Feb 28, 2006 22:49
Had the day off today!! Hooray for that, cause I'm needing as much time away from Sephora as often as possible. Anyway...
Got an early start: went to IKEA. I bought a new, very sharp knife for the kitchen, a ridiculously comfortable feather pillow and pillow cover, and got some other fun stuff. Then, decided Woodfield Mall was a sucky idea, and came back, went to Kopi Cafe in Andersonville (my new, official favorite place in Chicago), and finally bought the hand-carved Ganesha statue I've been eyeing there. It's like 13 inches tall, and is made of some dark wood. Found out from the hippie chick behind the jewelry counter that it was made in Bali and has been in the shop awhile. Glad to give Him a home. Ganesha is the Destroyer of Obstacles -- and we have a lot of obstacles right now -- and having a little help with that can't hurt. Also had some amazing full-leaf Ceylon tea, then came home and played The Sims for a bit.
Yesterday, I got a $20 gift card to Teavana, and now am in a condundrum over which ones I want to get. Thinking Moroccan Mint would be good (Gunpowder Green Tea with spearmint), also Azteca Fire sounds great (chocolate and strawberries with dried chili pods). Have to taste test them tomorrow on my break. That could take a bit, but, again, need time away from Suck-phora.
In the job vein: have a phone interview to New York on Friday with Vincent Longo. Extremely excited and a bit nervous, but confident. Anyone with a voice and good intentions, PLEASE pray for this. Send some energy. Anything.
Also, got our lease fucking finally today, and found out that, in fact, we have 120 days upon WRITTEN notice of sale to vacate this place. Can't imagine they'd kick us out and have this place sitting empty while they try to sell it, and even if they do, we'll have till JUNE to figure it out. Looks like the gods really *are* on our side. :)