January 2010
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Chicago weathergirl vs the mighty Anhalt
Me, commenting on Twitter: "Sometimes less is more when it comes to danger" - Ginger Zee, followed by more word vomit (nod to @LaughingLoud for catching that one)
Ginger Zee's very delayed response: @anhalt Take this for word vomit :) Many more reasons: http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/as-seen-on/Why_So_Much_Snow__Chicago.html
Me: @GingerZeeNBC It was a great soundbyte! You have to expect the common folk to get a kick out of broadcasters' grandiose statements!
Ginger: @anhalt That's just it.I'm a meteorologist.Didn't study broadcasting.I am typically very accurate. Had to reply cause "word vomit" was used.
Me: @GingerZeeNBC Phrase from "Mean Girls" and its not like my joke has any influence on the viewing public. Also TV Meterologist = broadcaster
Ginger: @anhalt I have seen that film. Love it. Meteorologist still = meteorologist :) that happens to be on TV. Happy New Year.
Me: @GingerZeeNBC I'm surprised you bothered to keep this ridiculous conversation going. Have a great 2010! Brant's still around, right?
Jan 1st
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December 2009
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Dec 31st
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Dec 31st
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The Good Life. punknews: What is the last band you saw this decade?
Dec 31st
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Dec 27th
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Kuma's almost killed me
But it was worth it. Eyehategod, December’s Burger of the Month: dusseldorf mustard, pecan crumbles, bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates, fresh rosemary. And two seats at the bar. And three tasty beers. And funny tourists to look at (yeah - I’m being judgey) And now I’m broke.
Dec 27th
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Dec 27th
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my christmas morning so far.
wanting to wear my new boots… reading my new book… watching this DVD…
Dec 25th
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Dec 24th
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Losing myself in Chicago history
I’m such a flippin’ nerd. I’m totally losing myself in the Encyclopedia of Chicago and Forgotten Chicago (and google). Its after midnight and I could care less. There is a mystery building across from one of my places of employment. I’m not current on my architecural terms so we’ll just say the “section between the top floor and the roofline” showcases...
Dec 22nd
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“Time to zoom in on the beluga snatch!”
– My roommate, as we watch the news roll footage of the Shedd Aquarium beluga giving birth
Dec 22nd
Dec 21st
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western ave through the ages: part 1
A lot happened the summer I turned 16. It was the summer after my sophomore year. I had made tons of random friends that school year and was psyched to spend the summer with these different groups of people who I found truly awesome. Not so awesome was having to play volleyball every morning at 6:30 am, but I didn’t let that stop me. (So begins the trend of not letting early morning...
Dec 21st
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Dec 20th
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western ave through the ages: prologue
I don’t know why but there is something about Chicago’s Western Ave. It holds a special place in my heart. Yes, the miles of traffic and shitty drivers and clusterfucks and car dealerships. I’ve spent ten years driving on that street. Ten years of changes. And most importantly, ten years of memories. Western was the thoroughfare I took to get into the city from Evanston. It was...
Dec 20th
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Brittany Murphy dies at age 32 →
Cardiac arrest? Drugs. Gotta be. She was always so cracked out. Another young life. WTF!?!?!
Dec 20th
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14 Surprising Uses for Your Microwave →
Microwaves are scary & unnatural but this is cool! vikax: nutritionista: Another WIN from Real Simple! 1. Disinfecting and Deodorizing Sponges Don’t throw out the kitchen sponge that smells like last night’s salmon. Soak it in water spiked with white vinegar or lemon juice, then heat it on high for 1 minute. (Use an oven mitt to remove it.) This will also disinfect any sponges you used...
Dec 18th
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Dec 18th
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Senor Rory Lakes New Years Tamale Dreams →
This will be my New Years Eve experience if I have anything to say about it. Just. need. one. friend. To say yes. (Its near my house. Only $20 and includes tamales & other food, shitty keg beer, margarita punch, and Rory’s own special brand of karaoke. What a mother-f*cking party!)
Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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Dirty, dirty girl
So I was at an evil-dirty-anti-union retailer this afternoon, picking up some things for this Sunday’s annual cookie party when I stumbled upon the housewares section and decided to grab an incredibly UNDERpriced 400ct Egyptian cotton sheet set. I’m alittle too excited over these sheets, but its something I’ve needed for quite some time.  I continue to meander the crowded lanes,...
Dec 12th
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Dec 11th
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Ugh.
Feeling ill after a phone call with Sprint. Well that call just ruined my day.
Dec 3rd
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Dec 3rd
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Vote for Bike Basket Pies as Daily Candy SF's... →
Please support one of my good friends (Chicago native, UIUC alum) and the hobby that became a business out in San Fran. I am so proud of her. If only Chicago had Bike Basket Pies! From Daily Candy: Originally published September 25, 2009 Bicycle Diaries Bike Basket Pies Riding a bike? Oh, c’mon, that’s easy as pie. But riding a bike with a basket full of delicious homemade pies? That’s...
Dec 3rd
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