Chicagoland

I arrived into Chicago on Wednesday. And I should have known that my trip was going get on a rocky start. When we arrived at our hotel the Congress Plaza. First thing we see was hotel workers striking. And of course, it was their duty to heckle us on our way in. That’s all cool. I finally settled into my room, which was disgusting and extremely filthy. Well off to sight seeing I go. My first mission was to find a Chicago Style hotdog. I finally found one somewhere down on Michigan ave. It was a total let down. But it was definitely better then the one I had down at Madison Square park.
My next stop was shopping. And that was also a disappointment. I was expecting more shops. Instead I think shopping would have span a 5 block radius. Oh bummer. Well I guess I won’t be spending any money. Later that night I ended up dining at Bin 36. It was was really good food. And it was pretty cool that I got to meet the owner.

Ah.. My first day in Chicago was okay. But my second day was hell. I ordered room service. And after I got my food, my phone had went dead. And I was unable to get online. Argh. Wasn’t even able to call a bell hop. WTF. Seriously, what kind of hotel is this. I was so glad when we left. Argh!

But I did get to see some pretty cool buildings while I was in Chicago. And of course, I got to have my fried Twinkie.

September 18, 2003 at 8:55 am · Travel· Permalink ·

Love Hate Relationship

I’ve always had that love hate relationship with myself. But most of the time it’s been hate. Seriously, what is all that hype of loving oneself. Lately, I’ve kind of been down in the dumps. I am my own worse critic. Isn’t that part of nature. In past few days, I just felt that my friends have reminded me of what a big screw up I have been recently. Seriously, what are friends for. I would probably do the same. Maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem. Right now, I just feel my life is spinning out of control and I just can’t stop it. Oh screw it.

September 8, 2003 at 9:03 am · Just Me· Permalink ·

It’s Better Than….

We went to one of my favorite restaurant this Friday. And we ordered this Green Tea Tiramisu. I said to my friend this dessert is better than sex. And she gave me this skeptic look. Seriously, how good could this tiramisu be. Let’s just say, that she changed her mind after the first bite. In her own words it was just so sinful.

September 7, 2003 at 9:13 am · All About Food· Permalink ·

Naked

As I was getting dressed at the gym. I realized I forgot to bring my cell phone. I felt so naked. I looked at the clock and actually considered going home just to get my phone. But after factoring in the walk to the subway, I decided I could try to live without it for one day. Man.. was it tortuous.

September 2, 2003 at 9:17 am · Mishaps & MisAdventures· Permalink ·

Aren’t They All the Same?

The 24/7 Fitness Club has been running an amazing offer on gym memberships. It would be $25/month with an initiation fee of $28.00. That’s not bad compare to the $80 I pay for at the New York Sports Club (NYSC) per month. So I decided to swing by their Gramercy Park location first. I went in and I ended up waltzing back out. Then I headed over to their Union Square location. It looked a little bit better from the outside. So I thought it couldn’t be that bad. I met with their membership director “B.” First thing, “B” asked me was if I already belonged to a gym. And I said yes, I belong to NYSC. She then went on to bash the NYSC during the whole tour of the facility. The gym looked really ratty and I felt like I just walked in to the ghetto compared to NYSC. “B” had emphasized that 24/7 Fitness Club was a real gym, and not a spa. At this point, I was getting really annoyed. If you’re gym is so good, then it can stand on it’s own merits without you criticizing your competition. In my opinion, I didn’t think they really took care of their equipment. Some of their machines looked like it was going to fall apart any minute. The lightingwas poor light and it was a very seedy environment. I know I would be able to work out in peace at the NYSC as oppose to getting leered at the other gym. I just don’t think I would feel safe working out at 24/7. In the end, I rather spend more money at NYSC. Well you do get what you pay for at the NYSC.

September 2, 2003 at 9:16 am · Rant & Rave· Permalink ·

Pizza..pizza.. pizza

On Saturday, I took a few of my friends on a grand tour of Brooklyn. Our first stop was Grimaldi’s for their famous coal brick pizza. We waited for about 20 minutes for a table. But it was all worth the wait. The only problem, was we had to have a pizza with a knife and a fork. That’s just so wrong. Then we trek over to the other side of the block to visit Jacque Torre’s chocolate factory to satisfy our sweet tooth. But enough of that. It’s time to get back on the pizza tour. The next stop was Di Fara the best pizza in Brooklyn. The pizza was so good, my friends even ate crust. Ha ha… Our last stop on pizza run was Totonno which was a major disappointment. The pizza was good, but was lacking compare to Di Fara’s. In the end, we were all in food coma.

September 1, 2003 at 9:19 am · All About Food· Permalink ·

Damn! Punks

I was returning home pretty late this past Sunday. And as I usually do on the train, I decided catch some sleep on my ride home. A bunch rambunctious kids got on the train. They got off a few stops later. But just before the train door closed they threw in a bottle of soda. Which happen to explode right in front of me. I was doused in soda from head to toe. I was not a very happy camper. My first thought was WTF. And pissed me off even more that there wasn’t anything I could do about it. Grr…

September 1, 2003 at 9:18 am · Straphanger Chronicles· Permalink ·