Chicago got hit by a fairly decent sized snow storm (~5 inches at last count) at exactly the wrong time today. It started snowing heavily at 1 PM and hasn't stopped snowing since, which means that traffic was hell today because the plows didn't have time to get things cleaned up before the afternoon rush hour ( Read more... )

Alright, since Kevin's entry the other night was fairly informal and I want solid plans, I am posting a (very shiny) poll. One thing before you vote: I've listed both Friday and Monday as options for cookie-baking days, but I'd honestly prefer that it be done on Saturday or Sunday. I know Friday's not good for everyone, and Christmas eve is ( Read more... )

Okay, my lovelies, this is for anyone in the greater Downers Grove area ( Read more... )

Well, it occurs to me that I haven't had an honest-to-god entry in a while. Hell, the last five entries in my journal (which is a lot when you're only posting a handful of times each month!) consist of memes and quizzes. Based on those, I look like a fifteen-year-old ( Read more... )

I'm finally home for Thanksgiving break. I'm really quite excited. I caught up on Gilmore Girls last night, I have a serious date with season 3 of West Wing, and I get to cook today and tomorrow ( Read more... )

Quick update for my adoring fans ( Read more... )

Okay, New Year's post. I promised myself I'd do this before midnight tonight so my 200th post can be today. (Fitting, eh ( Read more... )

I hope everyone who celebrates Christmas, has a very merry one. Beyond that, happy holidays to all ( Read more... )

Well, the summer is finally in its last few hours. Oddly enough I'm not terribly disappointed. School will give me something other than my self-doubt and self-pity to contend with. It's a welcome change. However, I do feel that it is only appropriate for me to have an entry sumarizing my summer ( Read more... )

::yawn:: Today has been exceedingly boring. We're having a dinner party tonight and I do believe that people will start arriving in about thirty minutes. I've spent a good deal of the past few days preparing for it.

Come on babe, why don't we paint the town?As much as I like parties, I hate preparing for them. It all feels so fake when I do. ( Read more... )