inspiring.
2. Do you still clip coupons?
Trader Joe's doesn't take coupons, so I don't abuse the Sunday paper like I used to back in the day, but I definitely will wait for bargains or special deals when going out to eat, booking flights, or buying stuff like toilet paper or aluminum foil at the drugstore. I feel like saving a dollar here or there allows me to afford to splurge on things like concerts and Cubs games.
3. Which political issue gets you the hottest under the collar?
I think it's probably health insurance at this point. Everyone gets sick eventually, so to have a system where only people with full-time jobs get the best medical coverage seems ridiculous. I'm hoping that the big problems GM is having will force them to lobby for government-financed health insurance. There's a good reason every other country does it that way: our system is stupid.
4. What was your favorite episode of This American Life and why?
Ooh, is that a tough question. TAL has been a part of our life here for so long now. I'm not sure I have a favorite, but there are two that stick out.
**1 The episode where they spent 24 hours talking to people at the Golden Apple Diner here in Chicago. Click the link above and search "Golden Apple" to find the episode and listen on Real Player. The diner is right by our old apartment, and when Cindy and I listened to the show it really gave us a deeper understanding of this crazy city we had chosen to live in.
**2 All of the Thanksgiving Poultry episodes, but especially the story about the performance artist who used a chicken in his act and kept it in his apartment. Search "Poultry Slam 98" and listen for Act One. Hysterical. This episode also spawned, thanks to one of Cindy's bizarre dreams, a conversation about "Marc Anthony's corn niblets." Don't ask.
5. Do you have any nerdy hobbies? For instance, I work jigsaw puzzles. Do you do anything like this?"
You mean besides blogging? (heh.) I think my nerdiest hobby is my obsession with current events. I read the newspaper every morning and have to pry myself away from the lure of witty political writing on the internet. I also really like playing Scrabble, especially while drinking wine.
A bit of background: I lived at Jair's apartment for a few months in college, and they were some of the best times I've had.
1. What was the funniest joke I played on you in college?
Well, there was that time after I graduated when I went out to go drive to work and found that someone moved my car in the middle of the night and filled it with empty pizza boxes. That was a hoot. But, of course, the best would have to be when you left a trail of french fries leading from my room to the kitchen, where you were giggling like mad. I should note that I will always keep a markerboard up in the kitchen of every house I live in, thanks to you. Your drawing of me on the box of Puppy Chow was inspiring.
2. Do you still clip coupons?
Trader Joe's doesn't take coupons, so I don't abuse the Sunday paper like I used to back in the day, but I definitely will wait for bargains or special deals when going out to eat, booking flights, or buying stuff like toilet paper or aluminum foil at the drugstore. I feel like saving a dollar here or there allows me to afford to splurge on things like concerts and Cubs games.
3. Which political issue gets you the hottest under the collar?
I think it's probably health insurance at this point. Everyone gets sick eventually, so to have a system where only people with full-time jobs get the best medical coverage seems ridiculous. I'm hoping that the big problems GM is having will force them to lobby for government-financed health insurance. There's a good reason every other country does it that way: our system is stupid.
4. What was your favorite episode of This American Life and why?
Ooh, is that a tough question. TAL has been a part of our life here for so long now. I'm not sure I have a favorite, but there are two that stick out.
**1 The episode where they spent 24 hours talking to people at the Golden Apple Diner here in Chicago. Click the link above and search "Golden Apple" to find the episode and listen on Real Player. The diner is right by our old apartment, and when Cindy and I listened to the show it really gave us a deeper understanding of this crazy city we had chosen to live in.
**2 All of the Thanksgiving Poultry episodes, but especially the story about the performance artist who used a chicken in his act and kept it in his apartment. Search "Poultry Slam 98" and listen for Act One. Hysterical. This episode also spawned, thanks to one of Cindy's bizarre dreams, a conversation about "Marc Anthony's corn niblets." Don't ask.
5. Do you have any nerdy hobbies? For instance, I work jigsaw puzzles. Do you do anything like this?"
You mean besides blogging? (heh.) I think my nerdiest hobby is my obsession with current events. I read the newspaper every morning and have to pry myself away from the lure of witty political writing on the internet. I also really like playing Scrabble, especially while drinking wine.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
No bleacher babes
No way in these cheap seats...
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Birthday week event number 2
Down 2 to 1 in the fifth. Can we come back?
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Monday, June 06, 2005
Birthday week event number 1
Down 4 to 0 in the 7th...can we come back?
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Friday, June 03, 2005
Interesting: Spamusement
For your weekend enterntainment, check out these poorly-drawn cartoons inspired by actual spam subject lines. I especially like this one.
Look out next week as Indigo and I play "5 Questions," Craig Kilborn style.
Look out next week as Indigo and I play "5 Questions," Craig Kilborn style.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
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