Clang, clang, clang went the trolley...

The CTA has been keeping it interesting the past few days.

Well, maybe I shouldn't say the CTA, but the people riding it.

Yesterday the buses were packed, PACKED, when I grabbed one home from work (the sunshine brings out the crazies). On my very packed bus ride I got to hear the tale of a divorce. Picture it, me (practically sitting on the driver's lap) smashed in the window and only a couple of people from a giant windbag who felt the need to discuss the legal proceedings of his divorces with some friend on a very crowded bus. At least it was entertaining, if not very disturbing. Especially, when I got a look at the guy and he was overweight, balding and wearing a very large gold chain necklace. No wonder the first wives left him...

Today was equally entertaining.

Once again (in the middle of the day I might add) the buses were really crowded. To add to the crowded bus there was two people in wheel chairs and neither one of them knew where they wanted to get off, so they keep yelling at the driver "Not this stop, the next stop!" (This happened for about 4 or 5 stops) When the first guy realized where he wanted to get off he got stuck because the side walk didn't go all the way to the street. He was stuck on the bus ramp and in the grass. Eventually, some of the passengers near the doors got him out.

My final bus ride was equally entertaining when at a bus stop a passenger felt the need to yell at the bus driver for no apparent reason, telling him to call his manager. She accused him of not doing his job, which as far as I could tell he was.

I just feel bad for the drivers. The general public is crazy. Seriously, people are insane, impractical and stupid. Sorry, it's not a positive generalization, but it's true. Sometimes the truth hurts...

Land of Lincoln

The other day I realized that I knew nothing about my new state besides the fact that it is nicknamed "The Land of Lincoln".

Sad, huh?

So I did a little research and found a few fun things:

-- Three presidents have been residing in Illinois when elected to office (Lincoln, Grant and Obama)

-- The state bird is the Northern Cardinal

-- Several former Governors have been brought up on corruption charges (including Blagojevich)

--The word "Illinois" is a modern spelling of the French explorers word for the people of Illinois. (Alini8ek being one of the original spellings meaning "the men")

-- The Associated Press determined that Illinois is the "most average state" (I believe it, it is pretty average most the time)

-- There is more to the state than Chicago, but no one talks about it.

It's so weird calling myself a resident of this state. I guess a part of me will always reside in MI. After all, Illinois doesn't have this:

or this

or this


But it is still pretty fun. They even hosted the world's fair! I guess I will have to give IL a little more time. You should too! Check it out here!






Happy Birthday Moi!!!!!

Les enfants

I have a confession.

It's kind of scary.

Are you ready?




I've been thinking about kids lately. Not the "keep your small jam hands off the glass" thoughts, but the "maybe I would like a baby of my own".

I'm not going to lie, it the first time I've felt like I would actually like a kid of my own. It is terrifying.

I even find myself asking new moms how old there little ones are and making polite conversations about babies. THAT IS NOT ME! I have never been that girl before. What is happening to me?

Then, I read this article. If I want to have a kid I have to do it soon. How am I going to do this? I can't even find a nice guy, or a good job!!!!


I hate being an adult and thinking about these things. When did this adult thing happen and how do I make it stop?

Earth Day 2010

Happy Earth day!

Did you know today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth day? Cool, right? In celebration of Earth day I have a few quotes to share:

And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. ~William Shakespeare

Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money. ~Cree Indian Proverb

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb

Today, I hope you take a moment to enjoy our planet!

I was once voted the worst audience participant Cirque Du Soleil ever had.

I love H&M.

I even bought this dress for Easter from them:


I really love it, and I received lots of compliments on it. It's so much fun! You can hide things in the sleeves!

I was feeling especially positive about the purchase when I saw this ad:


Cool, right? I love being green! I use public transportation, reusable shopping bags and a reusable water bottle. I am Miss Green. Then I read THIS story.


I can't believe H&M is in the company of Wal-Mart. WAL-MART!!!??? What are they thinking? I can't shop at a place like that! I am really, really sad.

Obsessed?

I think I need a new job.

My current one is breaking me, both mentally and financially.

I keep finding things I want to buy! Today's find:



Isn't it cute? It is absolutely huge, I love it!

I also love this one:


I have a thing for cross-body bags.

Oh, and this one:


Which is also adorable, and cross-body (but I can't find a good picture. Trust me, it is adorable!)

Why is it that handbags are so tempting? Don't even get me started on shoes!!!!

Mamma Mia!!!

I have had one of those days.

You know, one of THOSE days.

The kind where it would have been best if you never got out of bed.

Ok, not totally, I think I gave directions to James Taylor. I swear it was him, or someone who looked a lot like him. Does he have a twin?

The rest of it was total crap.

People trying to feel me up, boys making me walk over them...

I am never wearing a skirt or dress again.




That's a little drastic.




Maybe I can find a nice Amish girl to make me an outfit. That would solve all my problems.

Le Vendredi Saint

Happy Holiday weekend!

I will be traveling home to MI tomorrow and I find myself really confused about this trip.

I am excited to see my parents and brother and friends, but have no desire to see other members of my family or deal with the questions I know will be waiting for me when I get home.

"Are you seeing anybody?"

"How's the job search?"

"What do you do in Chicago?" (seems weird, but I will be asked that)

It seems easier to love my family when they are far away.

Does anybody else feel like that or is it just me?