avoision: August 2004 Archives

August 31, 2004

I've spent the last few hours rushing to get my application together for the Illinois Arts Council grants. Deadline: tomorrow. Serves me right for waiting around. Matt was trying to motivate me on this a week or two back, but did I listen? Ugh. I think I've got most of... (read more)

Crane

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Lunch break

Heading out for a slice of pizza. Left to right, it's Chris, Justin and Ben. I lagged behind a bit, to take this snapshot. What is it about bikes and talismans?... (read more)

Rëspëct thë ümläüt

Matt brought in some CD's today, which Ben and I both were quick to burn and add to our collections. I know I've shown you my heavy metal past... but I have yet to show you the airbrushed Queesnrÿche jean jacket that I still have, stored at my home... (read more)

On the way to work

This face looks familiar. I couldn't tell if this was a sign made by city workers... or if it was someone who did this intentionally.... (read more)

You know... for kids!

August 30, 2004

Thanks to persist for this link. This whole site is a bit disconcerting, on numerous levels. In fact, check out the Video Library area and watch the Fire Drill video. Tell me those kids don't freak you out just a little bit. Still - I'm totally ordering myself a... (read more)

A Romantic Comedy. With zombies.

There is no "I" in team. But there's an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. The anagram of meat is team... Looks like Shaun of the Dead has been out for a while overseas, but is slated for release in the States in about a... (read more)

playMusicBox

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Google > Blog

Earlier, I was working on getting up the pics I took from Matt and Juliet's visit (a lot of blurry photos). In going over the Millenium Park images, I did a search on Google for millenium park sculpture. Lo and behold, I come across a pretty incredible blog called... (read more)

American Bobble

This is a gift Justin got from his parents, a while back. It's sitting on his desk, and I was killing some time as he was shutting down for the day.... (read more)

The Cadillac of Bolognas

Let me fill you in on some history. Every morning, I get my coffee at a place called Artisan Cellar. There's a Starbucks in the building, but I got turned onto this place thanks to Justin and Ben. Over time, we've become the regulars here. To the point where we've... (read more)

Peek-a-boo

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Random Flower

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Updates

August 29, 2004

I've got some photos from yesterday still to post (and I'm still backlogged as far as the pics from Alex's bachelor party). Right now though, I'm just not feeling like doing all that much blog stuff.... (read more)

Meh

I spent most of the day on the couch. Watching episodes of West Wing (Season 2). What's slightly disturbing isn't the fact that I've already seen all of Season 2 once already. It's that I'm wondering if Season 3 is out yet on DVD.... (read more)

Twisted Metal 4

August 28, 2004

So we hang out and talk a while. And next thing you know, Matt and I are hooking up my old Playstation (that would be the first one) to the TV. A bunch of us used to play Twisted Metal 4, back when we were in grad school at... (read more)

Matt and Juliet

Matt and Juliet are visiting this weekend, and tonight we had plans for roaming around downtown Chicago a bit. First up: Millenium Park. Wrigley Square & Millennium Monument - there's currently an exhibit here that displays photographs of 1,000 families from all around the world. Once you start, it's hard... (read more)

Distant Self-Portrait

August 27, 2004

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Blue Line: Messing Around

I've seen a lot of shitty graffiti; I've seen a lot of graffiti that stops me in my tracks, and takes me out of my daily routine. I wonder if this happens to these guys as well. I wonder if these guys have a blanket distaste for graffiti (either... (read more)

This is called "meta," right?

August 26, 2004

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If you're gonna do something...

... why not just go balls to the wall? Here's saluting you, Count Vitus Sebastian Barbaro, Patriacian of Venice. Carpe fucking diem! I have so many unanswered questions. Count? Patrician of Venice? I just have to accept the fact that this is one of those things where I'm just... (read more)

Heavenly

August 25, 2004

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Bodily

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Day Off

August 24, 2004

I ran a ton of errands this morning. Target. Microcenter. Got my glasses fixed. Went to the bank. Ton of stuff. I was meant to be cleaning the apartment and, while I did do some of that... a lot of my day was spent mucking around with this photo idea.... (read more)

Compulsive

I had planned on going to bed earlier, but ended up mucking around with this photo idea I had. I was working on it until 1:30 AM or so. Lots of batch stuff, trying to work through a crapload of images and get them organized. I fell asleep on the... (read more)

My Pet Skeleton

August 23, 2004

If you liked the style of that game, check out Vincent Marcone's portfolio (the guy who created the game).... (read more)

A Murder of Scarecrows

This is a fun little game (with some great graphics and an interesting interface).... (read more)

On the way home

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Bridge Art

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Why Do Birds Suddenly Appear?

I saw this at the poster spot a while back, but haven't had a chance to get a shot of it. Not lit that great, but at least you can get a sense of it here. I wonder if the people who built this also did the whole eye... (read more)

Nope

August 22, 2004

Sorry. I've spent the day lounging around, and picking up the place (slightly). Nothing for ya here. I updated yesterday's entry, but that's about all the energy I've got.... (read more)

BBQ

August 21, 2004

I didn't really take that many pictures tonight (mainly because I didn't know anyone at all, and didn't feel like asking for permission and doing that whole thing. Howard (one of Justin's building-mates) snapped a few shots here and there. Met a bunch of interesting folks (as well as... (read more)

En Route

Got invited to a backyard cookout at Justin's place, that his neighbor Michael (I think I spelled her name right there) was throwing. It was a going-away party, but also a sort of general get-together I guess. I walked down Damen towards Ukranian Village, and stopped off to pick up... (read more)

Another Long Day

August 20, 2004

Got out of work near 6PM or so. Chris and I took the Blue Line, and met up with Will for dinner. Grabbed a slice at Santullo's, and the three of us wandered around a bit... heading over to Reckless. I dug around some, and came across a DVD of... (read more)

On the way to work

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*INSERT SLEEP HERE*

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Like a Genius

I stayed up and muddled with the blog (instead of going straight to sleep). It's now 4:55 AM and I'm sliding in and out of coherent thought. And... updating the audio player (over there, in the right modules). Trying a theme this time - take a listen.... (read more)

WOOT!

I stumbled home at about 3:50 AM to find this sticking out of my mailbox. Juliet!! Matt!! You guys rock!! I got a lovely card from Juliet and Matt, along with some great gifts. I got a book of poetry, some noodles, and a bunch of photographs that Juliet... (read more)

Pet Peeve

Thankfully, I haven't worked too many super late nights lately. However, the AC shuts off for the back half of the Q101 offices after 8PM. The main areas (the studios, the jock offices) are all cooled. But back where we are? It just shuts off. Things don't get really bad... (read more)

Assessment

Sparks did help wake me up some, but at what cost? This stuff looks like neon urine, and has a taste that's the equivalent of Flintstone vitamins (in liquid form). This stuff tastes like drinking Pez. Or, as Grumpy put it, carbonated Dimetapp.... (read more)

Chris Taste Test

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Felix Taste Test

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Midnight Pick-Me-Up

A little water, and a can of Sparks. That's right. 6% alcohol, and caffeine to boot.... (read more)

I get by with a little help from my friends

August 19, 2004

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Requesting Permission for a Flyby

The Chicago Air and Water show is this weekend, and apparently, a bunch of planes/jets are flying around downtown... getting some practice in. According to Rey, they do this every year, and zip in and around the buildings. We heard a few buzz by, but I didn't really get... (read more)

Apparently, the World is trying to fuck with me today

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After Work

August 18, 2004

Justin, Chris and I stayed late to finish up some things. Chris headed home to get rested up for tomorrow (horrible day for us), and I went downstairs for a drink or two. I ended up meeting Tena again, on her way out, and she said she'd give me a... (read more)

Along the Chicago River

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Cinderella-esque

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Weird

Last night, I dreamed of an ex-girlfriend from high school. Nothing sordid or untoward, I assure you. But it was the second girl (her name was Dzintra) that I had ever dated. And it's been a good ten years plus since I've spoken with her. In the dream, we met... (read more)

Ugh

August 17, 2004

Last night did a number on me. I woke up feeling groggy, moved to feeling crappy, and didn't really feel human until about 4PM or so. Calling it an early night, and gonna try to get some rest. My apartment is still in shambles from all the travelling these past... (read more)

Mural Update

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Going Away Party

August 16, 2004

After working until about 8:30 or so, Justin and I headed over to Shamrock, where Becky was having her going-away party. She's headed to law school, and will enter into the entertainment law. There, we met Susie, one of the Q101 interns. She was kind enough to show off her... (read more)

Snapshot: 1988

August 15, 2004

Girls talked to me ALL the time.... (read more)

Good Advice

I had a long talk with my mother, right before I left for Chicago. It was a good talk and, among the many bits of advice she gave me, she also joked around and said I should "relax" a bit more, when I'm around family. I know I'm the type... (read more)

I've decided

While I post most of my own life up on here, I'm still wary of putting family stuff on the blog. While I've made the decision to make certain aspects of my life public, not everyone else in my family has (or would want to, given that chance). I expect... (read more)

Indianapolis

August 14, 2004

Heading back home for a day. Back tomorrow.... (read more)

Bachelor Party: Alex Visits

August 13, 2004

A few months back, we all made tentative plans for Alex's bachelor party. A big camping trip was proposed, but in trying to match everyone's schedules... it became apparent that we would all be hard pressed to find a good time (in August) for us to get together). Fast forward,... (read more)

On the way Home

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Confdence?

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Mellzah Visits

August 12, 2004

Mellzah, pausing to post a thread on twelvestone. Mellzah and Leslie, posing after some drinks at a nearby hotel bar.... (read more)

On the way home

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On the way to work

August 11, 2004

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Renovation

By renovating the area, it's like the city of Chicago wants everyone else to learn what I've known ever since I moved here, some three years ago: that this part of town is nice, is a good place to visit, and deserves some attention. My neighborhood is a good... (read more)

Found Dirty Picture Club

August 10, 2004

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Houdini

I've always been a big fan (of the magician, not the band). I read about Houdini extensively as a child and learned of all the exploits of one Erich Weiss. I've frequently contemplated a road trip to the Houdini Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin, but never actually have made the... (read more)

You Are Beautiful

Amazing. This is precisely where I stand every morning, waiting for the train. I'm typically looking out over Damen, and you only notice this small area if you're up against the rail, peering over. What are the odds?... (read more)

On the way to work

Marilyn lives.... (read more)

Audioplayer

August 9, 2004

The audioplayer has been updated. Check the right module to listen.... (read more)

What you see is what you get

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This one took me a while

For a long time, I stared at this thing thinking "What in god's name does this have to do with prison?" That's right, ladies and gentlemen. A little slow today. Here's some random trivia for you. I worked (very briefly), writing articles for the school paper when I was... (read more)

On the way to work

Something about broken or forgotten jewelry. It just gets me every time.... (read more)

Back

August 8, 2004

Settling in here at home. Spent most of the day travelling (driving from Sedona back to Pheonix, then on a plane to Miday, then on the train back to the neighborhood. I've got some pics that I've put up, but I'm taking it easy tonight.... (read more)

Arizona

August 7, 2004

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Arizona

August 6, 2004

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On the way to ~~work~~ Arizona

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I should mention this

August 5, 2004

If anyone wants any high-res versions of any pictures they find on here, just let me know. I should try to make some desktops one of these days. But until I get that motivated... if you see something you want, drop me a line and I'll dig through my files... (read more)

Peasant's Quest

This is just like how I remembered it, back in the old days. What a fantastic game. In case you're not familiar with Peasant's Quest, get the backstory here.... (read more)

Tall Buildings

MoMA has a nice exhibition called "Tall Buildings," featuring large-scale models, drawings, and photographs of twenty-five skyscrapers from around the world. Check out the online component.... (read more)

Creep

This is pretty fantastic. Check out this animation of Radiohead's Creep, as done by Monkeehub at Low Morale. Thanks to zip100 for this link.... (read more)

Updates

Pics from yesterday updated.... (read more)

On the way home

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On the way to work

Saw some kayaks on the Chicago River. Or, as Justin and Chris put it: one real kayak, one fake kayak.... (read more)

Clubfoot

August 4, 2004

And so we left, and meandered over to Clubfoot. Some of you twelvestone folks might recall this place as a stop on our tour of the neighborhood bars. Justin and I shot a game of pool with some guys. They were alright, and we should have beat them, but... (read more)

Lava Lounge

After Dunphy's closed down, Justin and I ended up trekking back to his neck of the woods. We both felt like drinking a bit more, so we popped over to Lava Lounge. Which, I gotta tell ya, was deader than dead. I guess it was kind of early, but... (read more)

Dunphy's

Stopped downstairs for a drink after work with Justin. Ahhh, Dunphy's. There's something nice about not having to leave the building to get an after-work drink. Course, it helps that my building's the size of a friggin' city block. Opie! Bass and Justin, getting all goofy. Well, maybe it's... (read more)

On the way to work

Just saw these for the first time today. On a side note: this is on a street where I used to live (Honore), and the mural is on the wall of a restaurant right across the street from the building where I lived. My first meal as an official... (read more)

Walking Around After Work

August 3, 2004

Love again: Damen, North and Milwaukee. It's just this thing I have, I guess. I seem to be drawn to where balloons end up. They suggest such a sad end, always. They're symbols of celebration and happiness, but to see them after the fact is a bit depressing. Found... (read more)

Window Washers

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Back

August 2, 2004

Riding Giants is pretty spectacular. Definitely check this thing out when it hits the theaters. Great documentary, and it steps you through a lot of surfing's history. The stories from each of the surfers were often as good as the video of the waves they rode. I kept hearing great... (read more)

*yawn*

Sat down on the couch last night around 7:30 PM. Was kinda hungry. Woke up this morning at around 3:00 AM. Still sort of hungry. Walked to my bed and went right back to sleep. Woke up later around 7:00 AM. And kept hitting the snooze bar until around 8:00... (read more)

Rejection Letter (sorta)

I guess this is better than them not liking my work.... (read more)

Afterparty

August 1, 2004

A few of us hung out afterwards, and helped break down the site. We packed everything into Rob's car, and everyone planned on reconvening at Rob's. I feel bad as, so far, I have yet to see Rob's place. But I was completely beat, and planned on heading home to... (read more)

Religious Aside

At a few points later in the day, several folks from the Latino/Gospel show came by and invited us to join them. We all politely declined, but there were several jokes muttered under peoples' breaths. This bugged me, and it took me a while to figure out why. I don't... (read more)

Happy Birthday Gretchen!

Got back into the city, and stopped off at Stanley's for some veggies. Made some guacamole dip for the picnic, and trundled off to Humboldt Park (where, amazingly, I have never been). Gretchen's having an all-day party in the park, and I headed off the join the festivities. Here's what... (read more)

In the light of sobriety

I'm going to guess that that wispy stuff was smoke from our cigars.... (read more)

Graveyard: The Next Morning

I was able to wake up early (needed to get back to Chicago for a birthday party), and before hitting the highway, I stopped by the graveyard again. This is a shot from roughly the same angle as last night. This is the grave where that shape was pointing... (read more)

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