Day 128 got mad!

Trash is fascinating. The things people throw away. I think we all feel like trash is anonymous. Like if it makes it safely to the garbage can it can never be traced back to you. Certainly public trash cans feel like that. I went to toss my anonymous apple core and found someone's forgotten CD collection. Most noticeably, the yellow one on top. "GET MAD NOW". Sometimes it's okay to get mad! Wise words, anonymous CD.

day 128: who??

When i saw this I had to do a double take. The democrat in me had the gut reaction of, "are there any republicans in new york??" and the harry potter fan in me thought "VOLDEMORT! lord of darkness!! yay harry potter!!"

normally i find little amusement in bumper stickers, but this one was a rare gem that made me smile... and want to re-read all the harry potters.

gnight!

Day 127 still likes the view

You know how I'm a sucker for a view or a city skyline at night or... windows. Tonight the cast of Dirty Dancing hosted an event to benefit the Joffrey Ballet Company's brand spankin' new Academy of Dance. I was the stage manager for the event and it was a huge success (those two statements are not related). We rehearsed and teched all afternoon and performed tonight at the Joffrey. I've passed the building a million times and admired the dance studios from outside on the sidewalk but being inside was incredible. It's a beautiful building with amazing performance spaces and it was thrill to run around inside all day. We used one of their performance studios for the event and an adjoining rehearsal studio for backstage space. The performance studio was covered with heavy black drapes to keep out the light from the streets. I'd spent many hours working in the dark before I stepped into the rehearsal studio with it's floor-to-ceiling windows. It was literally breath-taking. Being up above the lights of State Street and seeing the Chicago Theatre sign at eye-level is awe-inspiring. This picture truly doesn't do it justice but I was so amazed by the view and excited to be back in any kind of performance space that I wanted to share this. It was a really great day for me.

Day 126 falls for advertising

This block of S. La Salle has been under construction since I've been in Chicago. I take that back. This city has been under construction since I've been in Chicago. It's comforting, in a way. Reminds me of New York. And it pisses me off just like it does in New York. I pass this sign a lot and it always makes me laugh. I think it's super clever and I wish I'd thought of it.

In case you can't make it out: "Look! A sandwich joint disguised as a construction site!"




Ps. Sorry this is so late. I did actually take this yesterday (I have the time stamp to prove it!). It's been an exhausting few weeks at work and we're just getting started. I promise to attempt to be better at this.

day 127: the times building

i truly love this building. It feels very "new york" to me and of course that recognizable NY times font helps add to that feeling. I can't imagine what the inside of the building must be like or what it must feel like to work in it. it just seems wonderful and gothic and massive.

ahh, back in the city.


gnight!

day 126: it never ends

...my disdain for airports, that is. I'm very happy for Delta and their ability to jazz up the terminals but to me airports always seem like chaos on the brink of erupting into madness with the flick of a switch (or the cancellation of a flight).

i'm sleep deprived so... good night!

day 125: at the end of the tunnel

i really like how this picture came out! This is a tunnel on the H3 highway at home... best view of the mountains and crazy beautiful waterfalls after a heavy rain. the drive across this highway is always both scary (narrow roads, ability to fall hundreds of feet into the bottom of a mountain.... awesome) and breathtaking.

gnight!

Day 125 found its wings

Chicago in general (and the Loop specifically) is full of amazing architecture and beautiful art. Right around the corner from the theatre is a bank which has this hanging above it. I'm not sure if it's a painting or a mosaic but I look at it every time I pass by. It's one of my favorite spots downtown and it always calms me down and makes me smile. Enjoy!

day 124: chasing the sun

you can't really tell from this picture, but it was a gloomy and cloudy mess of a day here in hawaii. Did that keep me from the beach? hell no! We chased that sun till we found a tiny stretch of beach with the smallest glimpse of sunlight then we laid out there till we burned (no joke, we burned!).

Here's a shot of my mom sleeping in the shade.


gnight!

Day 124 wants a flying pony and a castle too

This gorgeous building is right near my old apartment here in Chicago (since I've been here SO long....). I stopped to look at it several times because it's really incredible. It's behind this wrought iron gate and I stuck my phone inside like paparazzi 'cause that's how I roll. I'm not exactly sure what it's used for but it really is beautiful and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it today and snapped this. Reminds me of a castle and I'd love to live even down the block from this place just so I could see it every day. The picture doesn't totally do it justice but trust me on this one.

Ps. I took this on my iPhone! Uploading it was a PAIN and I won't be doing that much anymore. But sweet that I can if I need to!

day 123: i will miss this view

this is the view at night from our apt in hawaii. In the day time you can see my old HS and all my other old stomping grounds. I always love how Hawaii tries to look like a city but really its just a laid back, happy old place to be.

gnight!

Day 123 likes its yolks runny

And its jokes punny. Get it?? Man, I'm funny. If you haven't eaten at Yolk you don't know what you're missing. If you have eaten at Yolk, let's go back 'cause it's so good! I wanted some hangover food today so I called up Yolk and went by to carry out. Good times at Yolk. Sweet logo too.

Day 122 popped its top

Ah, New Years. A time for drunken celebration, drunken counting and drunken kissing. All the components of a great holiday. My night is a very long story but suffice it to say this was my second beer (not the last) and I was almost done with it when the clock struck twelve, I pulled the popper string and after the "HAPPY NEW YEAR" shouts subsided... I found it in my glass. To be fair there wasn't too much left but to be more fair it was $10. Happy New Year!

day 122: hello, 2009!

we're ringin' in the new year in style over here in hawaii! hope you all have a great new years eve... happy 09!