Spooky Photo
I finally captured evidence on film that Chicago is indeed going to hell. I took this tonight from the Belmont el train platform. It looks like the red in the clouds is reflected from the lights, but it wasn't. That reddish tint was just there.
Halloween Is for Scairdy Cats
I'm drawn to horror stories, horror movies and all things dark. When I was seven years old and first learned to read, I started with the ghost story books at the library. I kept going until I had read every ghost story book for my age group in the place. In my teens I...
Remedying a Bad Week with Cake
So I had a rough summer, a not-much-better trip to South America and came back feeling more depressed than ever. I ate a lot. By the end of September, I had begun to pull out of it. I got back to my healthy eating habits. I started to lose the weight I put on in the...
Halloweeny
I love that ComEd (Chicago electric company) is using Halloween-themed ads like this one. We get plenty of Christmas-themed ads every year. It's about time Halloween got more exploitation. Yay, Halloween!
I Am Not a Vegetarian
I am not a vegetarian. I have never been a vegetarian. I have been friends with vegetarians, lived among them and even dated them, but I have never, ever joined them in their meatless way of eating. Yet people think I am one. Friends who have known me for years, who...
Post-Travel Getting Back to Normal
Here is how I have spent the past two weeks, since returning from two weeks in South America: 1. Rehydrating with water and fruit juice. 2. Feeling weak and wimpy after two weeks of not only skipping my gym workouts, but being in high altitude areas that required me...
I’m Back in the United States
I spent from August 28 to September 10 in Peru (Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca) and Bolivia (La Paz). It was my very first trip outside the United States and now I'm back and it's so good to be here. On Friday, my trip back to Chicago...
I’m at the Top of the Rollercoaster
I leave for two weeks in South America with my dad on Saturday. I hope no one's expecting a travelogue with photos and interesting stories and stuff. I'm no photographer and expect I'll need all my energy just get through these two weeks. It will be my very first time...
Family
I've been saying it for years: You can't cure families; you can only prevent them.
Two Weeks in South America
I'm allergic to sunlight and I'm heading towards the equator. Hmmm...
I Do Not Like Summer
On Thursday night I found myself at a company function which took place at Ravinia. I spent three hours reclining on grass, listening to live music and breathing in the warm, humid summer air. I didn't get bitten by bugs, thanks to a co-worker's 98% DEET insect...
Oh, Yeah. Depression.
I was talking to someone this week about my worries about Bob's health, my health, my upcoming trip and my fears about life in general. She asked me how long I have been depressed. I was surprised by this. I didn't realize I was depressed. But as I turned it over in...