Forward & Dumb

Sara Palin is a flipping idiot! It's plainly obvious now that she is campaigning with an eye toward her future. I'd just like to say to her that no one voted for you in a primary because you didn't run. You were picked up out of your small ass, backwoods town in Alaska by ONE MAN, not millions of Americans. Sounds to me like someones gotten herself a big head. You think she'd at least be able to fill it with knowledge about something other than hockey.

The Day Before Tuesday

To the lady sitting in front of me on the train this afternoon I'd like to say that it's not necessary to dip yourself in your bottle of perfume. Evidently that is what you did. I can still smell whatever it is you have on.

Whomever used the ATM before I did yesterday, you left your receipt sticking out of it. May I take this opportunity to say congratulations. Your $11,000 checking account balance impresses me...and makes me sick.

I constantly hear about how gay people have huge amounts of disposable income. Who are these gays? I'm always asking Adam why can't we be gays with disposable income. Oh, the unfairness.

Grapes

Grabbing my toothbrush this morning I noticed that the bristles were purple. Yet another sign of my ever expanding love of red wine. That's right, this whiskey drinker just might turn into a wino.

Sunday Calm

Sunday's are a day for many things. Some go to church, others watch football this time of year, or if you're like me you just use it to relax and take some time for yourself. I did just that this morning. After an early wake up I decided I was going to get some things done around the apartment and then hop on the buses and make my way downtown to Michigan Ave. I felt like a real city dweller as I watched the city go by me as we headed down Lake Shore Drive. My primary objective was to get a birthday present for Adam (which I got) but I also wanted to spend some time looking at things for myself. The entire time I shopped I had my headphones in and listened to some music on my iPhone, it was so relaxing for me. While I didn't buy a thing besides the gift I did buy myself the calm that I was desiring. Now if you know me at all you realize that I'm not usually calm when I'm around the masses so for me to be so at peace while out today is a miracle in itself. Happy Sunday.

City Explorer

When I first moved to Chicago I lived in the Lakeview Neighborhood which is also referred to as "Boystown" because of the high number of gay guys that live there. When I was out at a bar I remember hearing people mention that they lived in Lincoln Square, Bucktown, Wicker Park, or Edgewater. Seeing as how I didn't have a car I never ventured to these different neighborhoods. They were far off and it took too many trains and buses to reach them and I didn't really have any reason to go there anyway. I tended to stay in my own little enclave in what I thought was the only place in the city to live.

Today I live in the Ravenswood area. Before this I lived in Lincoln Square, Lakeview, and the Gold Coast. I had a friend that lived in Wicker Park so I was there all the time. I very rarely venture to Lakeview and prefer other areas of the city. It is a bit easier to get around since I now have a car but there are times I still take buses and trains to get places. I think back to the boy I was just a couple years ago, content in my little area by the lake and to the man I've become now venturing all over the city that just a few years ago I had no interest in exploring.

Less Than A Month

Sorry that I've taken so long with the political post that I mentioned in my last entry but in the end I decided that I'm tired of this election and I didn't want to add to the negativity that I feel is being put out there so I'm not going to post it. I will say just one thing from it though. It's sad when the economy is in such a shambles that the candidates feel the need to focus on things from the others past that may be seen to be "shady." Focus on the now please.

Seasons Of Change

I'm working on a political blog but it's not quite ready yet, so to fill in the time I just wanted to say how much I love this time of year. There's a chill in the air, the leaves are starting to turn, and there's a noticeable change in my city. In a way it's almost like a chance to start over, for me at least.

I wonder if I'll feel this way in January when it's light for about twelve hours and the temperature is hovering around 20 degrees.