Is that like feasting?
Perhaps. Perhaps.
As of tomorrow morning I will set sail (not really) for Chicago with these nerds.
We will stay at their friend’s house and head to LadyFest Chicago.
I’ve never been! (to LadyFest, that is)
See you on Sunday, Minneapolis!
No, I really do!
In honor of yesterday’s National Coming Out Day, I decided that having my photo in an ad that runs in Lavender (local gay rag) bi-weekly just wasn’t enough.
I needed a photo of myself in an article, too!
Check out the new issue (it came out today) and you’ll find me (and a host of other folks) inside.
Wahoo!
I’ve just out-gayed myself. AGAIN.
Next thing on my list? Getting over the crazy school girl crush that I have on my gorgeous co-worker. Really.
The startribune sucks.
Or, at least, their writers do.
Check out this stunning headline*:
“Minneapolis Institute of Arts no longer a men’s club”
Oh, really? Yeah?
Well, it’s still a place for old rich white people.
Ass.
Yet again, I’m underwhelmed.
1) Teasource.
This place rocks.
There’s not much I enjoy more on a windy fall day than a hot cup of tea. They have a large selection of decaf, too. My favorite! This place is cheaper than Teavana (located at the Mall of America), has a much larger selection, and it’s closer to my house!
I bought a two ounce tin of the “Evening in Missoula” tea and can’t wait to try my first cup tonight! It’s the most popular tea sold in the store.
2) Jersey Mike’s Subs
I’m addicted to this place.
The service sucks and the staff are either lazy, borderline rude, or both - but I keep going back!
Twice I’ve been there and had an awful experience. Once, I was there 15 minutes before closing time and they’d already shut down the grill. Then recently I was there at 7:20 on a night that they were supposed to close at 8:00. All of the stools were up and one of the employees was mopping the store. Not exactly an inviting environment. I hadn’t been there in well over a month - until tonight. Delicious!
3) Pop!
I was wrong about Pop! I tried to go there back in June, just after I moved to NE and the place was packed. I checked out the menu and everything seemed SO OVERPRICED! I was convinced to give the place another try after I read a local blog’s review of the joint - full of praise. I was not disappointed. The prices were *much* more reasonable, and the food was unbelievably tasty. I’m not sure if they’ve got a rotating menu there or what. My server was very pleasant, the food was crazy delicious (I had the special, and split a HUGE cheese fondue appetizer with a friend). I’d recommend it to everyone. It’s a taste sensation!
(the first two are on the border of NE/Saint Anthony Village, and for my money - it’s close enough to call ‘em NE businesses)
I’m off to nurse my cold and watch more Asian horror flicks that my coworker lent to me. Never a dull moment in the house ‘o sassy, I tell you what!
I had a busy day of shopping which included, but was not limited to:
* overhearing an exasperated mother cry out, “There are no kids shoes in ‘the cities!’ I have to go to Rochester to buy shoes for my kids!”
Note: Almost everyone I’ve met who grew up and/or lives outside of the twin cities (and has never lived within city limits), calls Minneapolis/St. Paul “the cities.” It grates on me.
*purchasing two pairs of shoes for just over $50 - not bad! Macy’s is having a good-sized shoe clearance sale - and if you buy two pairs of shoes, you get an extra 20% off your entire purchase.
*purchasing a handbag for 1/2 price (or less - I’m not sure of the exact percentage) at the Urban Junket Sample Sale, which continues tomorrow. I’d recommend it. Cool bags, reasonable discounts - I was tipped off to the sale via Girl Friday. Plus the wine-drinking women who helped me pick out my bag were pretty hilarious. Maybe all heterosexual women are like that? I don’t get out much. ;)
I also went to Crescent Moon for the first time and purchased a “Fruit Smoothie” (the only flavor is mango) and some pistachio baklava. The smoothie was tasty and the baklava was heavenly and light - not thick and chewy like some I’ve had in the past. I’d like to go back there for dinner sometime - I’ve never had Afghani food and their menu is definitely intriguing.
I have gotten more attention this summer from my nose ring that I’ve gotten in ages. I began sporting it as my “summer look” because I don’t feel it’s appropriate to wear at work. The girliest of girls have been complimenting me on it lately. I haven’t gotten this much attention since the spunky hairdo of ‘03
I must say - I’m flattered!
The state fair starts tomorrow - I’m so excited - I bought advance tickets ($3 cheaper) and a bargain coupon book. I have to save at least $4 to get my money’s worth. Oh it’s on.
I changed the “theme” of this blog for the first time in over TWO YEARS!
Hooray for me.
There are a couple of glitches that I”m trying to work out/get help with -
1) the “site admin” tab. I don’t want it.
2) I want a flickr badge in my sidebar, but with the newest version of wordpress, I don’t know a good way to manipulate the sidebar in code.
I posted a thread about it on the wordpress forum, so hopefully someone out there can help me out.
I’ve also finished uploading photos to flickr. I have Indianapolis photos and photos from the Arboretum in Chaska. Feel free to browse through them at your leisure.
I was disappointed by Indianapolis as a whole. It was a lot more southern than I expected and very distinctly (deliberately?) divided by class. I did enjoy it when the waitress at Bob Evans called me “Ma’am” and “Miss Lady,” though. That was nice.
Good morning!
Is it a bad thing to dream about blogging? Because I did last night.
I blame it on spending time with my attraction-twin (I have got to find a better term for it), Reanne.
I dreamt that I was writing a blog post about local quirks. Or, local things that I have strong feelings toward. It was picked up by either metroblogging mpls. or mnspeak and picked as one of the local links of the day. Dorky to the max! I’ll admit it, I’m a little embarrassed and not sure why I just wrote that for all to see.
Dear Hedy, I wish your blog was not locked. It is very sad-making.
Dear 331club:
Thanks for hosting trivia last night! I had all kinds of fun and still love you even though you wouldn’t give me a 1/2 price bottle of wine at 9:01pm!
My team placed 2nd which was all kinds of awesome - hooray for having a mixed bag of folks on the team who know really obscure things about music, cartoons, and politics - among other things.
Hey, Minneapolis - I’m glad to be home!
It’s hot here. Too darn hot.
The little league games are amazing, total nail-biters.
The internet isn’t working in my hotel room, so I’m out in a common area using it instead.
I’m also waiting for my room to be cleaned - I was gone for 5 hours, but alas, it is still dirty.
Humph.
Tomorrow? - Possibly going to the Indiana State Fair. Yay!
Also, Indy Black Pride is going on right now. Fun stuff.
I am coming to you live from the Super 8 in Wenona, Illinois (Here I am!).
Population: 1,000.
Life “downtown” at 8:35pm: Two bars open, two churches visible from the main drag. Straddling the line between quaint and spooky.
Police force: Creepy stalkery.
Food options: Slim. Pizza Hut for dinner.
Hotel: Nice. Complete with Direct T.V., internet access, and my snoring papa in the next bed.
Tomorrow? Off to the Little League Regionals in Indianapolis to watch my brother umpire.
Hooray!
The hotel in Indianapolis? - Also has free wireless.
Perfection.
Side note: Far too many places and things in MN/WI/ILL have “mound” or “mounds” in their name. Think about it.
