And a what in the pear tree?

Christmas has come and gone again and I am back in Chicago.

This year was very interesting. At my dad's family party my cousin, who I never, NEVER speak to decided I was her new best friend. Which was cool. But I know she was drunk. Then I was accused of being drunk because I had been a little tipsy last year. I had one glass of wine and two glasses of water. The whole family forgot to include me in the grand kids/grandparents picture. And finally to top the evening off, my grandmother called me a street walker.


You can't beat family fun like that.

Luckily the next day was better.

I am hoping next year that I can be in another country.

Anywhere but here...

I miss Europe.

Desperately.

I miss hostels, and night trains, and kebabs, and river cruises, and getting lost in a country where I don't speak the language.

Chicago can be fun, and the other day I had a "OH, I live in a really cool big city" moment, but it just doesn't make up for the excitement and adventure that is found in discovering a new culture.

Maybe I will NOT sign a new lease and buy a one way ticket to Europe. Who's with me?

Holiday Rant

All day I am subjected to Christmas songs. Which is fine, it is that time of year after all. My only complaint is the song selections. I really dislike some "Christmas classics". For example:

"Little Drummer Boy" Gosh, I find this song so repetitive and boring. It makes me want to bang my head against a wall.

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause" Why is mommy kissing a fatty? Does she have a fatty fetish?

It doesn't matter who sings these songs, I just can't stand them. Then, of course, there are those "artist" who thought doing a Christmas Album was a good idea. Believe me. It wasn't. Let the Christmas songs be sung by the pros, such as Bing Crosby.

Then of course there are songs, like this one, that I consider classic that we never hear:


*I am so embarrassed, I just realized (24 hours later) that I wrote "I Say Mommy kissing Santa Clause" instead of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause". Well, I guess better late than never!

Two Computers, Twenty Pencils and a Bottle of Whiskey...

I just found a new movie to love. "The Girl in the Cafe" follows the shy, awkward, funny love story of Gena (Kelly MacDonald) and Lawrence (Bill Nighy). They meet in a cafe and spend their first mini holiday at the G8 summit. It is a very intriguing film that looks at how one person can have a major influence in political decisions. There are a few factual mistakes, but the film is so good I really didn't care. Here is a music video someone made on youtube:

I encourage to check out the whole movie which can also be found on youtube.

Oh! I found my Christmas dress!

Tell me it's not true

OMG!

Did you see this?

I think it is a good reason to grab a flight to London right now! We will be guaranteed a good laugh and have an awesome time!

"I can't put my arms down!"

I was prepared for snow. In fact, I was kind of looking forward to it. I love how fresh snow blankets the ground making the world look fresh and hopeful, but no snow here. I hate weather men. They always lie to me!

My apartment is feeling Christmasy:

It's a tiny tree, but happy!!!

Look what I made for my friend Sophie who just had a baby girl:

I was feeling crafty. I hope she likes it!

Check this out!

My mail is being held hostage in the front office again! Why is nobody in the office when I want them to be?

Small Problem

The internet in my apartment isn't working.

So I am forced out to cafes and restaurants with free wifi.

Not entirely a bad thing, but expensive, and it forces me to socialize.

I feel like the universe is trying to reverse my hermit like tendencies.

Oh, and just because it makes me happy:

Just a couple things...

Why is the red line always packed at 11:30pm on Monday nights? It is weird. What are all those people doing on the train at that time?

Why do random people on the train ask me who my historical boyfriend is? I guess it's a good question, one worth thinking about. I have no idea who to choose! Who's your choice?

Why do the cab drivers honk and wave at me? A serious, friendly wave! I am afraid I stared stupidly at the cab thinking "What is wrong with him? I don't know any cab drivers!