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December 1, 2005

Black Keys @ the Metro

Chris mentioned The Black Keys to everyone yesterday, and was trying to get folks to go with him to the show. Seeing as how I liked one of Chris' last recommendations, I decided to go with him and Will to the Metro. It's been ages since I've been in [read more...]

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tiny hats of snow

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Good advice

Spotted this by the Damen Blue Line stop. Seeing this message today? It's one of my favorite things about winter (and snow, in particular): all the notes other people leave behind. [read more...]

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December 2, 2005

You Are Beautiful: Year In Review

The good folks over at You Are Beautiful have updated their site, and created a Year in Review page. MAN those guys keep busy! Go check out all the cool stuff they've been up to. One of the items you'll see on that page references the You Are I Am [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 2, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Zubbles

For more info on Zubbles, check out www.zubbles.com. To learn more about the long journey process that led to colored bubbles... check out this Popular Science article. And as an FYI - I signed up on their mailing list. As soon as I hear anything regarding availability or how [read more...]

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Updates!

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December 3, 2005

Errands

Woke up early this morning, and did a bunch of errands. Lots of grocery shopping, and a stopover at Stanley's for some veggies. Finally broke out my crock pot for the first time in... well, jeez, a long ass time. Full with supplies from the morning, I ended up trying [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 3, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

The Big Three Oh: Happy Birthday, Chelster!

Prior to the birthday festivities, a few of us met up at Cafe Bolero for dinner. I walked in shortly after two other women, and shortly thereafter realized we were all attending the birthday dinner. I sat down with Nicole and Megan, two DJs at WLUW that also work with [read more...]

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December 4, 2005

Updates!

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Guided by Voices

Updated the audioplayer tonight as well. Last night, at the Green Eye, they were playing a lot of Guided by Voices. In talking with Chris, he mentioned not knowing their older stuff all that much. After updating the photos from last night, I was reminded again of Guided by Voices [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 4, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Hangover, and some dumplings

Spent a good deal of today on the couch. I had a headache hangover this morning, which is a bit unusual for me. The hangover, that is. Usually, I don't drink to the point where I'm pained the next morning - I've been good about moderating myself. But today, my [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 4, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

December 5, 2005

A bunch of nothing

I sat down at the computer tonight, and tried to write. An hour or two later, I've got nothing to show for it. This whole time, I've been asking myself - what happened to me? I used to write all the time. I'm wondering what happened to my brain. I [read more...]

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December 6, 2005

Thinking about Absence

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Dustin visits

Quick entry. L to R it's Jon, Dustin, and Ric - all of us hanging out at Rainbo. Dustin's in town for a conference, and we spent a good deal of tonight just chatting and getting caught up. Jon, rocking the Q-bert. It should be noted that Ric, until [read more...]

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Rectangles

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December 7, 2005

No Hot Water

This morning, I woke up and when I brushed my teeth... noticed that I had no hot water at all. The past few days, it's been pretty cold out. And inside my apartment, it's been a little chilly, Having lived here for the past few years, I know it's cold [read more...]

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The source of the problem is isolated

I think this here might be the friggin' problem. Several months ago, my landlord (after hearing my complaints about the cold winters) had some guys install a new heater in my apartment. Free of charge. Well, it turns out they had this workaround. The vent (or exhaust, or whatever) [read more...]

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First Descent

Met up with Jon, Ric and Dustin today, after work. The three of us met at the Hilton (where Dustin's staying), and meandered over to the South Loop Club for a quick drink. Afterwards, we headed over to the nearby AMC theater to catch a showing of First Descent. [read more...]

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Apparently, today is not my day to be warm

Walked into an icebox of an apartment tonight. I guess, during the whole "fixing" process this morning... the guy working on my heater forgot to flip some switch back. I had hot water via the sinks, but the heater wasn't circulating any warm air at all (and hadn't been, [read more...]

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December 8, 2005

Rainbo

Hung out with Justin for a good while at Rainbo. It seems like it's been a while since we've hung out, and tonight felt quite good. In fact, tonight's talks made me realize just how long it's been since Justin and I just hung out together. After throwing a few [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 8, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Back home

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New glasses

I'm not crazy about this photo, but it seems that an obligatory "new glasses" shot is in order. Keep in mind, I'm a few drinks in the bag. And if you'd like a kind of comparison? Check out the glasses I used to have, way back when. [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 8, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Everyone, Meet Milla

Yesterday, Ludmilla (Milla) joined our office. She'll be working with us until the Spring, coding and writing stored procedures, and doing all that fancy backend/database stuff that I'm totally unfamiliar with. And of course, I had to take a photo. Like I did for Bryan. Like I did for [read more...]

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Afternoon Snow

Starting around 3PM, snow just kept on coming down. At several turns during the remainder of the work day, I found myself drawn to the window... just so I could watch the snow gradually accumulate. [read more...]

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Vending Machine Bet: Items Purchased

So tomorrow is the big day, where Anthony will come in and attempt the Vending Machine bet. Justin and Chris, discussing the feasibility of the challenge. Compared to what it looked like in the machine, this collection doesn't seem all that daunting. A few of us were wondering how [read more...]

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D/Vision, Ukranian Village

Got off at the Division stop, so that I could swing by and pick up my new glasses. En route, we saw several bicycles... lost to the snow. The folks at Division Optical actually gave me a call yesterday afternoon, saying my glasses were ready. "Nah," I thought to [read more...]

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December 9, 2005

The Vending Machine Challenge™, Part 1

First of all, let me set the stage. The brave gentleman you see before you is Anthony, outdoorsman, farmer, writer, former webmaster for Q101 and thrill-seeker extraordinaire. As he was a former coworker of ours, it's only fitting that he return to the office to partake in our little challenge. [read more...]

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Intermission: Video Clip Available

During the whole process, we had a video camera trained on Anthony. I didn't record the entire event start to finish, but instead chose to film several quick segments. At the end of the day, after all was said and done, I stayed late at work to muck with the [read more...]

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The Vending Machine Challenge™, Part 2

Fourteen down (fifteen counting the oatmeal), twenty to go. Three hours in, Anthony takes another power nap. At this point, Anthony is telling us about how his heart is racing pretty quickly. The reason for all the naps, we find out, is him trying to rest himself and slow [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 9, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Epilog

From: Anthony To: Felix Subj: Epilog This is an ode, to my vending machine bet For less than 12 hours ago my gut was still set See I started to eat, with great reckless abandon But I'm not a pup and am no longer standin' The ole heart just gave [read more...]

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December 10, 2005

Errands

Woke up super early and did a lot of errands/shopping. Among the many items I purchased today, I bought a pair of Homer Simpson slippers. That's right. You're jealous. [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 10, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Staying in the City

Tonight, I was planning to head out to Barrington to attend the annual Mena Christmas Party. However, I ended up getting a late start, and one thing led to another. I had dug out my car earlier this morning (buried under a ton of snow), but when I came out [read more...]

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December 11, 2005

Panda pang

Panda Pang is your typical "one panda versus a horde of invading aliens that look like green, sunnyside-up eggs" videogame. Addictive as hell. Avoid this if you have ANYTHING you want to get done in the next hour or so. I've played this thing probably 10 times in the [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 11, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Updates!

12/09/2005 - The Vending Machine Challenge™. [read more...]

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December 12, 2005

Interactive Holiday Dinner

Tonight all of us from work had our department holiday dinner (for Emmis Interactive). We met up at Uncle Julio's, where we hung out for a bit as they found room for our group. I got to meet several of the "significant others," which was great. I'm remembering some three [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 12, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

December 13, 2005

On the way to work

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Trapped in the Closet

Ok. Holy shit. Where in the hell have I been? How did it take this long for me to find out about R. Kelly's magnum opus, Trapped in the Closet? This thing has had me (and everyone in the office) beyond speechless. I've laughed harder than I can remember [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 13, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

December 14, 2005

Cute Overload

Just try and visit this site without misting up, just a little. I dare ya. Link via Ektopia. [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 14, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Forgetfulness

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Forgetfulness

by Billy Collins The name of the author is the first to go followed obediently by the title, the plot, the heartbreaking conclusion, the entire novel which suddenly becomes one you have never read, never even heard of, as if, one by one, the memories you used to harbor decided [read more...]

Posted by avoision on December 14, 2005 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

It's Funny Cause It's True

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