Lazy WINDY Sunday
Boy is it windy out. I know Chicago is the Windy City and all, but man.
I'm still in my pajamas. Every so often, it's nice to have a lazy day.
Once again, not much exciting since my last post. Long week of work, but it culminated in a rather successful Saturday. Whew.
Friday night, I went to see Hidalgo with the fam. Jess, a self-proclaimed Horse Person, really wanted to see it. I was not as enthused, and didn't set out to see it on opening night, but I'm so glad I did! The audience was SO involved and enthusiastic. It was a very good movie. I laughed, I gasped, I cried, I cringed, I cheered... whenever the audience claps as the credits roll, you know it's a good movie. Enjoyed it muchly.
The fam and I went to dinner at Wildfire on Saturday. Oh my gosh, I ate so much. We got there at 5, and there was already an hour and a half wait. We started in the bar with a Martini Flight to share (four mini-martinis -- Chicago Blue, Cosmopolitan, Apple something-or-other, and raspberry something-or-other. I think the apple was my favorite) and spinach and artichoke fondue. Yum. When we were seated, we had the Wildfire Chop Salad (best. salad. EVER.), and then I got the steak trio, which is three mini filets with different "crusts" on them. I have two left over for dinner tonight. And THEN, we had dessert. I got some berry thing with crumbled oatmeal cookies and ice cream. YUM. I was so stuffed. It was our Goodbye to Jessica dinner, as her spring break is over and she headed back to school today.
Afterwards, it was Game Night at Tammy's house. Lots of fun! We played Cranium and Trivial Pursuit and made S'mores in her fireplace. It's so good to hang out with Tammers. I miss ya, girl! I'll have to take advantage of her three weeks in Chicagoland while she trains for her job. ;)
And that brings us to today. Lazy day of watching The Fellowship of the Ring with cast commentary again. Love this. I should probably watch it again without the commentary, because they talk over the lines. I think I'll finish reading the book, though. It'll be cooler that way. I'm already noticing differences, but I'm only halfway through the book.
I had to take a break in the middle of the movie for the Illini vs. OSU Buckeyes game. It was the game to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title. If Illinois lost, they'd share it; if they won, they'd hold it alone for the first time since 1952. There was a time that Illinois had a 17 point lead, but it came down to six seconds, a one-point lead, and two fouls. A true nail-biter if I ever did see one. My gosh. The last foul was not called, and the clock ran out with Ohio having possession of the ball and Illinois grasping to their one-point lead. 64-63 Illini, and they are Big Ten Champs! WHOOO! If only the Big Ten Tournament was in Chicago again this year... *sniff*
The final thing I have to share is an ad found on Craigslist, posted on a friend's blog. BWAHAHAHA! So funny I had to post it here.
PIECE OF SHIT CAT -- $5
This is the shittiest cat you could ever be cursed with. He's an indeterminate age, but acts like the rowdiest teenager you could ever have. Hates being petted, will scratch furniture and will fuck up your carpet with his claws, will get and stay underfoot while you are trying to get shit done. Not scared of the vacuum.
Will not play with any toys you buy him, so don't bother. Will not use scratching post. One pristine condition scratching post comes with, no extra charge.
Four lifetime supplies of catnip, which he will not touch, no extra charge.
Crappy attitude and extra shedding ability included free.
Get him out of my house before I kill him. This cat sucks, and I want him gone. Come on, cat lovers, you know you want him. You can CHANGE him. Sure. Just get him out of my house.
Oh, he's black with green eyes, medium size, and he fucking SUCKS.
The poor guy tried everything! Toys, catnip, a scratching post... I am planning on getting a cat (or two) when I move, but I think I'll take a pass on that one. Ahahahaha. ;)