Saturday, November 30, 2002
It's about time!
Sooz is back in 8 hours or so, and I'm going to go meet her @ the airport. I was going to surprise her, then she's all "You're going to come meet me right?"
I suppose a big banner or something is in order.
Otherwise, did NOTHING today! it was just good to totally veg out after the insane week I had. And good gods, we leave for New York Thursday!
Please help me!!
anyone in chicago email phone@samorama.com and you will win the honor of taking me out for ice cream.
Friday, November 29, 2002
Quote of the Day
"when jeff tweedy sings, he does not look like he really really really has to pee... like Mark Eitzel" -Janey
Still pooped.
My wrist seems to be functioning again, however. I am going to take a long nap, then do something this evening. If you have any ideas for this evening give me a call or email my phone :P
Thursday, November 28, 2002
Oh dear gods im stuffed
This was the nicest Thanksgiving I've ever had. Just a bunch of friends, lots of food, a box of wine and some other stuff. Not to mention Garrett getting whip creamed once he passed out. Lemme just say for $9.99 the box of "delicious red" wine is quite the 'bargin'. My Cracker Barrell Imitation Green Beans went over well with the non southerners.
I am so freaking pooped after this week. Sunday was Chic-a-go-go and Rhett. Monday @ the H/O then out late. Tuesday was @ Schuba's. Al-x's friend's party last nite, dinner today...I am so glad I have the weekend off!
Quote of the day
"I felt like I was giving it a gynocological exam" ~Tickey on the Turkey
OOOOOOOuch
I fell while drunk and frolicking on the ice last nite and am now limited with the use of my right wrist.
other than that, attended a lovely party where the music wasn't too bad (once we hid the Pete Yorn cd). I think I had a good time and I think im still drunk and I still need to make it over to Tickey's/Xmike's for dinner!
Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Quote of the Day
"dont' have sex in my bed" -Sooz
On Filmore @ Schuba's
It was like being sonically tickled.
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Quote of the Day
"This isn't Sooz, it's her mom" ~Sooz's Mom
mmmm
It's just so freaking beautiful out there right now, everything is all white and fluffy and I was in the middle of it listening to my favourite song on my favourite album...
Reconstruction revives Wacker Drive
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Home to vagrants, rodents of legendary size and an obstructing support column, decrepit Lower Wacker Drive was as much a Chicago classic as Bears football and Old Style beer.
Millions of people who have never driven it would recognize the crumbling, menacingly dim street from a famed chase scene in the movie "The Blues Brothers." Most Chicago motorists preferred to leave the covered thoroughfare to delivery drivers and cabbies.
But now, with a $200 million renovation finished and a splash of publicity about its reopening this week, the drive that hugs the Chicago River beneath some of the city's priciest real estate could become as popular as its overhead counterpart.
Both levels of one of Chicago's busiest thoroughfares are scheduled to reopen Tuesday after nearly two years of reconstruction.
Uninitiated motorists who braved the old Lower Wacker often felt they had taken their lives into their hands. For one thing, there was that pillar in one lane that forced vehicles to veer around it.
"It was dark and somewhat challenging," said Brian Steele of the Chicago Department of Transportation.
"Lower Wacker was a favorite secret among many motorists, something that they liked to keep to themselves or sometimes impress their friends," Steele said. "The secret is out."
Wacker Drive was built in 1926, and by the Great Depression its lower level was known as the "Hoover Hotel" by the destitute men who called it home. It was even mentioned at Al Capone's 1931 tax evasion trial, when U.S. Attorney George E.Q. Johnson railed against the mobster's lavish lifestyle.
"Did he buy these $27 shirts to protect the shivering men who sleep under Wacker Drive at night?" Johnson sarcastically asked the jury.
The reconstruction is being completed on time and within its budget. Lighting was improved, there is a new lane for delivery drivers turning off to the loading docks that serve 57 high-rise buildings along the drive, and difficult-to-navigate corners have been smoothed out.
And that column in one lane of traffic is gone.
"All I know is I didn't hit it," Steele said of his own driving experiences.
Cab driver Fouad Mazroua wasn't sure how he felt about the reopening. For him, Lower Wacker was the quickest way to get from the train stations west of the Loop to the offices and tourist areas on the east near the lake -- free of the stoplights that stand at every block above ground.
"It worked for the cab drivers," he said. "The traffic will be busy. It's going to be a big difference."
Wacker ReOpening!
There is a reopening cermony Wednesday. I'm going to go in hopes of there being a parade. If not, I will start one. My favorite view of Chicago is from the corner of State and Wacker, looking South. No Sears Tower or Hancock building, but just a beautiful juxtaposition of architecture styles. It's snowing today, and is absolutely beautiful!
Got my Fritos on tonite!
...at the old town. However, they were apparantly out of Fritos and LeRoy tried to trick us with Doritos, but I knew the difference. Was a little dismayed that the Fritos fresh date was like Nov. 5.
Also discovered tonite that it is easy to barter sandwiches and salads (especially if they are Cobb) for PBRs.
Oh yeah, and Matt and Nora and LeRoy played pretty songs, but duh!
Monday, November 25, 2002
new poll
Due to the overwhelming results of the old poll, Should there be a new poll? there is a new poll.
Should there be a new poll?
yes 8 (19%)
no 3 (7%)
wacker 31 (73%)
not my favorite cd...but GOOD!
Oh yeah!
Theresa and I danced on Chic-a-go-go, the New Year's Eve special which featured Chicago club bookers (including the lovely Tim and Katie from
The Hideout picking the songs. I'll update ya's as to when it airs.
Hey, Rhett Miller Rocked!
Ended up going to the show Tonite at Gunther Murphy's, which seems to be the Abbey Pub's little brother. What a really good show! It seemed kind of brief to me (just about an hour?) but he ripped through stuff spanning his career (and not spending too much time on the solo album) and even threw in a Langford classic and Burl Ives to boot. AND I COULD SEE HIS NIPPLE!!!!!!
Sunday, November 24, 2002
woohoo!@
so we were gonna go to rocknrollmcdonalds but one bottle o vodka later thought that might not be a good idea so instead we went down to the 7th floor to get our Fritos on and ended up in the click cafe.
Saturday, November 23, 2002
Wow, it's only 1:46 pm!
There's something about getting up at 4:30 am that makes the day seem long, and there's still more fun to be had! I get to pickup (well, meet) Theresa @ the Metra station. Maybe the conductor will give me wings.
wait, trains don't have wings. Long day.
Body Parts that make me Laugh
HaHaHa
Friday, November 22, 2002
Quote of the Day part 2
"Fashionable Coat." ~man in the elevator to me.
Hot laptop burns scientist's penis
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Laptops have always been a hot item but a 50-year-old scientist did not realise to what extent until he burned his penis.
The previously healthy father of two remembered feeling a burning sensation after he had been writing a report at home for about an hour with the computer on his lap.
He noticed a redness and irritation the following day but it was not until he was examined by a doctor that he realised how much damage had been done.
"The ventral part of his scrotal skin had turned red, and there was a blister with a diameter of about two centimetres (0.8 inches)," Claes-Gorn Ostenson, of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, wrote in a letter published in The Lancet medical journal on Friday.
Two days later, the blisters broke and the wounds became infected and then crusted but after about a week the unidentified scientist was "healing quite rapidly."
Ostenson noted that the computer manual did warn against operating it directly on exposed skin but said the patient had lap burns even though he had been wearing trousers and underpants.
"This...story should be taken as a serious warning against use of a laptop in a literal sense," he added.
please, don't view samorama on yr laptop for long periods of time. I don't want to be responsible for this!!
Quote of the Day
"FUCK HIM, as in, naked with whipped cream" ~slev, gods bless her!
Thursday, November 21, 2002
Nothin' to Declare
Cruddy weather here. Just hangin' with the kitties. Need something to do tonite, as im off tommorow.
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
Hey Rolling Stone Bastards!
Wilco is a BAND!!!! oh well, I guess any recognition from the swill merchants at RS is something.
HOLY FREAKIN CRAP!
NEIL FINN IS COMING BACK!! 2/5 @ the Vic! with frickin' Rhett Miller opening!! Will I actually get the courage to speak to him this time? I have loved Neil since I was 10, and he's the only artist I have consistantly loved/not gotten bored of. I think he should know what he is responsible for ;)
Yo, this is the kitchen, this be where we get our Fritos on.
MTV cribs is going to do a show on sooz's apt! I have taken the liberty of getting a bunch of credit cards in her name and ordering everything in the IKEA "BJLING BJLING" collection. Party this weekend!
Actually, there is a
chic-a-go-go taping sunday. drop me a line if you wanna go!
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Quote of the yesterday
"You're just lucky I like you." ~Matt (repeated a number of times, if I remember correctly.)
oh yeah, I should say something about that show last nite!
Fucking Rock and Roll!!!!
I just delayed the elevator
tiny dancer is playing. that is such the perfect moment song, yet i am a little mad at anyone who would not join me in a waffle tonite.
anyone who i invited up for fritos
im sorry, its probably not americas favorite snack food.
and may i just say my friends rock, even though its only 2:00 and im wasted. next week, yeah right :P
Monday, November 18, 2002
Made it thru day 1!
Thanks to Theresa for calling me, even though I didn't get the voice mail til later becasue the cellphone acts funny on the 34th floor. Clare and I went thrifting, which turned into barring, though that was okay becasue we ran into Marilyn who seemed happy to see us. Then had a slumber party, ate tacos, watched the saddest episode of Buffy ever, and laughed at Rhett Miller on 120 minutes, the highlight of which was the showing of an Old 97s video. He wasn't looking all fashion model then!!
Sunday, November 17, 2002
Good grief part 2
It snowed. Sooz and I ended up extremely drunk etc. We played the Sweet Valley High board game which the object of involves stealing other girl's boyfriends! And possibly nekid on the balcony in the snow. Okay, maybe not. We did go up and have drinks at the top of the Hancock Building in celebration of the first snow of the year. Sooz made a very ineffective snow angel. She is now on her way to Australia, sort of, and I am stuck home minding the kitties. I mean, I'm not really stuck, it could be worse. An indoor pool or jacuzzi would be nice. Am I rambling? I'm lonely, I think I'm gonna go watch the Nascar race and get drunk. Please, if you have my number, call me. We'll do something. Anything. I'll give you a back rub or something. Don't have my number? Email phone@samorama.com .
At least tommorow I will have something to do!!
oh yeah, there were filming Spider Man 2 in the loop yesterday, right around outside my store. Sam Raimi even came in! Oh, and Xmike is back! he does not seem to have accquired an accent.
Saturday, November 16, 2002
good grief!
The only thing i miss in the city is the stars. but i guess the lights all kind of make up for that. when yr up high enough it just goes on and on. or maybe that's gary indiana.
anyhoot, what an odd couple of days. people are weird. some people weirder than others, but i guess that is what makes life not so boring. waking up at 5am and starting to drink @ 4pm certainly distorts yr perspective on everything though.
why are there lights flashing in Sears Tower?
Friday, November 15, 2002
zzzzzzz
sleepy. Xmike is home from Italy tommorow! I want it to snow, I want to play in some snow!
Was it something I said?
Thursday was the second most viewed day here @ samorama. 137 unique visitors. The highest day not following a Wilco show, whatever that means ;)
Today was basically uneventful, though I had a really great meaningful conversation with someone that made me feel great and meaningful. (thanks and teehee!)
Scott, my friend from Florida whom I haven't seen in three years is coming to visit next month. Everybody sign up for entertaining duties and meet someone who can tell you embarassing stories from my past.
And a customer named me "Frappuccino Goddess".
Thursday, November 14, 2002
Woohoo, I'm posting from the Click Cafe!
they have free mints here. mmm mints.
Oh dear gods, they are RIGHT!
Emode's Original Inkblot Test
sam, your unconscious mind is driven most by Love
Everyone has a desire to love. But your desire is rooted very deeply in your unconscious and affects many of the decisions you make in life ? whether you are aware of it or not.
You have an energy about you that inspires people to experience their true feelings of love and act kindly towards others. In this way, you and your drive for loving relationships start a chain reaction of positive experiences.
The reason you are driven by love, may be because your unconscious is trying to avoid the opposite of love ? hate. You, more than others, may be afraid of experiencing severe discord with others. That may, in turn, heavily influence your choices about relationships and the way you communicate your ideas, wants, and desires to others.
With such a strong orientation towards loving others, your relationships hold a very special place in your life. Your capacity to love may be greater than those around you, and therefore you may have more to give in relationships than your romantic partner does. Remember that this is a gift you have and one most others don't possess.
Though your unconscious mind is driven most strongly by Love, there is much more to who you are at your core.
Sooz was on the Nooz!!
ABC and Fox in chicago. Anyone see her??
Quote of the Day pt 2
"you live too far away for meaningful meaningless sex" ~anonymous, who lives in fucking Uptown, for pete's sake!
Quote of the Day
" i work full time selling watches to rich people so the poor people won't mistake them for their own." ~Brian K.
iChat smiley of the day
meet zippy lip guy.
Wednesday, November 13, 2002
good gods, I'm beat!
After the long nite in Iowa, I decided it was a good idea to go to the Hideout to celebrate the return of our monday nights!
Andrew Bird was there playing violin (fiddle?) with Matt, Nora and LeRoy and it made everything sound especially beautiful...awwwwwwww :)
...of course we were out 'til 4am. It was a good thing I didn't have to work at 7am like I was orginally scheduled to.
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
iChat smiley of the day
this is angry. he's very shouty.
mmm salt
Monday, November 11, 2002
Pictures!
click here for more...
Rock Songs, Etc.
Last nite was the final nite of the Wilco tour. I don't think I can begin to put into words how amazing it was. The band seemed very energized, enthusiastic, and putting everything into it. Jeff's voice was so emotional, to a point where I was not real enthusiastic when "sunken treasure" started to just getting sucked in.
I guess I should mention "Kamera" was dedicated to those people in the front row, who have seen more shows than the band played this year. And the "Via Chicago" opening was much appreciated by Sooz n I.
Of course, much fun was had by the Kung Pow Foursome, Dick, Mark, and Wilco Brim before and after the show. Probably nothing interesting to anyone but us though, so I'll spare ye the details.
(more pics to come)
the setlist, for those keeping score at home:
Via Chicago
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
Handshake Drugs
Sunken Treasure
Kamera
Shot in the Arm
How to Fight Loneliness
Not for the Season
Jesus, etc.
Heavy Metal Drummer
Red-Eyed and Blue
I Got You
I'm the Man Who Loves You
Poor Places
Less Than You Think
Encore #1
Misunderstood
Far, Far Away
Hesitating Beauty
One By One
California Stars
Encore #2
I'm a Wheel
Monday
Outtasite (Outta Mind)
Casino Queen
We've Been Had
Fucking Salad!
Will post later today
We got lost in Mozambique on the way home. we thought we were in DuPage county.
Sunday, November 10, 2002
EEEEEEEEE
today was on of those so happy i could burst days. those are good!
Small is Tall, or I didn't say ANYTHING about Kissing and Riding!
I crashed Clare's PJ Harvey fest with some astonishing drumming on Van Halen's Jump.
Made some Frapuucinos today and get to yell out foolishness like "double tall chai skim latte extra steam add whip".
Off to Iowa in the morning! wooooooooooohoooooooooo!
Friday, November 08, 2002
Phew I'm Beat!
Long day making coffee and whipped cream. Tickey was in the Red Eye in the "what are you protesting" blurb. While the protestors didn't do anything bad, a giant sinkhole opened on LSD and swallowed cars and there was a bomb threat in the Loop on the El. I blame the cops.
Have an early shift tommorow, so no partying for me tonite so I can save myself for Sunday.
What is Wilco, according to Googlism
Thanks for the link, clare!
Googlism : Googlism for: wilco
wilco is courtesy of
wilco is trying to break your heart
wilco is to believe in a certain rustic intelligence about popular music
wilco is a good band
wilco is an industry leader in the stocking and sale of aircraft and industrial parts and supplies
wilco is already at work on a new album
wilco is the most recent act to get put on the big screen thanks to director sam jones
wilco is now equipped to provide an excellent software solution for the german domestic and international market
wilco is designed to allow anyone with a microphone and compatible soundcard and a 14
wilco is especially useful in real
wilco is an international software
wilco is a "virtual walkie
wilco is a bad band
wilco is also a great
wilco is not more popular
wilco is a small
wilco is free
wilco is a product of resounding technology
wilco is very pleased to partner with hkex and further extend our global processing capabilities to their market participants
wilco is comprised of jeff tweedy on guitar and lead vocals
wilco is city music
wilco is an international software and services provider
wilco is a band that doesn't need to hide behind the glitter or distract with anything like synchronized pelvic thrusts
wilco is the new band of former uncle tupelo bandmember jeff tweedy
wilco is a virtual walkie
wilco is a fantastic talkie
wilco is currently to alt
wilco is stronger than ever
wilco is exploring quiet
wilco is a program that every gamer should have
wilco is currently available in beta form as a free download from www
wilco is smart enough not to let things drag too much
wilco is courtesy of david hendleman
wilco is that they have the audacity to make music you actually have to listen to in order to appreciate it
wilco is one of the most important bands working today
wilco is architecting a new
wilco is following through with announcements made at last year's
wilco is one of the few bright acts in today's music world
wilco is recognized as a superior tank and vessel manufacturer in the oil and gas industry
wilco is one of two bands that rose out of the ashes of the late uncle tupelo
wilco is not over or out
wilco is a wildly talented band
wilco is not afraid to experiment with different sounds and instrumental combos
wilco is a real
wilco is not an abnormal band
wilco is great fun but it can ruin gameplay such as this
wilco is voice chat software for your windows pc that lets you talk with your teammates/opponets whilst playing on
wilco is shopping for a new label after reprise rejected the band?s latest record
wilco is jeff tweedy
wilco is the only survivor
wilco is targeted for kidnapping by a mysterious man who holds a serious grudge against our courageous hero
wilco is willing to trade
wilco is so much more than an alt
wilco is a local distributor of oracle object/relational database technology
wilco is capable of meeting your agency's business requirements for contractors of information
wilco is a must for playing h&d with other online players
wilco is probably the most popular voice over ip program available
wilco is completely unprepared
wilco is not
wilco is now touring the united states
wilco is a fantastic band
wilco is now bringing its critically praised talent and ever
wilco is undefeated and ranked number one in the state in class aa
wilco is an international software house
wilco is back in the camp 2 at 7700 meter
wilco is a mini bear who has a flower for his girl
wilco is able to
wilco is a band
wilco is/was
wilco is surely a worthy band
wilco is gamespy's real
wilco is a band that will stand the test of time
wilco is the band born out of the ashes of uncle tupelo
wilco is small
wilco is how it makes simple chord progressions and melodies sound complex through imaginative arrangements
wilco is the genetically altered spawn of lou reed and neil young
wilco is apparently symptomatic of a kind of dumbing down of the record business
wilco is back with a new label
wilco is not only an amphibious excavator manufacturer
wilco is definitely the best band i've ever heard live
wilco is one of the most popular voice communication software systems around
wilco is ambiguously labeled as an alt
wilco is not tuned automatically when selecting a controller
wilco is a voice chat application available for gaming
wilco is probably the least pompous rock band on the planet
wilco is the hero over heroes
wilco is coming back to la in
wilco is neither; mercury rev is
wilco is owned by mplayer
wilco is consistently effective in all of these conditions
Quote of the day
"the drugs wore off, we were tired, the wig fell off one too many times" ~slevy
Thursday, November 07, 2002
What a day!
I tasted coffee and marched in the Anti Trans-Atlantic Business Dialogue protest. There was about 800 people there, I knew about 15. Everyone was good and peaceful, no Starbucks trashings took place.
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
Quote of the Day
"A friend of mine was at the U o I show and was rather impressed that I have SEEN Samorama's bedroom." ~Mikey
Woohoo, I made coffee!
It wasn't as hard as I thought!
Getting up to be @ work a 5am however, was.
My lesbian roommate (well, one of them) knocked on my door last nite asking for a condom...HUH?
Went to the
Musuem of Comtemporary Art yesterday...free day! It has inspired me to aspire to live in an inflatable disposable house.
May finally live out Chokk's dream of riding the ferris wheel tonite...will keep ya posted.
(Oh and hi back, Jerkus)
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
We interrupt this website
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH.
okay, thanks.
note, edited to not screw with my page boundaries
Farewell Billy
While I'm sure it was fun for many, I for one will be glad to have the Hideout back Monday nites. I showed up for the last of the Jack Sweeny's open mic thingys, featuring Billy Corgan. It was a good nite, Kelly Hogan and Puerto Muerto made it a little more enjoyable for me. And Cynthia Plaster Caster was there! Also go to see Lane, so I know he's still alive at least.
Monday, November 04, 2002
What Kind of Sexy Are You?
take the test
sam, you're Hot 'n' Sexy
When you enter a room, all eyes gravitate toward you. Like a moth to a flame, people can't help but notice you. Maybe it's how you casually move through a crowd or that glow you give off when you flash that smile. You're hot and it shows. Could it be the haircut that says it all about you, the jeans that fit just right, or the casual way you saunter across a room looking confident from all angles?
You have an air about you that commands respect from men and women alike. You possess such outward strength that these people ache to be around you. When you speak, people hang on your every word. You are so full of charisma and cachet that, whether in a business or social setting, you can gauge the mood in the room and offer the right compliment or provocative statement for any scene. Do you have a secret intuition about how people work? Just maybe. And that's one of the sexiest things about you.
Ciao!
Got a message from Xmike in Italy...he's alive!
sigh!
It's agood feeling to know there's someone out there who recognizes your dreams, no matter how silly they are. I felt all warm and fuzzy last nite, thanks.
Sunday, November 03, 2002
Quote of the day
".....you could paraqueet me" -Mark
Content!
Tonite is my last nite at the 'sex store' before I move into the corporate coffee world. They gave me a cheescake.
I feel good, I'm happy, I'm happy with the people who are in my life to whatever degree they are in my life. I am happy with my body how it is right now. I love where I am. I have eaten the best waffle in the world!
...so something weird is gonna happen to throw me off, right?
Rock n Roll Heaven
The party started out well, with the majority of the guests in costume. Then people showed up in non theme related costumes. Then the mob showed up...(ha ha, jk?).
I was Patsy Cline, Sooz was Janis Joplin (who had a twin sister there) Chokk was John Denver, later morphing into Woody Guthrie. Mama Cass, Joey Ramone, Tupac, Kurt Cobain, a Dead Deadhead, Patti Smith (who's not really dead), Ian Curtis, Sid and Nancy, all made appearances.
We got way wasted.
Saturday, November 02, 2002
just when you have it all figured out (edited)
and you're all happy pretty much something just kinda of throws you off, maybe in a good way, but who fucking knows. and if you think this about you, you're probably wrong.
(im not unhappy, by any means, just not as clear as i though i was).
anyhoot, Party tonite! I'm not gonna give away the costumes yet...
more cut n paste chat fun
'bob says, "let sam know I'm in the shower!"' ~lucas
it never ends
do you even know me? -me
Hella yeah you are Sam! -person i don't know
more quotes, on a roll now...
'I was like, "what the fuck are you telling her!"
"stop hitting on my friend1!!!"
he's married
FOR SHAME' ~Lucas
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Quote of the Day part 3
"It has a hoodie. Hookers don't wear hoodies." ~me
Quote of the Day part 2
"Hey Cinderella. Hey Rockafellas." ~Dude on the street to Sooz, Chokk, Emily and me.
Quote of the Day part one
"What are we gonna do for out anniversary? Have sex?" ~sooz
Friday, November 01, 2002
Argh!
I should be out scaring up my costume! Started on my new career path today...surprising chokk at the airport tonite (hope he's in transit...), plus the datey type thing!
no time to talk!! what am I doing typing!?
