But sir, the castle is under attack!

Like Toi, I have been dying of a terrible cold.

I called off work two days in a row.

I'm still feeling a bit like the walking dead, but today my eyes haven't been constantly watering so things are looking up!

Sorry it's been a lone time since I've posted. Things in Chicago have been busy. It always seems busy. I think I am going to have to get a planner and schedule my days hour by hour so I don't forget to do things. You know, bathe, eat, new blog post...

This past weekend I was in MI for a funeral and a birthday party (Not for the same person!) In fact, I am still in MI. I love MI this time of year. It's so pretty. All the trees are such vibrant reds, oranges and coppers!!!

OH! Random happy fact!!!! Tomorrow, October 5th, Disney is re-releasing one of my all time favorite movies from the vault!!! Can you guess what it is? Maybe tomorrow I will do a *special* post of my favorite clips or lines!!!!

Well, that's it for now. I will try to update again soon. I don't want October to be the lost month that September was!

Wait a Minute Mr. Postman!

For the second time in a row I have received in my mailbox a silly little note card telling me to reschedule a drop off time for my packages, or go to the post office and pick them up myself. The first time I hopped on the little city bus and made my way to the post office and carried my package home, this time however I am hoping they will redeliver. My mother sent me two gigantic boxes of stuff I couldn't fit in my suitcase from my last visit. I think what frustrates me the most about the situation is that my apartment building has a little office where occasionally the management staff works, so I don't understand why nobody is there in the middle of the day. I am going to have to sit in the lobby all day Wednesday in hopes that the post man will give me my packages when he sees me sitting there.

Anyhow, I am feeling very motivated tonight. I have no idea why. I haven't had caffeine since 1pm! I think it's the fall. Autumn does something to me. I can't explain. It makes me sad and happy and excited all at once. I am really upset by the lack of foliage in Chicago. There really are no trees. It is so sad. Where will the crunchy leaves I like to step on come from if there are no trees?

In city related news, the CTA is talking about raising transportation fares. The monthly pass, which I use is going to be over $100. It's currently at $86. If they really raise it I will have to switch my pass to something more reasonable. There is no way I want to pay that much for a bus/"L" pass each month. They must think we are stupid in Chicago, or have lots of money to spend on the bus. But, if we had that kind of money wouldn't we spend it on our own car?

Well, bite my butt and call me an apple!

Have you noticed the nip in the air?

It is lovely. I love fall. The scarves, hats, sweaters, hot drinks, football games and changing leaves.

Aaahhhhh!!!!!!

I have had so many things happened but I have been too lazy to relay them on to you. So to make a long story short:

My Aunt and Uncle came to visit. We found a fabulous French restaurant
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This is what I had for dessert. It's the first time I've found it here in the U.S.!!

Chicago has Nutella commercials. Crazy, right?

I am still going to be in MI this weekend.

I'll be in Grap Friday evening until late Saturday or early Sunday. I hope to see some of you.

I have a funny/awful/awkward CTA story for you all, but no gumption to type it.