Just to the West

This past weekend MPC and I took a mini-break out to St. Charles, IL. It's just west of the city in the "Fox Valley" area, meaning everything is named after the Fox River. It was kind of worrisome to see so many things named after a furry little mammal.

It was so nice to escape the craziness of the city just for a little bit. I knew I wasn't in a real city the moment we hopped in the cab at the train station and the cabbie greeted us with a "Yo, what's up?" and had a rock station playing. I had a feeling he might have been high, but he was nice and didn't smell funny like so many of the Chicago cabbies so it was a welcomed change!

Without any public transportation we walked a few miles downtown and back during the day on Saturday and managed to catch a lovely windburn on my face! That night we went to a sushi place that featured a floating sushi bar and a very crazy chef. It was fun and the food tasty!



The sushi would just fly by on cute little boats! I couldn't take a clear picture for the life of me!



It was so yummy! I love sushi!!!!!!

After the sushi we hit up a cute little bar, met the owner, who gave us free root beer shots and I discovered this fabulous Lambic beer!

We had a great time and I wish that weekends could be longer!

Happy Friday! Oops, I mean Monday!

This past weekend was a bit insane, actually, my life is generally insane nowadays!

Friday I did a 25 - 30 mile bike ride through the streets of Chicago in what is called "Critical Mass". It was crazy and so much fun. I think the last time I rode a bike was 10 to 12 years ago. Boy, have I been sore the last couple days! Here's some video I've found of the craziness:


Saturday, I rode in an elevator with this guy and after a very long day of work, I met up with Aussie and hung out at Wicker Fest, which was very amusing. It was so nice to see Aussie! From there, I hopped a train to the loop and drank with my cousin until 5am.

Sunday was a VERY long day at work.

Today I am recuperating.

I need sleep, hydration and a good movie.

Okey Dokey

My friends,

I appreciate your comments of reason. I *know* deep down that it isn't very probable that I will catch the Swine flu and die, but every time I watch the Chicago news they make it sound TERRIBLE!!!! Just think about all of those people who come into Chicago via O'Hare! Anyways, I don't know why I am letting the flu bother me when global warming is going to do us all in!

I am trying not to freak.

But, it's not really working...


In work related news, I think I helped pick out tights for a gay wedding. The guy was really funny and cute about making sure the tights matched the dress. I like friendly customers!

In family news, my dad is going to have his gall bladder removed. Apparently he has gall stones. At first they thought he had an ulcer, but after his recent hospital visit on Friday they decided it was his gall bladder. I guess it's a good thing you don't really need your gall bladder!

I hate being far away from my family when things like this are going on.

I have a three day weekend coming up! May 9, 10, and 11!!! Yay!!!