I Heart Sausage! and Wifi.....

I have taken it upon myself recently to test my temptation resistance factor (TRF). I go into stores and bakeries etc... and look at all the things I could and would eat if I had the metabolism of a fruit fly. Today I scored a quiet victory for myself, first I made it through a trip to Rudy's Bakery in Roscoe Village and then I went to the Taste of Chicago during lunch with my camera in hand taking pictures of things I might like to eat. I am happy to report I did not eat a thing! I must admit It is a lot easier to not eat when you're poor...

This is the sausage I would have eaten



This is a skewered shrimp thingy... it smelled really good



This is a picture of a cow, it's not a real cow though...



When I got home tonight I found that I once again have wifi (yippee!). My big plans this weekend are 1. To weigh in tomorrow at Weight Watchers. 2. Possibly search for a new pair of flip flops. 3. Sleep a bit. Other than that my datebook is wide open. Oh, I might color my hair again... it's looking a bit like Meryl Streeps hair in the Devil Wears Prada....

Senza WiFi

This morning I find that my wifi is gone (sob). It's there, but I won't let me use it. I guess I may have to break down sometime and get a faster connection... maybe I'll just go to the library... This weekend I promise to post something more interesting.

Last night we watched Amelie instead of Bladerunner. I liked it very much - four stars.

New Link

I have added a link for Karolina's Hidey-Hole. You should check it out. Today is going to be another long day, We are going to be sketching this morning and learning auto-cad this afternoon. (All things are subject to change). Then tonight we are watching Bladerunner.

On another note, I can't wait to see what happens with Star Jones and Barbara Walters, they just had a teaser on Today that the gloves are off! Yippee! I better focus on coffee right now.

Lord, I am SO Tired.

Last night I was out like a light and this morning I don't want to move. I may have to over caffinate myself this morning. Today in class we are going to Federal Plaza to draw, it was designed by Mies van der Rohe and there is a Calder sculpture out front. Maybe I'll take some photos to post later.

Sky Shots...

I took these tonight on the platform at Belmont.

Tonight's workshop went alright. They worked on chair models and we went on a trip to Karolina's studio to look at good cardboard craftswomanship.

Long Day

I'm laying here in bed, wearing nothing but a t-shirt... oh wait, that's my alter ego talking there... Heh heh heh. I really am in bed as I post. Today in class we are going to draw in the morning and then this afternoon they are making chairs out of cardboard. Then this evening we are having a workshop which I have to run. Really it's just going to be time for them to work on their stuff. I'm not particularly looking forward to staying out all day - but this is what I signed up for... It's only two nights a week.

Maybe having my coffee will pick me up... I better get vertical now or I'm never going to.

Wrigley Field

I took this photo a few days ago from the Addison stop on the Red Line. I llike it.

Once again I am exhausted. I have another job. I am going to be a Weight Watchers Receptionist. I hope I'm not filling my plate too full...(ha! get the food reference???) I think I do better though when I have a bunch to do. I'm not very good with down time.

I feel potential typos coming on, I better go.

999

I currently have 999 hits to my blog. Could you be 1,000? If you are let me know and I may send you a prize of some sort.

Today I was on my way to Target when I decided to stop by a Weight Watchers meeting. It was a leader I'm not familiar with, her name is Dara. She has the patience of a saint (enough said). When I was done I met up with Karolina and we went up to Starbucks. I haven't seen her or Andrew in over a week which is strange. She rented a new apartment the other day... it sounds really nice. After Starbucks I went to Target and bought some frozen meals to take for lunch while I'm working. I also walked around the area where they are starting a new Weight Watchers Meeting. If they decide to hire me I might work up there. I walked past California Field where they have wheelchair softball... It was over so I didn't watch, but it might be fun sometime.

On the way home I walked down Broadway, they were cleaning up from the Pride Parade. It smelled like bar after a long night of excess I'm glad I didn't stick around for it.

Nicole, Keith, Tom and Katie

A hearty congratulations goes out to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban who tied the knot today Down Under (that's Australia if you don't know). Her relationship is a 180 degree turn from her exes...You actually hope that things will work out for her, while we're waiting for the Tomkat fiasco to blow up any day.

Today is the Pride Parade, I've never been to one... it might be an opportunity to look at cute boys - although completely unavailable cute boys... I may give it a try. I start TAing for my Interior Architecture class tomorrow. I should probably get some grocery shopping done so I can have my menu planned out so I don't fall off the wagon. I have to weigh in on Saturday.

The informational meeting I went to yesterday seemed to go pretty well. I had an interview - I think my personality shown through (it usually does). I'll find out Monday evening what's the next step in obtaining my third job.

Relevant Rant

I posted an entry on my other blog which I believe would fit quite nicely here, click on the link if you wish It Hurts to be Horizontal It's titled "So" posted on June 22nd. It turns into a bit of a rant.

Possible Titles for Today's Post....

I Heart Oak Park

Pride

Best Day In A Long Time

Man Mumbles Unintelligible Remark (I think it was a compliment).

Who Comes Up With This Stuff?

THIS LOOKS YUMMY! What in the hell are people thinking? Do they actually think someone will make this for company?

It's Been a Long Week

I didn't realize it until it was over but am worn out from working all week. Not that I mind, it's better than having too much free time on my hands. I'd tell you more, but I keep making typos so I better go.

I Should Know Better

Than to eat bridge mix and carmels for dinner. I'm not feeling too bad, but I should know better - I need to get out tonight and buy vegetables so I have something good to eat around here.

Last night I called my mother on the phone and my nephew Max Elvis was over at the house. In the background he called out my name so I got to talk to him. He said he was eating strawberries, I asked how many he had eaten and he said "too many". It will be nice to see him and Leo when I go home in 37 days!

Andy Avalos says it's only going to get up to 76 today... Today I get to meet with Lydia from the Early College Program and get the roster for next weeks class. I'm feeling pretty good about it. Although I have no experience with Interior Architecture I think I can handle it.

I Need To Get Me Some....

No, I haven't been drinking... I just need to get me some affection sometime soon or I may eat my way through Chicago. ENOUGH SAID.

Potential House Guests

Last night I watched Big Brother and saw who the Potential House Guests were.

There are going to be twelve house guests and America gets to decide six of them - my question is how are the other six picked? If you are all interested in voting I would like to see any of the following people in the house. Chicken George, Bunky, Marcellas, Lisa, Cowboy, Nakomis, Howie, Kaysar and Janelle.

The only person I would hate to see in the house would be Alison.

I'll have to figure out who my dream team would be.... Realistically, if everyone got along it wouldn't be very interesting.

Big Brother Returns Tonight...

Once again I have something to live for. Big Brother All Stars... I am sooo excited. I can't wait to see who I get to vote for. From what I can tell there will be a selection of former houseguests that we get to vote into the Big Brother House. I hope they have some people from the first season when it was less internal struggle and more fan popularity contest (maybe Britney or George will be choices!)

Maybe I'll apply to be on it next year once I've graduated.

I Heart Humidity

If you think I'm serious, I'm not. I'm sitting here trying to wake up and I feel like I've got a wet washcloth draped over my body. It could be worse.. I could be sweating profusely as opposed to only mildly. Today in class the students are finishing up their wire sculptures and then we are going to the Museum. It will be nice to get out a bit.

Andy Avalos the weather guy says it's going to be hazy, hot and humid, blech...

Day Two / Dead Rat, Broken Glass

Okay, the second day went better, not that the first day went poorly. When I got home I went to a Weight Watchers meeting and on my way back I saw a dead (squished) rat laying beside some broken automobile glass in the street. Hmm... I'm sure there's a story there somewhere.

I also came to the conclusion that it was more important for me to buy coffee than buy extraneous food the next two days. Those of you who have seen me with no caffeine will attest to that. I now officially have 57 cents in my checking account. So much for that Doctor bill.

iCard from Karolina

Karolina sent me this nice card. I'm glad she's my friend.