Lost and FOUND!!

I realized I lost my college graduation earring on Sunday. Just found it on the floor in the breakroom behind the trash can. The post is slightly bent so the housekeeper sorta cleaned the room. Score for me!

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Sun Wah

Monday night dinner. Wow, I knew Peking duck is tasty, but who knew Peking Duck could be so fun. We ordered the duck dinner special that totally uses the entire duck. First, this teen-looking hispanic boy with a hipster haircut carved the bird with complete finesse. I will call him Dexter. Then "Chuck" our waiter brought out steamed white buns - the asian kind, duck sauce, pickled daikon radishes, scallions, & carrots. Duck sandwich. I wanted to cup my cheeks (face) with the steamed buns. So white & fluffy. Dexter then took the carcass away. Some other wait staff brought out duck fried rice. Fucking good. Not greasy like other fried rice. Then there was duck soup. We were in heaven. I prepped for a large meal by eating just waffles, Frango mints, coffee, water during the day. Z & K - foodie leaders who brought us here could eat us under the table but were stuffed too. The entire duck is dark meat goodness. The skin, so full of cholesterol, was light & crispy.

We also ordered salt & pepper squid to before the duck. And to make this sorta healthy, we ordered bok choy. These 2 dishes were the bomb too, but they were only part of the peripheral Peking Duck experience (PPDE).

TSA

I fucking hate TSA. You are the work bitch for the airlines.

Instead of checking if my bag fits that American Airline bag-sizing thing (you know that small box beneath the sign "Does your bag fit in here?"), why don't you check people for actual weapons, etc. This is a rule they like to enforce whenever it's convenient. And not even consistent. This dumb roller bag has never been checked in b/c it fits in the overhead bin. This stupid TSA bitch didn't think I'd argue but I did. Yeah, you radioed in my description so of course I had to pay $25 to check in my bag even though EVERYONE who rides an AA American Eagle plane checks their bag in at the plane! There basically isn't an overhead bin. There's a "bin" the size of the overhead bin on a Grey Hound BUS. AA wasn't nice either. And after I paid, of course the bag handler chucked my bag on the conveyer belt. And my bag has a new black coating from being checked in.

Like I said to you last week, I'll say it again: OH, FUCK YOU!

Exhale

Now that I'm done with school, I'm hoping for a fresh start with the things I put on the side burner for the last 2 years. sweetyellowcorn.blogspot.com mainly.

Spent pre-Xmas in Houston. It was a great escape from the Chicago cold. Big Puffer (aka North Face Arctic Wind Parka) and Ugg boots were in shock with the 80 degree weather when I stepped out of IAH. Hung out with the family, got a massage, played old skool Dr. Mario on the Wii with my sister.

Christmas Eve at IAH and ORD - totally empty
Working on Xmas day - fun crew but still rather be with family & friends.

Huffington Post: Best Shopping Cities In America (At Least We Beat New York...)

  We like our shopping. North Park mall in Dallas is awesome

		Best Shopping Cities In America (At Least We Beat New York...)
	Forbes released its list of the best shopping cities in the U.S., and as a whole, it's quite surprising. Coming in first was Houston, second...

 

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Huffington Post: 10 Excellent College Towns

  Austin is of course on the list!!

		10 Excellent College Towns
	From our friends at Unigo: Many factors can sway your college decision, but location might just be the most important. We're not just talking about...

 

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Huffington Post: The Funniest Movies Of The Decade

 

		The Funniest Movies Of The Decade
	With the aughts officially coming to an end on December 31st, 2010, we thought it would be appropriate to take a look back at some...

 

Definitely agree on several movies in the last few years:
Hot Tub Time Machine
Superbad
Knocked Up
The Hangover

Get Him to the Greek was just OK

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Dinner... Bitches

Huffington Post: Woman Arrested After Attacking Cop With Sex Toy

It's a Sports Mom!

 

		Woman Arrested After Attacking Cop With Sex Toy
	A Gurnee woman faces aggravated assault charges after she allegedly assaulted a police officer with a "a rigid feminine pleasure device" in the northern suburb....

 

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Go Hawks

Only had 1 chance to dance to the Fratelli's Chelsea Dagger last night!
Very fun testosterone-filled evening with the girls.

The Purple Pig

I've been eating out for lunch a little to much this week...not complaining, just commenting

Ok, went to The Purple Pig. It was delicious! And interesting menu. I went with another person who doesn't fear weird foods
( we're filipino). And we finished just about everything to the waitresses surprise. Shit, we CAN put it away.

http://thepurplepigchicago.com/

We ordered:
Pig's Ear with Crispy Kale, Pickled Cherry Peppers & Fried Egg
Pretty good. Not weird tasting or weird texture-wise. it's fried. you can't fuck up fried food.

Sardines with Lemon Vinaigrette
This was tasty! The fennel salad that went with it was a good fresh balance to the sardines. These aren't sardines from a can. Lots of little berry things (currants & capers, oh my) mixed in the salad.

Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese Smear
Very good too. Bold taste. It actually tasted healthy if that makes sense. Lots of eggplant. It was a contrast to the lemony dishes like the sardines and the un-named salad (next)

And a salad that isn't listed on the online menu - had endive, lemon, shaved hard cheese like maybe parmesan and aborio rice - refreshing!

THere are recipes on the purple pig site too.

Flo & Santos

Flo's Polish

Surprisingly delicious!

Perfect balance, blend, whatever of Polska Kielbasa, sauerkraut, applewood smoked bacon, & of course, cheese.

This would be easy to mess up if done by an amateur.

http://www.floandsantos.com

Sbux

Starbucks in the Village of Hinsdale.
Looks like a Justice w all the tweens!!

Happy Halloween

Halloween is a kids holiday. However, adults continue to hijack the night and create a night of pure fun.
Hung out in Wicker Park as Chilean Miners along with a pimp, Stands with a Fist a la Dances with Wolves, and Betty Draper.

Love the Hangover group ensemble, Tiger Woods, bull and bull fighter.
Way to slut it out ladies!

Sunday Bears

Ok last Sunday's game as a spectator or fan must have been quite a trip.

On Monday morning/the day after:

1) I saw a neighbor keys dangling in the door knob. Possible scenario: Boyfriend drunk and late coming home trying to open the door. Door swung open by annoyed girlfriend inside. Keys left dangling over night. Keys witnessing Wall Street Journal delivery person.

I was nice...took keys out the door and hid them under the WSJ.

2)  Blood drops on the front door...on the outside. Carnage? Bloody nose from post-game drunk fist fight?

Weather

The weather is insane today!

Driving south on the Dan Ryan 90/94 was scary with the rain and the dark gloomy skies.

Coming back to the city - pretty deceptive with the partly cloudy blue sky. There is nothing sealed tight enough to keep the gusts of wind out.

Glad to be back in the comforts of home. Listening to things rattle and shake, winds roar, & the grill roll are pleasant sounds and a reminder of the powerful Mother Nature.

Huffington Post: Drug Lab Found In Georgetown Dorm

  Uhh you should have seen The Castillian in 1996 at UT Austin

		Drug Lab Found In Georgetown Dorm

 

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Huffington Post: R.I.P The Walkman -- Officially

  Awww...I got my first from Eckerds in Houston, tx

		R.I.P The Walkman -- Officially
	Sony announced that it has ceased production of cassette Walkmans, first introduced in 1979. Switched highlights the history of the Walkman: [T]he portable tape player...

 

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It's already the Apple Red Line stop

This column was sent to you by: sweetyellowcorn

This will be very cool. On the red line going north yesterday, for a few seconds I thought I was already at Fullerton b/c of the bright white lights. Hoping to get the next iPhone model next summer.

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It's already the Apple Red Line stop
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Friday

Clinical was cancelled today so I'm at home. Yay.
Now I get to study for my exam that is next week.
Thrilled.
It's fall. THe warm sun warming the cool living room.
MSNBC in the back ground.
Coffee w milk.

Although Im studying, the above makes it tolerable.

Have a cookin class tonight. Got the Groupon about a year ago. Should be tasty. BYOB or wine. Wine.

Fwd: It's Goop

Gosh, wish I could say the same!

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10-12-10

Chicago Marathon thoughts


I feel secure in saying:
1) I didn't shit on myself
2) I will never run a marathon ever again
3) I'm excited about future HALF marathons!

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See you at the finish line

26.2 or bust
10-10-10 Chicago Marathon

In line for Cafe au Lait at Cafe du Monde

Afternoon in NOLA

Bucktown 5K

Great time today at the Bucktown 5K. It's advertised as the "warm up" for the Chicago Marathon. 

Well, I almost vomited at the finish line. Thank goodness brunch was not far from the finish line. Hot Chocolate on Damen. Home of the $4 coffee, $2 refill, $7 hot chocolate. 

NYTimes: Birth Control Over Baldness

From The New York Times:

OP-ED COLUMNIST: Birth Control Over Baldness

New contraceptives, still in trials, could be a powerful tool in fighting global poverty.

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Huffington Post: Balthazar Getty: Wife 'Understanding' About Sienna Affair

  I like how the summarized the Jude Law's indiscretions. So concise

		Balthazar Getty: Wife 'Understanding' About Sienna Affair
	Balthazar Getty had a highly publicized affair with Sienna Miller in 2008 - remember the sexy pics of them in Italy? But now the actor...

 

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Huffington Post: Woman Charged Following Dog Poop-Infused Meltdown

  Shit, dawg!

		Woman Charged Following Dog Poop-Infused Meltdown
	NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Dog owners, beware: If you live in suburban Chicago and don't pick up after your pet, you might get tossed an unpleasant...

 

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Ready to Run 20 miler

Done. I'm very stiff, but very glad the race is done. Only 3 more weeks til my final Chicago Marathon - 10-10-10. I'm a big fan of PopChips. Free samples at the finish line...great idea. Ok. I have to study for my exam...

Worst Movie...Ever

There are many "Worst Movie...Ever" but I have to point out that Matrix Revolution is very bad. When I first saw the green alphanumeric shower on black, I though oooh red v blue pill time. Uhh, it wasn't 1 or 2. I definitely never saw 3 in the theatre and definitely glad I never did after seeing 5 minutes of Revolution.

It does make great background noise while I study for the first exam of my FINAL semester of graduate school!

NYTimes: For the Dishwasher’s Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

From The New York Times:

SHORTCUTS: For the Dishwasher's Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

Go easy on the detergent in dishwashers and washing machines, and never clean your oven the day before Thanksgiving.

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NYTimes: The Public’s Quiet Savior From Harmful Medicines

From The New York Times:

The Public's Quiet Savior From Harmful Medicines

Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey, 96, will be celebrated this week for serving as midwife to modern pharmaceutical regulation in the United States.

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Huffington Post: The Hidden Meanings Behind Brands' Favorite Numbers

 

		The Hidden Meanings Behind Brands' Favorite Numbers
	in the 1870s, when Levi Strauss invented his famous blue jeans, they were known simply as "XX." Two decades later, they were given the lot...

 

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Huffington Post: RANKED: The Top 17 Most 'Social' Cities

  Austin #4

		RANKED: The Top 17 Most 'Social' Cities
	NetProspex, a sales and marketing database company, has released its "Top 50 Social Media Report" analyzing the social media presence and activity of professionals around...

 

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L

Gross... Sitting on the FLOOR of the L! The redline no less! Gross

Huffington Post: The Top 10 Cities For Online Dating

 

		The Top 10 Cities For Online Dating
	Wondering where can you find the most singles looking for love online? Curious what U.S. cities have taken to e-dating--and which are hesitant? Dating site...

 

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Marathon

I'm training with CARA (www.cararuns.org) for the Chicago Marathon. Honestly, I haven't had the time to follow the training schedule. However, I ran the 18 miles today with the 10:00 pace group. Actually, we run around 9:45. I couldn't keep up that pace more than probably 16 miles and had to return to the 10 min pace. Luckily, I had someone to slow down and run with. Anyway, while down at 67th street, I had to Gu - Espresso Love. I looked at it and gagged. I mean eyes watering, burps, etc - true gagging. If I don't look, i'm ok.   

Huffington Post: HAPPY '90210 DAY!

 

		HAPPY '90210 DAY!
	NEW YORK — OMG, it's like one of those freaky Mayan calendar things or something. But, yes, it's true: Thursday Sept. 2, 2010, is being...

 

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Beautiful day in Chicago

Huffington Post: Oregon State Lineman Found NUDE In Stranger's Home

  Hilarious... Just another Saturday night!

		Oregon State Lineman Found NUDE In Stranger's Home
	CORVALLIS, Ore. â€Â" An Oregon State University offensive lineman has been dismissed from the team after police say they found him naked and intoxicated in...

 

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Huffington Post: 19 AMAZING Google Search Tricks You Need To Know

 

		19 AMAZING Google Search Tricks You Need To Know
	Google may be expanding into cell phones, operating systems, and tablet PCs, but it's still known best for search. Google's engineers have tricked out the...

 

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Interesting Article on Fluent News

I'm reading about 'Kinky Friedman leaves the stump to return to the stage' on Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/25639253

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NYTimes: The Kids Are All Right

From The New York Times:

OP-ED COLUMNIST: The Kids Are All Right

Chelsea Clinton's approaching wedding day gives us occasion to celebrate successful children from recent first families.

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Before karaoke night at Camp Duncan

Lunch at camp

Hoagie bun scooped out, mustard, iceberg lettuce, turkey, and BACON

Teaching about exercise.

Diabetics you were learn

It's hump day.

Last night, only had to check 4 blood sugars and treat 1 high. Slept before 1am. A first this week.

On duty

First camp friendship bracelet

Passed my swimming test

Blue means access to any thing water related.

Camp

First day of camp ever
First day of camp as medical staff
Bottom bunk
Passed my swimming test...barely.

AC is great. Showers are not as gross as one would think.
Shower water smells like a sulfur mine.

80 hours...80 clinical hours. The light at the end.
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Sailing in Lake Michigan

Hilton Head Island, SC

View of charleston, sc from Ft. Sumpter

Cannons across the bay sparked the beginning of the Civil War!

Huffington Post: PHOTOS: 10 Surprisingly Recession-Proof Industries

 

		PHOTOS: 10 Surprisingly Recession-Proof Industries
	It's always tricky to call an industry "recession-proof" but, though it may sound surprising, there are a handful of industries that are actually growing during...

 

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Man bag

This is a man bag on the red line. Wow.

NYTimes: I’ll Take a Scoop oƒ Prosciutto, Please

From The New York Times:

I'll Take a Scoop oƒ Prosciutto, Please

Why does Jake Godby make such weird ice cream?

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NYTimes: A Wimbledon Journey That Began in a Van

From The New York Times:

A Wimbledon Journey That Began in a Van

Dustin Brown's placement in the ATP top 100 and entry into Wimbledon
came only after a road trip through Europe, as he struggled to make a
living in tennis.

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Dinner

The trib working hard

Cobra lounge

Blackhawks

Pride at the Daley Center

Gift jar I made

1) Apron
2) chocolate chip cookies
3) oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
4) homemade granola

Blossoming!

Was unsure if they would flourish, but LOOK!!

Results of the Chicago Magellan Half Marathon

http://results.active.com/pages/page.jsp?eventID=1800601&pubID=3

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NYTimes: Short? No Worries: Just Ask This Texan

From The New York Times:

PERSONAL HEALTH: Short? No Worries: Just Ask This Texan

Research once suggested that short people were at a disadvantage in
getting jobs and making money, but a new book seeks to dispel those
ideas and offer encouraging advice.

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Dinner is served!!