Hey Girl, Parks & Rec Style

Things I am a big fan of: Hey Girl’s Parks & Rec My friend Brenda Ok…there are more things on that list like…Dairy Queen Crunch and hilarious things my brothers say.  Also to be clear…these are in no particular order.  But those three things are the three that apply to what I finally get to…

What I did today…

My day went something like this… 7:00 – Wake up after the worst night of sleep I have had in a while.  I was babysitting and needed to spent the night with the kids.  Bad dreams, cold-induced snoring  and night lights led to an interesting night. 8:00 – Working out.  I really like getting my workout…

The Sweetest Form of Usefulness

So, I have a confession…Alright two confessions. First, I don’t know why, but I totally have a strong inclination to start posts with “So, I have a confession…” but now I have admitted it…that is the first step right? Second confession…I sometimes will have an idea for a post, but I don’t feel like writing…

Wonderfully Despicable Costumes

So…you might think you had the best costumes this Halloween, but I was handing out candy and the best ones I saw were my brothers and their trick or treating company.  They had an almost complete Despicable Me cast. (Click here for the trailer.) Rico as Vector (with a Squid Launcher) and Neville as The Box of…

A Thank You to Good Smelling Men Everywhere (But Specifically Those on Public Transportation)

This Friday Flick goes out to the man who rode next to me on the L-train yesterday. Dear Sir…Thank you so much for smelling good.  It was kind of you to be properly prepared for that moment when we were all smashed together and your armpit was approximately six inches from my face.  Thanks to what I…

The Multicolored Chicago Adventure

I went to undergrad in Chicago and I talked more than once about riding all the different colored public transit lines in one day.  I never followed through until last Thursday!  My amazing friend Julie (who was totally game for this rather strange adventure) and I finally rode every different line!  And I have the…

Chicago, My Kind of Town

Hello all, I’m in Chicago for a couple weeks visiting friends and spending time in this lovely city!  I have been gone less than 30 hours and I am already having a great time. First…Car trip was long, but awesome.  Lots of laughing, reading of I-Robot, and finding out I have a hard time pronouncing…

Saving This One

I’ve had this video tucked away for just the right Friday…and this is it! Ok…I know this video is a bit longer than most I post here, but I promise this charming little story is worth the time.  Plus, David Tennant is the title character.  What could be better? I don’t know why this is just…

Rainy Day Plans

Hello All, I was going to write a blog post about something Pinterest-y today, but the weather just won’t allow me to do so.  It is dark and drizzly and I know that sounds awful, but it is just delicious!  I have a whole list of things to get done today, but I’m pretty sure…

Where is Your Best Place?

As I try to decide which library positions to apply for, I have been spending a little bit of time at http://www.bestplaces.net.   Ok…a little bit more than a little bit.  I think it is interesting to look at different cities and learn different good and bad things about each place and compare cost of…