Thursday, October 31, 2002
Trick or Treat!
There is mandatory dress up at work. If I can't find anything, I'll just wear my pajamas. I know, that's kind of a cop out, but my Sailor Neptune (or Sailor Wet Poon as Xmike so gracefully put it) costume is waaaay skimpy. So, for the thrill of yr life, stop in the store tonite and see me in my pink flannel powerouff girl pjs...you only have a few days left to get yr discount ;)
R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
It just sucks that someone from a group that wasn't all about killing and shit was killed, while he was making music. I'm not saying it would be any better if Eminiem was killed or anything, just this seems so ridiculous. These guys rapped about Santa Claus!
oh dear gods
i NEED some ham.
war is bad!
so you should attend a benefit at the hideout November 18 @ 8pm featuring LeRoy Bach, Cantina (The lovely Nora O'Connor and adorable Matt Weber), Ryan Rapsys (solo) and Marvin Tate, and more TBA.
benefit for
american friends service committee, chicago office.
The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.
cost is $8-15 on some sort of sliding scale...
where do I start?
You have until Sunday to get yr orders in for sex items. Yes, I am quitting the sex store for something completely different.
I have a date with a girl friday nite, who I have not told ANYTHING about this site. Thus, leaving the door open for me to comment about it. Wahoo! Who pays when 2 girls go out, anyway?
I think I'm going to the dead rock star party as Kristen Pfaff, since the whole grunge revival is going down now. If only I still had my old babydoll dresses.
I buckled, and had some chicken tonite. So I'm changing this to "no BEEF week".
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Winter?
Dang, the snow threats this weekend look serious!! Oh well, bring it on!!
I love it when there is TOO much to do on a weekend!!
Tuesday, October 29, 2002
What was I saying about chicago needing an editor?
Engrish.com!
Place yr bets...
I am trying to not eat meat for one week, as of last nite. However, I did have chicken ramen...but it specified the chicken is powdered, so that shouldn't count.
Tonite I am taking Sooz to the powdered steak house...
YAY!
I am in such a good mood I could just burst!
It ain't me babe
I would like to thank the kind samorama reader for alerting me that it sounded like someone was being me in Playboy magazine. No, not posing, but
this site which details the adventures of a girl who works in a porn store in Chicago. This girl actually works down the street from me, in more of a video store. I of course, work in an upscale adult boutique. I did enjoy the pictoral of Miss Dita von Teese though.
I guess I should share a hilarious work story now though. In our front case where we keep little stuff like ben wa balls and vibrating pens and keychains, we have some small rubber mice for Halloween decorations. I'll be damned if once a day someone doesn't ask "oh, what are those mice for?" It's always fun making them feel really stupid.
Monday, October 28, 2002
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The server that hosts it is all messed up, and my page won't load with the code in. They will return as soon as possible, and everything should be intact.
Right this way, Wacker
What a day in Champaign. Started out at the Cracker Barrel (decided against Crab Rangoons). They have sweet iced tea there, hot damn! Then we simply hung around the lovely idyllic UI Campus until show time.
Sure, there was some incidents involving drinking, smoking and head lice, but details are a little hazy.
The show itself was great! It was amazing to hear the whole band on "Poor Places" for the first time. I don't know about reserved seating at a Wilco show. I really tried.
Anyhoot, here's what they played:
War on War
IATTBYH
Kamera
Radio Cure
Sunken Treasure
Shot in the Arm
How to fight Loneliness
Not for the Seasons
Jesus, Etc.
Heavy Metall Drummer
Red-eyed and Blue
I Got You
Always in Love
I'm the man who loves you
Poor places
Reservations
Encore 1:
Hestitating Beauty
One By one
California Stars
Misunderstood
Far, far away
Encore 2:
I'm a Wheel
We've Been Had
Casino Queen
Outtasite (Outta Mind)
Saturday, October 26, 2002
Skele-Tons of Fun
Well, that was some party! Everytime it seemed like there was no more booze, there was more! Costume parties are fun, becasue the people who aren't in costume give you werid looks.
However, I woke up this morning and looked like I had been attacked by a vampire.
Friday, October 25, 2002
Wednesday "bargin" day
I love Chicago, but sometimes it really needs an editor.
Thursday, October 24, 2002
Thanks for noticing!
A customer used the description "She has nice breasts" when identifying me to a coworker. He now gets a discount.
Quote of the Day
"I wish Chris Isaac was dead!" - Xmike
Rock n Roll!!
Damn, I'm in a good mood. Last nite fun was had at Delilah's. Lane has agreed to be Nancy to my Sid for the Rockstar party. I'm holding him to it. Finally figured out why my room was so cold: the window was open at the top!! now it is warm and toasty!
Wednesday, October 23, 2002
????
Person who IM'd me today while I was away, I have no idea who you are. So, let me know?
And more party!
Clare is having her dead rock star party the weekend after halloween. I am trying to decide who to be. Maybe Cassie Gaines from Lynyrd Skynyrd, she was one of the backup singers. Of course nobody will know who the fuck I am. Looks like most of the chicks have jumped on Mama Cass. Er, dressing as her, not literally jumping on her. Should be fun though. I just have to geta good enough picture of her to see the fabulous 70s clothes she wore.
on another subject: someone on the bus was eating hot sauce on pringles...hmmm....
Convalescing
Taking care of a sick Sooz today. We are having soup and sandwiched. Mmm. I guess she won't make it to Delilah's tonite.
In other news, I was squeeking.
Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Party!
I'm getting psyched for Tickey's party Friday. I get to drag my Sailor Neptune outfit out of the mothballs. I haven't been really damn drunk in a long time either. Drunk and in a skimpy costume! yeehaw! (drop me a line if you want an invite. I hear there's going to be a haunted room and APPLE BOBBING!!)
uhhhhh
Not much going on. Felt inspired when listening to Patti Smith's "Gloria" today. Working on getting internet at home. I couldn't even find a phone jack in the place, which is kind of weird.
Monday, October 21, 2002
meow.
I think Judge has finally bonded with me. He drooled on my face! Lucas came over last nite and helped me with pussy duties. they really hit it off!
That is not meant in any context other than the innocent one. I swear
Sunday, October 20, 2002
NEWSFLASH!
I'm single. I'm okay. Really. It's nothing nasty.
anyhoot, past few days: saw Beck and the Flaming Lips and Songs:Ohia w. Damien Jurardo. Both were amazing in different ways.
The Kumg Pow Foursome will be in Chamapagne. Say hi. I guess we don't have any excuse to sit in front of the venue eating rangoons since it's reserved seating, but we probably will since we know no other way.
(yes, I'm fine...)
Kitty sitting for Sooz...I managed to over complicate the litter box, but I think it's okay now. Judge has become pretty chummy with me!
(still okay, I swear!!)
Friday, October 18, 2002
Lamest poll ever results
wacker?
Wacker 1 (2%)
Wacker! 9 (25%)
I hardly KNOW her 26 (72%)
36 Total votes
Look for new poll soon
bleh
It's cloudy, cold, wet, I have a headache that won't go away.
Hopefully Beck will make me feel better tonite.
more Bali news
Many JIS/JES alumni have contacted faculty and others at the school
expressing concern and seeking information about last weekend's attack at
what for many is a familiar nightspot in Bali. At this point in time, we can
convey only the following news: JIS High School teacher and rugby coach
Jamie Wellington is reported missing. Jamie was at Sari on Saturday night
with his teammates from the International Sports Club of Indonesia who had
traveled to Bali for a weekend rugby match. Efforts to locate Jamie will
continue and, in the meantime, our hopes and prayers are with Jamie's
family. We will keep you informed as further information becomes available.
We know of no alumni who were victims of the blast, however, if you have
information that can be shared with the community, please don't hesitate to
let us know. We can take some solace in the fact that, had the attack on
Sari been executed one week later, it would no doubt have resulted in
dramatically increased causalities in the JIS community as we will be on
October break beginning next weekend. Please note that many of the victims
are Indonesians. With critical care and medicines in limited supply in Bali,
a number of people in the community are requesting information on how they
can help. If you would like more information, please contact:
balihati@indo.net.id.
This terrorist attack on the tranquil island of Bali is a great tragedy for
all of Indonesia. We share with you our sorrow at the travesty, and our
prayers for a future of global peace and mutual understanding among all.
Please check on jisalumni.com for further updates.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
A Message to the other 1/2 of the Kung Pow Foursome
Sooz n I are going...check the tickets situation and let us know if U wanna go!!
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
I'm going to become a hippie.
What with the shootings in DC being in my sister's neck of the wood and Kuta in Bali getting blown up. I'm going to burn my bra and smoke pot and run around singing songs.
hmm. doesn't sound much different from what I do now.
on a lighter note...sooz and I (hopefully if i get it off) will be heading to Champaign to harrass the Wilco boys. That should make me feel better.
Monday, October 14, 2002
though for the day
Remember those Frank-n-Stuff hotdogs? i wish they still made those.
Sunday, October 13, 2002
Bring in the Plants!
A large high will settle over the Midwest tonight. Cold air accompanying the high combined with clear skies and light winds will drive temperatures below freezing in north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. Temperatures will fall into the upper 20s to around 30 across the area.
A freeze warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. Tender vegetation will be affected by the low temperatures. Potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside.
Don't go back to Skokie
Sooz and I braved the wilds of Skokie to go see
Ira Glass. While it was a great time, getting there and back on the Skokie Slug was not.
Ugh.
Bali death toll soars - Oct. 12, 2002
Some of you may not know, but I went to high school in Jakarta, and we would go to Kuta in Bali for Spring Break. I think Sari Club was the first place I got drunk there, actually, with a comfortable screw. While there are so many tragedies right now, this one really gets me down. I'm just greatful it wasn't during spring break when the kids from my school would be there, or when everyone was there for the reunion in June.
Saturday, October 12, 2002
Off to Skokie!
If you don't see sooz n I in a day or so, please come look for us!
Friday, October 11, 2002
It's official
I think the story about the jars being screwed on too tight was made official by the National Jar Institute.
Thursday, October 10, 2002
ooh i almost forgot!
Allison Hannigan (who plays lesbian hottie witch Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer) was raving about Wilco on Carson Daly's late nite show...how cute!!
Kitty Bonding
Sooz's kitty Judge isn't the most social kitty in the world, but he actually inched a little closer to the end of the bed he is staying under and sniffed at me, and kind of nudged me. I think we are making progress.
I mean, he didn't even come out for Crab Rangoons!
mmmmm
chocolate ice cream
We are here!
that photo is a bit spooky. if they shifted a bit they could see on the balcony!
Wednesday, October 09, 2002
Mmmm, Hen soup.
I will not be asking for a recipe for this one. Ever notice how there's nothing but kinda weird food around Martyrs? Columbian chicken restaurants, which run out of chicken, that place that serves bear, buffalo, etc...Hen soup consists of stuff that isn't supposed to be in soup: Corn on the cob, hen on the bone, half a plantain. My pinto beans (and the Todd Snider show) were excellent though.
On a mission to get the new Richard Bucker today, and hang out with Sooz for the welcome one of her kitties to the city party. Brian already got the Buckner, it's really good from what I heard while, um, falling asleep?
Tuesday, October 08, 2002
I am here, or stalk me hardcore!
Okay, the diagonal road is Milwaukee, the diagonal line right under that is the blue line. I am the first EW street that is not intersected by those. I think you can see the White Castle too :)
Monday, October 07, 2002
Thanks!
I did end up making meatloaf out of a cookbook...It had bbq sauce on it. They also recommended you could use beer in it. I will try some of these recipes later though, they sound good. Brian and I did not die from the meatloaf I made.
Sorry if anyone was greeted with an annoying popup ad! My credit card was no good since I lost my wallet, but it's all under control now.
Sunday, October 06, 2002
Recipe help!
Anyone have a meatloaf recipe? Have you heard of using other meat in there besides ground beef?
Last nite
Saw Glenn last nite. He's really something when he's all bangy and such! He was all sweaty. (Howz that for a review :P) Despite the fact that he was falling asleep standing up, Brian still needed ice cream last nite. Thankfully, he did not fall asleep while eating it. Recieved my copy of the new David Sadowski CD, which I shall review ASAP.
Saturday, October 05, 2002
yep, I'm alive.
Had a lovely day off yesterday in which I rescued Sooz's froglooking Ikea patio furniture from being blown off the deck. It was windy! Went to see the Creekdippers (Mark Olsen and Victoria Williams) with Brian. Going to the see Glenn Kotche tonite at the Bottle. (I hope that was ample warning per our contract :P )
Thursday, October 03, 2002
I was a walking advertisment.
Nothing makes a gal more popular than walking around the loop with a box of Krispy Kremes. 5 people asked where I got them, and one person asked if they could have one (I told him no).
I've moved! (part 96)
Dear gods, this should be the last time for a while. I seem to have decent roommates, everyone in the building is nice, and the fridge works. What more could I ask for?
Brian!
Okay, I take back the being slightly annoyed about the milk. You are the bestest friend ever, among other things. While I am usually self sufficient it's nice to once in a while freak out and not know what to do and you take care of me. You could have just stayed home and done laundry, but you didn't. So, I am eternally greatful to you and owe you pizza.
Wednesday, October 02, 2002
Brian!
I wanted some cereal this morning, but your milk is old :( Somehow, I will find it in my heart to still love you.
Weird dreams
So after I make that squirrel post, I have a dream that I am attacked, well, maybe not attacked, but visited by a puppy and a beaver. And Xmike was in the dream too for some reason. Anyone care to interpret this one?
BTW...I am actually digging the new Ryan Adams. It doesn't sound like
Gold (and I know it's not a real album, either, perhaps that's what he should do from now on)!
Tuesday, October 01, 2002
Damned Squirrels!
Communing w. nature in the burbs...back shortly!
