This Busy Bee Gets Drunk & Broke

Life has been busy. In the past two weeks I have been reunited with #2, participated in a birthday train pub crawl, got tanked with my dad at a Bears game, worked, and been a stellar bridesmaid.

All that in just two weeks.
I know. I can't believe it either.

And life is not slowing down. Tomorrow night I'm heading down to IlStu. Before the month is over I have a happy hour with former co-workers, a wedding, another reunion with #2, Halloween parties and yet another Bears game.

So much fun. And pretty expensive.

BUT being robbed was a good thing - my bills are down! Since I had to change all of my accounts and cancel cards I was living off cash thus no frilly purchases. My credit card bill is pretty awesome right now, just around $200. It will likely never be that low again...

The One Where I'm Exhausted & That Proves "The Sandlot" Rules

Non-stop action. x 7day vacation in the 'burbs. + 1 holiday. + 1 wedding. +1 concert. I. Am. Beat.

Wedding season is in full swing. Last Thursday was Rose's wedding rehearsal / dinner. And it was pretty good way to start off my holiday weekend. It was a beautiful introduction to where they would later get married; the grounds were simply gorgeous. Rose is now married to a great guy whom we've all known FOR-EV-ER (said in The Sandlot voice courtesy of "Squints" of course).

Actually our entire group of friends has remained pretty consistent since high school. We've added and deleted a few people but the majority of us are still close. So as you can imagine it was the coming together of everyone once again. Which of course leads to excessive drinking. Well, in my case at least. After we were all practiced up, it was off to an Italian restaurant for endless cups of wine. Literally. And seriously. The waitress would continually walk around re-filling regardless if you had a full, half or empty glass. Actually, I highly doubt there were any empty glasses on the table. Ever. Blah blah blah. I got my first piece of real diamond jewelry ever. Blah blah blah. I drove to the parents' and almost peed my pants trying to get in the house. Its like Fort Knox in there.

I was not hungover and actually made it to the gym on Friday then ran my pre-wedding errands before heading out to get my sushi on with a couple of the girls. Caught up with Rad who flew in from FL for Rose's pending nuptials. Dinner turned into drinks turned into stuffing my face with one of those 1/2 cooked cookie skillets. Right. I didn't have to fit in a dress the next day....

I was ambitious, kinda. I woke up extra early to get in a quick workout. But I only lasted about 20min then called it quits. Exercise tapes in a hot muggy basement at 6am are not fun. Do not attempt at home. It was Saturday, the day of the wedding. An early start time for hair & make up. Then pictures at the hotel before the ceremony. It couldn't have been a more beautiful day - sunny but not blazing hot. And Rose looked extraordinaire. After the ceremony it was off to bustle Rose's dress. Now, Rose emailed us a wedding day itinerary, see below:

Hair & Makeup: 8:15am – 12:30pm
Drive to Hyatt: 12:30 – 1:15
Check in: 1:15 – 1:45

Get dressed and ready for pictures: 1:45 – 2:45
Pictures: 3:00 – 4:30
Touch up: 4:30 – 4:45
Ceremony: 5:00 – 5:30ish
Do Bustle: 5:30ish – 5:45 (u all probably think I am kidding,
but there are like 100 strings that need to be tied…you can blame my mom for
telling me to keep that stupid train!)
Cocktail hour: 6:00 – 7:00

Dinner and all that jazz: 7:00 – 9:00
Dance/Drink: 9:00 – 1am
After Party

DO BUSTLE: 5:30 - 5:45 pm. Its there. Listed. Yet none of us knew what we were getting ourselves into. She was not joking. There had to be over 100 strings & loops that needed to be tied. And it took just about 20minutes. With 8 of us working on it. Including Rose's mom. But in the end it looked great. Or we just told her that* to get things moving...

Cocktail hour. My favorite. And the food was scrumptious. The vodka was flowing. As a lucky participant & guest to this wedding, I was able to be treated to all top shelf liquor. It was decided days before that we would "toast" after dinner with shots of Patron. Which I found out did actually occur. There was photographic evidence. And I was definitely there partaking. Oops.

Beginning of Cocktail hour / Pre-Patron

Basically, what I have learned is that I can only have beer for S's wedding in October. Otherwise I might get escorted out. And I'm sure S will not be as forgiving as Rose** (and Big Dog***) to my crazy drunk antics / memory loss.

I did wake up in my hotel room bed, cuddling against Prass. Prass is just another friend, whose a girl. There were 4 of us jammed in a room. Apparently I like to spoon. Sorry Prass. Breakfast at the hotel at 10a, where I piled on my plate enough bacon that I actually got meat sweats later. At the time it seemed like a good idea. Then I managed to make it back to the parents' where I crashed for 6hrs then forced myself into the shower and to L's for a post-nuptial bbq. I brought potato salad.****

A glass of wine got me over the hump but it was back to water (lame, I know) while I ate everyone out of house & home. 2 hot dogs please. Oh, you have chips & taco dip. What's that smores?

Now for another Sandlot moment:

Ham Porter: Hey, Smalls, you wanna s'more?

Smalls: Some more of what?

Ham Porter: No, do you wanna s'more?

Smalls: I haven't had anything yet, so how can I have some more of nothing?

Ham Porter: You're killing me Smalls! These are s'more's stuff! Alrite now pay attention. First you take the graham, you stick the chocolate on the graham. Then you roast the 'mallow. When the 'mallows flaming... you stick it on the chocolate. Then cover with the other end. Then you scarf. Kind of messy, but good!

Ok, where was I. So Monday my dad & I had box seats for the Sox v. Red Sox game. Unlimited beer & food. Plus we won 5-1. Then later back in the 'burbs, my mom & aunt were on the hunt for Red October. Not really. But we were on the hunt for sushi. We drove around the damn suburbs for like 2 hours to find any sushi place that would be open. It was nuts. And I was getting crabby/tired/hangry*****/whateveryouwanttocallit.

Tuesday was work. Busy. Then I was finally able to head back to my glorious apartment. Oh and get ready for my sex date with #2 that we set up last week. It was super chill. Comfy clothes. Wine. Pizza. Sex. Plus we had a chance to catch up and say our goodbyes before he heads out to Europe for a 2 week vacation. That asshole - I mean - I hope he has fun.

And last night. Last night was the BritBrit concert. My sister was able to score me & my friends some free tickets. Free AWESOME SEAT TICKETS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STAGE LIKE 7 ROWS BACK AND OMG THERE WAS SOMEONE WITHOUT ANY LEGS ON A TRAMPOLINE. WITHOUT ANY LEGS. ON A TRAMPOLINE. And I signed a confidentiality agreement in order to get my Guest Pass. So I can not confirm what or whom I did or did not see.

So tonight. Tonight is the glorious night of having absolutely no plans. Nothing. Zip. Nada. I even decided to boycott the gym. I will be able to go home. Rest. Relax. Read. Eat. And sleep in my own god damn bed. Finally. No work tomorrow. So I booked it as my "its time to get my act together day", which includes, but is not limited to: laundry, gym/biking, sunning (if possible), grocery shopping (its time to detox - food & drink wise. No fun, I know), and cleaning.

IT'S BRITNEY BITCH.

Enjoy your weekend.



*Rose, I'm kidding. It seriously did look fantastic & having the train with the dress was definitely worth it.

**Um, I apparently tackled Rose at the bar during the reception. Both of us falling towards the ground. According to Hanes, I did have good form. Just like Urlacher. My dad would be so proud.

1) I think that is how we landed, but perhaps without the bitch slap motion at the end.
2) Urlacher is kicking Michael Vick's ass in this picture which makes me happy - damn dog hater
3) Bears kick off on Sunday against the Packs - Hell yes, it's football season!

***Right, well let's just say that I was the life of the party. And the wedding video proves it.

****That I instructed (or asked) my mom to make on Saturday. Because potato salad just tastes better when its made the day before.


*****Hangry: To be so hungry that you get angry. Hence, "Hangry"

The McRib is Back! Or Rather, I am

Whoa its been about a month since my last post. And I haven’t even entered the blogosphere since. Until today. The reasoning for not blogging is beyond me. I forgot. I got busy. I lost my free Internet connection. I became boring.

That’s right. I did. For some reason my life has taken a major turn for the boring. At least during the weekdays. Which is exactly when I was doing most of my blogging. I have no salacious details to tell. No events that I attended. Nothing boy worthy at least. I’ve been a bore. Working. Eating. Drinking with friends on the weekend.

Here is the update:

ON C
We’ve hung out several times the past month – maybe like 4. We haven’t really spoken about our current relationship status – if 20 something even do that anymore, I’m not even sure. He had a birthday. Which did not include me in any of the celebrations. He had plans with other friends. Boys only. I did give him the best gift ever though. And no, it wasn’t sex (although we did have sex). The movie “The Dark Crystal” and matzo brittle. Which HE LOVED. C just seems to be trying to move up the ladder at work so he is putting that on pretty thick with me. I get it. You don’t want a girlfriend. You apparently don’t have time. Well don’t come crying to me about how much you like me at 2am you flipping booty call a-hole. Ok, he’s not. But there was about a 3wk stint where he would be no contact then 2am calls after bar close. I never answered. Booty calls are tacky.

On #2
Well. I’m still not sure what went down at the Billy Joel/Elton concert. But I heard from him about 2wks ago. We went out last week for dinner and picked up back where we were. He actually is taking the G-MAT over Labor Day weekend then jetting off to Europe for a 2wk vacation so I probably won’t hear from him for another month or so. Which is fine. #2 is the like the reoccurring rebound guy. He’s fun. He pays. Good in bed. No strings attached.

On Logan
I mentioned him I think once. We went out after a drunken meeting several weeks back. It was a good time but nothing I was excited about. However I think I made quite the impression on him. He has been trying really hard to hang out but I just haven’t been able to make it work. And I have to admit I really didn’t put much effort into it. I think he got the hint. Finally.

On Weddings
Things are ramping up for the weddings! Rose is getting married in about 2weeks and S just had her bachelorette party last weekend. I picked up both of my bridesmaid dresses which shockingly do not have to be altered! It’s a financial miracle. And as a co-party planner for S’s party I am happy to say that it went swimmingly! A trolley pub crawl starting at our 2 bedroom suite in downtown Chicago & ending up at a 80s hole in the wall bar at 2am was like bachelorette party heaven. Even though I dropped a case of beer earlier in the evening, things worked out just fine. The wedding invites have come in and gone out. I’m flying solo to both. No need to bring a guy because 1) I don’t have one to bring, 2) I’m in the wedding so I don’t really need one. This year there are more people engaged or married so I will likely be the only one (with HLo at least) standing on the dance floor for the bouquet toss. But hey! The bright side is that I can do what I want. Fingers crossed for single 20somethings!

So that is the mini update. Work has been slow so I will write tomorrow too. I have had quite a few revelations the past month which I guess I could share. Or not. or maybe I’ll get an invite to hang out tonight which could lead to saucy shenanigans!

Things that make you go "hmmm"

This week has been interesting. And fun.

I made a friend last week who goes to the gym I just joined. We got to talking and both of us decided we would make good gym buddies. Our first date was on Wednesday for a step class. I haven't been in an aerobic class in forever so it kicked my ass. My legs are singing today but it feels good. It feels like I should take my ass to the gym again today but that is highly doubtful.

After class, C texted me. It wasn't necessarily a surprise but it was unexpected. We ended up meeting for a drink. Well, I wanted to meet but he insisted on picking me up and driving. We had a drink at a bar, caught up, then we went back to my place for battle royal of Guitar Hero. Needless to say, I kicked his ass. There was no awkwardness - ok maybe initially when I got into his car. We used to kiss hello. But that awkwardness did not last long. He seems to be very busy at work, giving a presentation at a huge conference this weekend. And he finally has a couch in his apartment. Too bad I won't be able to "break it in". He left around 12midnight. Hug goodbye. No hanky panky. Nothing even attempted.

Yesterday was the Billy Joel/Elton concert. #2 & I met at a bar then headed over after several drinks. I was ready early & had some drinks at my place prior to heading out to meet him. I'm not exactly sure if that was a good idea or not...

The concert was awesome. We were on the field (converted of course). Able to walk around. Had a great view. Billy & Elton were awesome. We drank. We sang. I even bonded with his roomies girlfriend. I think we talked about #2 - she asked how serious we were. I couldn't lie, we aren't but I think I said I hoped we would be but I know he wasn't into that right now. Awesome. I guarantee this will get back to #2 in a flash.

Now, I'm not gonna lie. I can not exactly remember how the evening ended. I remember a cab. I remember talking with #2 about driving him to work the next morning. But I woke up face down on the couch in my clothes from last night. No #2 in my bed. I very gracefully got up, stripped then fell asleep in my bed until 11ish. Then I texted #2. No response. I hope I didn't fuck up.

I do have pictures from last night. My friends will be so pleased to finally see the guy I've been talking about since last October. We have some cute ones of the group, some of us, some of the cab driver, and one of him getting money out the ATM. MAN, I am SO curious how the evening ended. Bah.

This weekend is already starting and I won't have a minute to relax. Today I'm hungover, so my plan of laundry, groceries & the gym are out of the question. BUT I may go see Harry in a matinee. Or I may just head back to the burbs. Rose's baccalaureate party is tomorrow. It looks like it will shape up to be a rowdy time. On the agenda: pole dancing/strip class (can not wait!), freshen up at her pad (food, games, gifts) then a bar crawl in the 'ville. We will likely be ridiculous. We always are when everyone is in super party mode. Again, my goal is to keep things at a minimum. But that never happens. And its likely my bank balance will continue to suffer.

Now the couch is so comfy & I'm all set up with left overs & a 16 & Preggers marathon. I don't know if I'll make it off the couch. Lazy? Perhaps.

Because my debit card tells me so

Monday mornings. They typically suck for a lot of reasons. But add this in addition to all of the regular routine suckiness of a Monday: checking the online bank account. I do it multiple times per week however its only on Mondays that I dread it.

I knew before I even left work Friday that this weekend would be prime for trouble. And that trouble would be directed towards my checking account. I was triple booked all weekend. And my little plan to buy a flask has not come to fruition yet. I'm still working on it. Plus, in all honesty I thought that I would be set with limited cash since the parties I was attending Friday & Saturday were drink specials, 9-12 all you can drink for $15. Right. Well, that never works. I'll never learn.

FRIDAY

I actually went to the gym for a quick jaunt. 1/2 running, 1/2 stair mill. I haven't sweat like that in a while. Wait, scratch that. I probably have, but I'll leave the salacious details out.

Met up with L & friends at Mickey's on Clark/Fullerton in Lincoln Park. Its a great bar. Has a ginormous outdoor patio and a large party room in the back. We were in the party room. Vodka-Soda-with-a-lime-please. Times that by, yaidonknow, let's say 15. Now, I can't recall everything that happened but luckily I was able to piece together the evening with clues.

Clues that mean my purse was broken:
#1: My fav yellow clutch no longer latches, #2: Can't find my new lip gloss/tint ($20people!), #3: Bouncer approaching me with my keys (still can't figure out how he knew they were mine but you got to love it), #4: My stuff strewn about #2's pad the next morning

Clues that I was 3 sheets to the wind:
#1: Refusing to cab it with L after bar close, #2: Allowing semi-stranger to hop in cab with me (then I paid for it!), #3: 30min walking around the wrong street insisting to #2 I was in front of his apartment, #4: Sitting on unknown porch talking #2 out of jumping in a cab to find me, #5: Reviewing texts from Friday, its embarrassing, #6: The hang over that lasted until 4pm Central Standard Time

Clues that I spent more than the $25 at the door:
#1: Cash poor the next day, I only had a $5, #2: Online bank balance shows payment to bar

Clues that we left Mickeys:
#1: Online bank balance shows $30 purchase at Tin Lizzy's


SATURDAY

Luckily enough for me #2 likes the same hangover routine I do. Sleep in. Hangover sex. Then hangover brunch. With a bloody mary. And that's how the morning went. I then headed to North Ave beach with the ex.

Yea, yea yea. I know. PROBABLY not the bestest idea ever but I am trying to be more friendly with him. AND I am ready to actually be friends (although I don't think he is, more on that in a different blog...). PLUS (this is the kicker) he had tickets to see M.C. Hammer. Yea. I know. 2Legit 2Quit (with hand motions). Jealous? I think so....

Day drinking, day drinking, day drinking, Hammer Time, day drinking.

Home for a quick bite then shower for S & Fiance arrived around 8:30. I was, lets say, a little drunky and a lot tired by this point. We went to Redmon's for $15 all you can drink to celebrate KS birthday. We just saddled up to a bar table and stuck there all night which was okay by me. I only made it until 11:30. Couldn't even get down 2 drinks. I went straight to bed and was dead to the world until 8am.

SUNDAY

Rose's 2nd bridal shower at a swanky country club near the 'ville. I was refreshed and ready. The shower had THE BEST food. Breakfast AND LUNCH. Needless to say I killed the buffet. And likely my waste line too. Rose got some good gifts. After 3hrs it was over then I headed up to Schaumburg to visit with HLo. Pool time. Followed by a pizza orgy courtesy of Little Cesar's (yea, I didn't know they still existed either!). I was home in time for Entourage then bed.


All in all the weekend was a win. Until Monday morning when I checked the bank balance. $90 in the checking account. YIKES.

When 2 become 1

My number has dwindled. My two boys have been narrowed down to only one. Or so I thought....

C never called me last Thursday after the texting about the "silent treatment." The next day it was eating at me so I texted and he called. It was short & sweet: things feel like they are getting too serious and he doesn't want a relationship. Um, ok. I was a little surprised because I thought he would be reaming me about my partying or whatever. I told him that he made that pretty clear when we started hanging out. We hung up - civilly of course. Then I deleted his number - no need to have drunken texts go out (we all know how that happens). It was a little bittersweet - I do like him A LOT but we've never even come close to having the relationship talk! Its like a slap in the face - how can you break up with someone when you're NOT EVEN A BOYFRIEND. I'm still not sure where all of this came from. But its easier to cut my losses now before things (re: I) got carried away. Right? Sure....

The weekend progressed normally enough - although the rain on the 4th definitely dampened the holiday spirit. The best night was Friday when I went with L & B to a fest (where we had free beer & food all night) then L & I met up with her friend Potts at the 'ville bars. We were hammered drunk to say the least. Potts just got back from Egypt and we convinced a townie that she was actually Egyptian. That she didn't know English. And he bought us shots - pineapple upside-down. My first! And boy, it was delish! Anywho, when he went to the bathroom we took that as our cue to exit, but not before Potts wrote a note in "hieroglyphics" thanking him for the drink. I could have peed myself it was so funny.

This week has been so blah. I did do a couple of things (finally joined a gym & went to a Sox game) but I have to admit that I have been feeling lonely. Its been the first week that I have not had multiple plans for dinners/drinks. And of course no contact from my boys. Just when I was really down, wallowing in self pity I received an unexpected text from C. He asked if I wanted to meet him for a late dinner/drink. I was SHOCKED. I declined since I was knee deep in a book, curled up on the couch in my jammies. My guess is this: he misses me. I know he does. We haven't seen each other in over 2weeks and its not like we've ever fought before. I just keep thinking, why would he put the kibosh on something that is going so well? I mean we get along and have fun, why put rules on it? I assume boys just think all girls want is to be in a relationship and get serious. Their assumption is totally wrong. I will wait to see if he makes contact again. I'm not opposed to hanging out with him. I miss him too. And I can't believe he doesn't miss me, I just keep thinking back to my birthday...

No less than 20 min later I got a call from #2. Right, well I don't think I've been completely up front about him on the blog. I'm not sure where I left off with him in but I think I said we ended things. Well, we did. That day. Sorta. However that following Saturday we texted back and forth. Then on Sunday after the Pride Parade we met up at his apartment and hung out. Then on last Tuesday we got dinner (and porn*). He was busy over the weekend with friends & family for the holiday. Then Monday is Monday, and on Tuesday/Wednesday he has sports so we hadn't spoken since last week. ANYWHO. He called. We chatted. We're going to try to meet up this weekend sometime. He did mention he was surprised that I never call him and he has to call me all of the time. I was pleasantly surprised about that - he actually wants me to call him . Done. I can do that. The way he is acting makes me think that he finally realized how much he likes me. Its a warm fuzzy for sure.

This weekend looks like a busy one. Tonight is a going away party/breast cancer fundraiser with L & her college friends. The going away part of the party is actually for the girl who had the Trolley B-Day Party. Where C & I met. I have no clue if C will be there tonight. But I'll have to plan to look absolutely fabulous just in case. The weather looks deary and wet (of course!) but fingers crossed that my hair & make up make it tonight! Tomorrow possible beach day (fingers crossed no rain!) followed by KS b-day party with S - hopefully #2 will be able to meet up, this girl needs some lovin'. Sunday is Rose's 2nd bridal shower.

Happy Weekend Everyone!



*Yes, you read correctly. I said porn. #2 & I were walking back to his place after dinner when we notice we walked right past an "adult" store. We had to go in. Prior to that we decided that we would buy 1 video no more than $10. And we found one. When we were checking out, we got a FREE ONE on top of it. So now I am the proud owner for 2 porns for only $10.50! Granted they are terrible but still... totally awesome. And it lead to a very very fun evening

This is your life; This is your life on Sangria...

Red. Fruity. Cold. And delicious. Its hard to say no. Its hard to stop. ESPECIALLY when your favorite local Mexican joint serves them up to you freely - yes, FREELY - because you know the bartender.

Sangria is a summer staple and the kick off to any night spent in the 'ville. And on those "any nights" many random things would happen. Usually with my girl S. And it would typically lead to trouble...although I can not remember most of the trouble that occurred. At all. And neither can she...for the most part* which led us to making the below conclusion:

(An excerpt from my life in email)

Me: You know what I just realized. A's shower is the day after KS birthday party. Do you remember what time its at?

S: Yea...I remembered that. Its at 12pm....

S: If you don't want to go to KS thing because of the shower that's understandable. I'll probably keep it low key that night so I can drive home or wake up early & not hungover to get to the shower on time.

Me: I'm still in for KS. I'll just have to remember & watch myself is all.

S: Yea, knowing we have to be up and out early will stop us from getting crazy-crazy...although it is fun when we do!

Me: Definitely. No Sangria - it will have to be the rule

S: Ummmm yea. Sangria, aka "liquid trouble", "nectar of the devil", "the beginning of a great evening", will not be consumed in order for us to maintain our lady-like manners.

Me: Awesome.



*Although I suspect that she remembers a lot more than she lets on. She may just be purposely forgetting labeling it as a black out. Smart lady that S.

The Past Week, with a side of bacon

I have been seriously lacking in my blogging and my stalking - I mean - reading of the blogs that I follow. My work and personal life have just taken off this past week, not leaving any time for personal Internet use...which could also be due to the fact that I only have Internet at work since I'm still living in the stone age at the apartment (sin cable & Internet).

SO since I'm semi-caught up on work - ok, just the big things are taken care of - I decided to catch up on the bloggersphere. And an hour later I'm ready to post. Get ready for highlights from each day:


TUESDAY NIGHT
Shopping at the mall followed by dinner and an Origins facial party at Macy's courtesy of Dani. I found these great shoes * and then proceeded to buy every facial cream/lotion/wash that I tried. Rational: My face is the only thing that is seen every day by the general public....right....
Total cost for the evening: $250 (at least)


WEDNESDAY NIGHT
C & I hung out near his place, got dinner, sleepover on a school night. During dinner he did comment on how he really doesn't have time to date - way to make a girl feel special. I guess I got the hint that he is not interested in progressing whateverthisis into a real relationship. But at the same time he is still calling and wanting to hanging out. No need to over analyze...yet.


THURSDAY NIGHT
Date #2 with #2. He came out by my area, we got dinner then picked up a bottle of Bacardi at Jewel for some homemade cocktails and a sleepover**. #2 now has the same work schedule as I do - off every other Friday. That could be dangerous. I did clue him into my semi-dating/sexing with someone else to which he said something along the lines of "you should stop sleeping with other people" - as in, I should only sleep with him. I just rolled over at that point, biting my tongue about him being MIA for 3months thus having no say in my life***


FRIDAY
Since I was off, I decided to run my errands which included: getting a Chicago city sticker for my car, renewing my driver's license and laundry. Obtaining the city sticker took 2.5hrs of waiting in line with the general public. The line consisted of the following: old man with b.o., guy with white nose hairs extending to his upper lip, sweatpants guy that was leering at my toes. Nose hair guy also was the guy that acts as the Line Police, yelling at anyone who asked where the line started or looked around the corner to see the length of the line. After that I headed to the 'burbs to renew the license, only took an hour which included updating my information, paying the $10 renewal fee, taking the written test (only 1 wrong!), and getting a new picture. For some reason, my photo shows me as extremely tan which I am so not. But it does look good. Thank you DMV camera. Followed by a night of laundry & sleeping.


SATURDAY
A's bridal shower in the afternoon. It was the first of many wedding events for this summer. I am a bridesmaid in this wedding and in S's. The shower was nice, although it was a rainy cool day. After the shower L & I went to a wine store to sample some wines then crossed the street to a wine bar for a flight with some cheese. Then to S's for some cocktails before heading to MP's graduation party from pharmacy school. By 10 everyone was ready to pack it in and not take this party to the bars.


SUNDAY
The p's were still out of town for a wedding. My sister just got back from a leg on the tour and was sleeping. I turned to the Internet to research a bachelorette party that I'm helping plan for August. Unfortunately, no details since S reads this blog. Once sleeping beauty woke up, we hung out and chatted. Which was a little distracting because Big Sis brought her new boyfriend over and they were pretty handsy. The p's walked in around 12noon and were hungover/tired so the house was pretty lame so I headed back to the city.

C came over for some afternoon delite and stayed for dinner. We decided to make steaks & asparagus. Then in the post-sex grander decided we should head to the store for some bacon to make bacon wrapped shrimp as well. Needless to say it was an orgy of bacon - on shrimp and it even made it on a couple of asparagus spears. C cooked. And it was a bacon mess. The smoke detector went off about 10x and there was grease splattered everywhere from the bacon. But the dinner turned out pretty good, minus the excessive use of bacon. By our second piece of bacon-wrapped-something we were over it. The left overs were removed from the bacon as an attempt to salvage it****


MONDAY
Work is busy. I definitely slacked on Thursday and since I was off on Friday had a lot of catching up to do. This carries over to Tuesday as well.

The ex moved to the city the other weekend. He has been contacting me to hangout and on Monday I finally agreed to it. I went to his apartment to check it out, then for dinner in his area (Lincoln Park). I kept the meeting short and although it wasn't awkward since we had so much to catch up on, it is not something I want to do with regularity. I paid for my own dinner, even though he offered. I declined bar hopping but conceded to a walk around the park. I declined going back up to watch a movie. It was short and sweet, only lasting from 6:30 - 8:15pm. The ending conversation did leave us in an awkward spot. The ex wants to hang out with regularity, which I put the nix to saying that we're not friends...at least not yet. To make sure that he knew that I didn't want to DATE him, I asked if he was excited about his new bachelor pad. His response: He was just glad to be on his own. Then I asked if he was dating anyone - No. He asked me - Yes. Then came all of the questions. I answered about 2 as politely as I could, then laughed saying I'd see him sometime soon and walked off. It wasn't a rude ending by any means.

After that, I needed some lovin' so I called C for a drive by pop-in which he was game for. He let me watch cable and we looked up inappropriate things on the Internet for laughs.


TUESDAY
Work work work, lunch break at Verizon for a new phone & upgraded texting plan, work work work. Home. Mini S&TC marathon. Steak left overs and Julian's 30day Shred

I am optimistic that The Shred will work. Although it is only 20min long. Which is short. And doesn't feel like a enough time. I may combine it with some running outside (yea right) or biking (more likely) or just another tape.

THIS WEEK:
Nothing planned. I think I'm ready to make my big ticket purchases for the apartment: TV, Laptop, ect. And find a gym in my area.

NEXT WEEK:
I turn 26. I'll be ready for multiple cocktails since I'll be officially closer to 30
And it is my off Friday where I intend to head to North Ave Beach for sunning, cocktails and reading (weather permitting) - this is something I hope becomes my summer staple.



*The shoes are going back. They are too tall for work and I have very similar ones in the closet that are also inappropriate for the office. It will be a sad day with that return

**Sex was good. I know, its a little slutty to be with 2 guys however C & I are not exclusive. And I'm being safe.

***Not to mention the fact that he is not actively pursuing me in any way. He calls 1x/week therefore he is not in the running as a serious date.

****Which worked; I had the left overs (shrimp & asparagus) yesterday sin bacon and it was still pretty tasty