Glut with Guts: August 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

FRIDAY!

AND THREE DAY WEEKEND TO BOOT!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

My Body/Mind is Revolting Against Me

I love food. And drink. And MOST especially the combination of the two. So "diets" and "attempts" at "losing weight" are no easy feat.

A lot of times, this is what I think:

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I've also been really into Doctor Who lately (you can start judging me now). It's strange to watch though. I'm usually watching wide-eyed and excited, but a lot of times, the episode ends and I go, "huh?" I'm sure it also doesn't help that sometimes I can't really understand British accents....

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It freaks me out. This show (and usually any/all versions of Law&Order) messes with my mind. I end up checking every crevice of my apartment, and each of the locks TWICE before I can comfortably sleep.

I don't know whether to blame my excessive eating (usually junk food) addition, or my choice in television but I've been having some crazy dreams. I should stop both addictions, but it's just so damn hard.

So in conclusion, f-you brain and body!

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P.S. You say you don't agree of Doctor Who's awesome-ability-ness-dom? F-you, to you too.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Chicago Public Transit

I actually don't mind the el. In theory, I love that I can get anywhere via bus/train. I love that I can do my "green" part and use public transit. AND, I love people watching on the train: the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Sometimes it's not so bad, but then sometimes, you've had a bad day, the heat/air isn't working on the el, it's so crowded you're staring at someone's ass your entire commute home, and then the douche next to you decides this is the perfect time to have a conversation.

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Overall, though, it's not so bad. I love the CTA... or at least that's what I have to keep saying to myself.

BUT THEN I MOVED TO LAKEVIEW and experienced the horrible-ness that is SWARMS of Cubs fans.

Yesterday, on my commute home I was cornered by a bunch of loud obnoxious Cubs fans who were shouting and hitting one another, and blocking the doors at EVERY. SINGLE. STOP. My anger was about to bubble over, when I saw my chance.

I was sitting near one of said fans, who was wearing a Fukudome bandana (which 1. hasn't it been years since he was on the team? and 2. why people, why?).

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Side note: it bothers me when people have Asian letters tattooed on themselves. I mean, c'mon folks, it could easily just say "POOP" and you would have no idea!

So back to this obnoxious fan. I waited until we we're near the Wrigleyville stop, and started to giggle. Then I leaned in and asked him, "do you want to know what that REALLY says?"

I'm Korean, so I have no idea, but that bewildered look on his face was worth it. SO, so worth it.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

It's Not Over Yet!

With September (and [gulp] school) right around the corner, it seems everyone has given up on all that is "summer". But NOT ME. You can still call it summer while it's still 90 degrees out (err... although a mention about the hazardous affects/effects of global warming should go here, but we'll save that for another day).

One thing I love about summer is cocktails. Most days, I'm a wine or whiskey girl. Complex flavors, simple pours is my mantra for about 8 months of the year. Summer months, however, is a reason/excuse/celebration to break out the funny twisty straws and my massive blender for a drink made more of fruit and sugar than alcohol.

My favorite cocktail blend so far? The Pink Tequilla via R29. It's a refreshing blend of watermelon, strawberries, lime, agave and tequilla that's both sweet and simple, but even easier to make.