Apr 23 2008
Once Again…
…y’all have warmed my heart and soul with your comments and your ability to make me feel like I’ve known you my whole life. How the hell do you do it? So, thank you, my friends. Kisses to you all….
I’m back in Chicago - yes, again! - and last night, Kristabella and I hit the road out to the ‘burbs. I KNOW! I didn’t even know that you could get to the ‘burbs of Chicago without a passport. We saw Bossy at Suburban Kamikaze’s house. Kristabella picked me up at my home hotel and we didn’t hit a single pedestrian trying to get out of the city at rush hour. (I did have to mention the missing mirror on the passenger side, but she swears she didn’t take out a bike messenger or a street light with it.)
Then, we stopped and picked up wine (surprise!) so we could drink more pretend we were polite. We even refrained from sitting at the bar in the wine shop so as to not actually arrive tipsy. (Snort.)
We admired Bossy’s new Saturn (pretty! red! shiny!) and were ushered through an absolutely gorgeous house to a deck. We got to sit outside in Chicago in April. Will miracles never cease? We drank wine and ate and drank more wine and ate more. And drank more wine. And when the wine ran out someone mentioned that it was 10:30 (oh mah holy hell, where did the night go?), we hugged Bossy and the SK, and made our way back. And never got lost! Since I’d only been awake 20 hours, I’m grateful for her ability to navigate with a snoring passenger.
Today, I went to visit my new staff in another suburb. (I’m now a connoisseur of Illinois suburbs. Two - in two days.) They’re a nice bunch - and they managed to nicely hide the look of fear on their faces that had nothing to do, I’m sure, with my reputation of, oh, laying off approximately 90% of the last two departments I managed. (Sigh.)
My cab ride back to the city was late - and the guy was lucky to make it a mile down the road after his, “Well, you’re in a good mood.” comment when he finally got there. By the end of the trip, though, we had made a grudging peace. Probably because he was one of the only people I’ve ever met in Chicago that were willing to discuss Detroit Pistons basketball and Lions football.
24 moved in today. So tonight, there are three of them in my house. Did I mention that I hope it’s still standing when I get home? Mr. Hot didn’t sound thrilled when I reminded him that I’m staying an extra night to go to the retirement party tomorrow….but y’know? These are the guys that gave me my first executive position. I want to be able to get drunk with them one more time help send them off in style.
I took Goose the Mint Thin addict to the Reagle Beagle tonight. I actually had a drink called, (are you ready?) “Tootie and Blair’s … damn I can’t remember. I know I have the Tootie and Blair part right though. How could you possibly forget something like that? Absolute Pear Vodka, Cranberry Juice, and a splash of 7-up. By my first sip of the second one, I knew the 3 carrot sticks and 2 pieces of cantaloupe that I had with my new team (hey, I was in the freakin’ cab discussing the merits of Bill Laimbeer and Joe Dumars and didn’t have time to eat lunch) was not enough. (Obviously, since I can’t remember the drink’s name.)
I also have to thank Robert at Scorp Web Solutions for saving “The Hotfessional” today - before I even knew she was going to break. If you’re looking for an inexpensive self-hosting solution with the best customer service in the entire world, go check out Robert.
—- Now since tomorrow is going to be another long night, I’m off to beddy bye land. Sweet dreams y’all. —-
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Your hair looks better than my dad’s girlfriends
Every time you feel selfconscious, think of Shortman talking about poop, the smile on your face will distract anyone from noticing the hair.
Vodka fixes all. You can take those college kids.
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Hope you wake up feeling exceptionally hot tomorrow!
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I actually took it off in a garage when I got a little to close to the edge. And it cost $200 to repair and I was like “who uses the passenger side mirror anyway?” Seven years later and I haven’t missed it at all.
I’m so glad that you enjoy the Reagle Beagle! Enjoy the rest of your days here!
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Glad to hear you got that extra night free! And good weather in Chicago to boot! Lucky girl!
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Wow… your business trips sound a lot more wine-filled…. oops, I mean FUN than mine.
I was up in Port Huron last night. Do you know where that’s at? The guys at the company we went to see call it Port Urine. heh.
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Jealous. Jealous. Jealous.
come to Houston. Hang out with me.
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I’m so glad you had a good time!
I might totally freak out if I met other bloggers. Really. And I have no idea why.
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LOL..I am so jealous. My best friends are online…
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Our Bossy night was tons of fun too…
Damn..do you ever slow down? When I’m in Chicago I’m lucky to get a cab driver that I can understand let alone have a conversation with..you got lucky!
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So glad 24 is moved in and set! I hope that is making Mr. Hot very happy!
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Hi !
It was truly nice meeting you at Bossy’s party. I enjoyed l;istening about your work and all…Hope there will be other chances in seeing you huys again.
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So which one are you in Bossy’s group pic?
Sometimes I wish I were back in Chicago - this is one of those times!
Looking forward to hearing about life with 24.
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I am totally not offended that you are here, again and have not called me for wine. I will totally not take it personally and feel like you don’t like me. I will totally not be insecure about it all. Seriously. No worries. Have a good time while you are here and enjoy the weather. It’s been really great this week. Well, today it might storm. But it’s warm.
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I don’t care what that drink’s called, it sounds like the best.drink.ever!
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