Wednesday, October 15, 2008
It's kind of a cop out post, but addresses an actual concern.
It's kind of a cop out post, but addresses an actual concern.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
So far, so good!
So far, so good!
Well, I've pinched myself a couple of times over the last two days, but apparently I am NOT dreaming ... I do in fact have a super cool job. I've already leapt into my first project and am really enjoying it while getting to know the other members on my team. Usually it takes a few days to get the feeling that you're fitting in and doing the right thing, but I'm already getting that sort of positive reinforcement and feedback from the people around me. It's so terrific to be working in such a vibrant, creative environment.
Unfortunately for you, dear reader, that means my posts here may be shorter than usual until I get back in the habit of writing at 5 a.m. again. Right now I'm busy editing Chicagoist posts before and after work -- while still trying to generate some of my own private writing -- so it'll probably take me a week or so to get everything aligned and chugging nicely along. So please bear with me!
And now, to the right, Pickle the Bunny-kitten.
Well, I've pinched myself a couple of times over the last two days, but apparently I am NOT dreaming ... I do in fact have a super cool job. I've already leapt into my first project and am really enjoying it while getting to know the other members on my team. Usually it takes a few days to get the feeling that you're fitting in and doing the right thing, but I'm already getting that sort of positive reinforcement and feedback from the people around me. It's so terrific to be working in such a vibrant, creative environment.Unfortunately for you, dear reader, that means my posts here may be shorter than usual until I get back in the habit of writing at 5 a.m. again. Right now I'm busy editing Chicagoist posts before and after work -- while still trying to generate some of my own private writing -- so it'll probably take me a week or so to get everything aligned and chugging nicely along. So please bear with me!
And now, to the right, Pickle the Bunny-kitten.
Monday, October 13, 2008
First day of "school."
First day of "school."
On a break from orientation but everything is already very exciting!
On a break from orientation but everything is already very exciting!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Keeping up with our wild economy.
Keeping up with our wild economy.
I'm sure you've all downloaded last week's This American Life (#365: Another Frightening Show About Money), where they simply and succinctly explain just what the current financial crisis is and how we got into this mess, right?
Well, once you've listened to and digested that, I highly recommend subscribing to the Planet Money podcast since they've doing an excellent job at deciphering day-to-day developments. My favorite lately is their discovery that the government has the power to buy a bank's bonds due to some really smart language included in the bail-out bill.
BONUS: If you still don't understand the subprime mortgage dealie, this episode explains that nicely as well. These are scary times, but they're a lot less scary if you get informed and get a grasp on what's actually happening.
Image via MSN Money
I'm sure you've all downloaded last week's This American Life (#365: Another Frightening Show About Money), where they simply and succinctly explain just what the current financial crisis is and how we got into this mess, right?
Well, once you've listened to and digested that, I highly recommend subscribing to the Planet Money podcast since they've doing an excellent job at deciphering day-to-day developments. My favorite lately is their discovery that the government has the power to buy a bank's bonds due to some really smart language included in the bail-out bill.
BONUS: If you still don't understand the subprime mortgage dealie, this episode explains that nicely as well. These are scary times, but they're a lot less scary if you get informed and get a grasp on what's actually happening.
Image via MSN Money
The ELITE program rocks!
The ELITE program rocks!
Very funny stuff, this.
In completely unrelated news, I posted galleries of Radiohead at this year's Lollapalooza and Battles at Double Door if you're interested in perusing either collection. I'm especially fond of the Battles photos, if you're only going to pick one or the other to look at.
Very funny stuff, this.
In completely unrelated news, I posted galleries of Radiohead at this year's Lollapalooza and Battles at Double Door if you're interested in perusing either collection. I'm especially fond of the Battles photos, if you're only going to pick one or the other to look at.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Blue-eyed soul or techno-groover ... make up your mind! Actually, please don't.
Blue-eyed soul or techno-groover ... make up your mind! Actually, please don't.
GalPal convinced me to go see Jamie Lidell last night and I'm glad she did, although I'm still not entirely sure what to make of him. You can read my take on the show and see some photos here ... and you can view all my photos of the evening here. Anyone else out there have thoughts on this guy?
GalPal convinced me to go see Jamie Lidell last night and I'm glad she did, although I'm still not entirely sure what to make of him. You can read my take on the show and see some photos here ... and you can view all my photos of the evening here. Anyone else out there have thoughts on this guy?
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
MSTRKRFT SPR FN!
MSTRKRFT SPR FN!
I had a blast at MSTRKRFT last night. GalPal felt she was sucked back in time. Does this mean I refuse to grow up or that she's lost touch with dance culture? Who cares?!
See all my photos from last night.
I had a blast at MSTRKRFT last night. GalPal felt she was sucked back in time. Does this mean I refuse to grow up or that she's lost touch with dance culture? Who cares?!See all my photos from last night.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Um, Iceland might go bankrupt?
Um, Iceland might go bankrupt?
O.K., now it's time to panic. I keep saying to myself the markets will right themselves given enough time, and my long term investments will end up being just fine ... but we've now entered the realm of the seriously fiscal surreal.
O.K., now it's time to panic. I keep saying to myself the markets will right themselves given enough time, and my long term investments will end up being just fine ... but we've now entered the realm of the seriously fiscal surreal.
The Weez.
The Weez.
I still think this should have been the first single. Anyway, it's nice to see Rivers seems to actually -- finally -- be having some fun nowadays.
I still think this should have been the first single. Anyway, it's nice to see Rivers seems to actually -- finally -- be having some fun nowadays.
Are we human, or are we dancer?
Are we human, or are we dancer?
What the hell does that mean? Aw, who cares ... while I'm one of three people that actually liked Sam's Town I'm very excited to see The Killers've gone back to their Duran Duran new wave roots.
In other news, Rachael Yamagata's new album came out today. It's good. It's supposed to be a "double album" but is in fact a moody album with an EP's worth of upbeat tracks tacked onto the end. The front-end of the album will bum you out, but it does it so blissfully you'll love wallowing in the misery. The ending tracks are like a bracing dip into a crisp, clear pool that pulls you out of the deep darkness that precedes them.
Tonight's rilly big shoe? MSTRKRFT at Double Door. I'm so happy they moved this from Metro since it means a) no little kids and b) MSTRKRFT in a room as small as Double Door! Wahoo! It's bound to be absolutely insane. If you like either dance music or rock music, you do not want to miss this.
And finally, the news crossed my desk last night that Pontiac is closing. Rumor has it the Violent Hour folks bought the lease from Buddy. I hope so since that means there's some chance the space will at least be taken over by a cool bar, but even in a best case scenario we've lost one of the few cool rock and/or roll bars in the city.
Photo: MSTRKRFT
What the hell does that mean? Aw, who cares ... while I'm one of three people that actually liked Sam's Town I'm very excited to see The Killers've gone back to their Duran Duran new wave roots.
In other news, Rachael Yamagata's new album came out today. It's good. It's supposed to be a "double album" but is in fact a moody album with an EP's worth of upbeat tracks tacked onto the end. The front-end of the album will bum you out, but it does it so blissfully you'll love wallowing in the misery. The ending tracks are like a bracing dip into a crisp, clear pool that pulls you out of the deep darkness that precedes them.Tonight's rilly big shoe? MSTRKRFT at Double Door. I'm so happy they moved this from Metro since it means a) no little kids and b) MSTRKRFT in a room as small as Double Door! Wahoo! It's bound to be absolutely insane. If you like either dance music or rock music, you do not want to miss this.
And finally, the news crossed my desk last night that Pontiac is closing. Rumor has it the Violent Hour folks bought the lease from Buddy. I hope so since that means there's some chance the space will at least be taken over by a cool bar, but even in a best case scenario we've lost one of the few cool rock and/or roll bars in the city.
Photo: MSTRKRFT
Monday, October 06, 2008
Prep!
Prep!
Since this is my last week of unemployment, I've decided to start training for re re-immersion in the 9-to-5 world. That mean going to bed earlier, getting up earlier, getting all my RSS reading in before 8:30 a.m., early morning writing; but I'm also getting in a few decadent pleasures like watching DVDs without guilt during the day while I still can.
Anyone out there have other suggestions on how to prep or waste time in these last few days?
Since this is my last week of unemployment, I've decided to start training for re re-immersion in the 9-to-5 world. That mean going to bed earlier, getting up earlier, getting all my RSS reading in before 8:30 a.m., early morning writing; but I'm also getting in a few decadent pleasures like watching DVDs without guilt during the day while I still can.
Anyone out there have other suggestions on how to prep or waste time in these last few days?
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
Spent.
Spent.
Last night was pretty dead at Liar's Club due to the debate and the Cubs game, but JB and I still played our A-game in the DJ booth. And then, of course, I went out afterward because I was so excited about my new job ... so this A.M. I'm considering a) a trip to the gym to repair the damage done last night and b) a trip to Culver's for Butterburger to undo the good work I'll have done at the gym.
UNRELATED: Sarah Palin. Really? You think she did well even though she didn't directly answer a single question? What?!
Last night was pretty dead at Liar's Club due to the debate and the Cubs game, but JB and I still played our A-game in the DJ booth. And then, of course, I went out afterward because I was so excited about my new job ... so this A.M. I'm considering a) a trip to the gym to repair the damage done last night and b) a trip to Culver's for Butterburger to undo the good work I'll have done at the gym.
UNRELATED: Sarah Palin. Really? You think she did well even though she didn't directly answer a single question? What?!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Guess what?
Guess what?
I am no longer unemployed. In fact I was so excited when I was offered the job I accepted right away even though I know you're supposed to wait a day or so. But, honestly, after meeting so much of the team I will be working with when I interviewed yesterday, I realized what a perfect fit this place is going to be with me.
I am very excited.
I am no longer unemployed. In fact I was so excited when I was offered the job I accepted right away even though I know you're supposed to wait a day or so. But, honestly, after meeting so much of the team I will be working with when I interviewed yesterday, I realized what a perfect fit this place is going to be with me.
I am very excited.
Yamagonnagitchoo.
Yamagonnagitchoo.
My apologies to a) the security staff last night since I was kinda drunk and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to turn off my flash b) the audience since Rach interrupted her show to talk to me (yipes!) but to be fair we haven't seen each other in years so that's that c) HeaveMedia Lisa since she was kind enough to buy me a shot and thenI had to run and shoot d) Rach, in case my errant flash blinded you at any point, and I'm also sorry I went down too early to hang out with you late night.
Aside from all of that, it was a really great night, and I was so happy to see Rach!
My apologies to a) the security staff last night since I was kinda drunk and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to turn off my flash b) the audience since Rach interrupted her show to talk to me (yipes!) but to be fair we haven't seen each other in years so that's that c) HeaveMedia Lisa since she was kind enough to buy me a shot and thenI had to run and shoot d) Rach, in case my errant flash blinded you at any point, and I'm also sorry I went down too early to hang out with you late night.
Aside from all of that, it was a really great night, and I was so happy to see Rach!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Bad beagle!
Bad beagle!
I think this SofÃa might be related to Betty the Beagle ... but don't any of you show this to Betty and give her any ideas!
Thanks to Lauren for sending me the clip, I think
I think this SofÃa might be related to Betty the Beagle ... but don't any of you show this to Betty and give her any ideas!
Thanks to Lauren for sending me the clip, I think
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