I have been busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest!
Work has been nuts. Long gone are the days where I had an endless amount of free time to update this site and an endless amount of humorous quips.
I have been sucked dry of time and humor.
I have two new clients at work. I don't even take my lunches anymore. I have been staying late every day. I have to deal with my boss constantly, where as before we saw each other sporadically and only talked via e-mail.
Sure, the days now fly by, but it makes me yearn for the days when I could surf to my hearts content and actually IM people back.
Having said all that, I do finally feel useful here, so that is nice. It would be even NICER if a got a much deserved raise!
This has been a pretty fun week so far. I haven't sat at home at all. I am missing all my TV. And I could care less. I am living life instead of watching other people living it.
Monday, H and I went to Frankfort to get her kitchen ware. See, we've had to by paper plates and plastic cups the past month since ex-male roommate took everything.
We now have a fully functioning blender that doesn't smell of band-aids when you start its motor and more than 3 forks and 5 glasses. H decided she wanted to spruce up the kitchen a bit, so we went to Kohl's and she purchased wine-themed items. Grape hand towels, a grape clock, wine bottle pictures, purple and green rugs and even grape napkin holders, for crying out loud!
The next project is going to be the pool room. We have decided to stay in the apartment for awhile, so the next logical step is to build a Tiki Bar. I actually had the Tiki Bar idea when we first moved in, but with H in on the plan, it is sure to come to full fruition.
That girl don't play.
So if you know me and you are invited to a beach party in the middle of January, don't be surprised.
On to Tuesday!
I extended my QT with H and we decided to go to the outdoor film fest in Grant Park. Annie Hall was playing, which I have always wanted to see. H stopped and got 4 bottles of wine and a pound and a half of cheese, just for her and I. And guess what. WE FINISHED IT ALL!
Oink oink.
It was a good time. I got a great spot since I arrived right after work and read. It was packed. Going to the bathroom proved to be a bitch. It was way across the street and we had to wade through a sea of people in the dark. I got some great shots. Observe...
They showed a Bugs Bunny short first. We giggled like a coupla school kids. Could have been the wine...
That's pretty much the only view I had from my spot on the ground.
I had to crop my tummy out of this one. Yikes. Goodbye extra sour cream, hello Core Secrets Ball!
This cute-ass baby was right in front of us. Now it is well established that I have no maternal instinct, but something about this baby rolling around made me want to poke a few holes in those Magnums. KIDDING!
But isn't...
she just...
FREAKIN' PRECIOUS?
God, how I hate feet. But I was running out of stuff to take pictures of.
We left, very tipsy and very full around 10:30pm and I slept like a little baby (with a wine-induced tummy ache) that night.
The next day was hell day at work. No usual Wednesday update could be accomplished. Dio came to my office around 5:30, expecting to be able to leave to go and eat. Well, heeeeeeell naw! I had to stay until 6:30, making miniscule adjustments to an already hideous ad. Dio was very patient.
After I was done ranting, we walked a block over to Volare to dine. It was a fabulous meal. My only complaint is that the menu said nothing about onions, yet there was a copious amount heaped on top of my chicken. Bitch, if you are going to use onions, tell a sister. That ain't right.
Even though it was drizzly and humid as all get-out, we strolled down to Navy Pier for the Wednesday fireworks. 2 fun, free outdoor summer Chicago things in 2 days! Weee!
Luckily we found a table with a perfect view and an umbrella. I remarked on this several times, so Dio felt the need to commemorate our find.
My city is ever so pretty! This is the view from the table we snagged.
Dio took this shot. After he bugged me to use the camera for 5 minutes. I'm like "FINE! HAVE AT IT HOSS!"
A little bit darker now...
Dio grabbed us some drinks and we gazed at the boats and at the approaching lightning.
Cool shot of him going to get another round.
This one speaks for itself...
Hmmm... I wonder what hand this wench named Destiny is prepared to deal me...
While messing around with my camera, I discovered it had a setting for taking pictures of fireworks. Oh happy day! These turned out far superior to my last set.
It was a fun little night. Thank you, dollface.
Since I have been trying to write this since 11am today and keep getting interrupted, I better call it a day. I am going to resolve to write something someone will actually want to read in my next entry.
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