Sherry-Sherry BABY

I am going to see Jersey Boys on December 20th and I am so excited. I bought two tix over the summer for my boyfriend and I for $65 a piece. Our seats are now $195 a piece- I guess it is going to be a great show. My boyfriend is trapped in the olden days (check out the hair do) and I figured this would be a perfect Christmas present.

Sherry, Sherry babySherry, Sherry babySherry baby (Sherry baby)Sherry can you come out tonight(Come,come, come out tonight)Sherry baby (Sherry baby)Sherry can you come out tonight(Why don't you come out) To my twist party(Come out) Where the bright moon shines(Come out) We'll dance the night awayI'm gonna make you mineSherry baby (Sherry baby)Sherry can you come out tonight(Come, come, come out tonight)You better ask your Mama (Sherry baby)Tell her everything is alright(Why don't you come out) With your red dress on(Come out) Mmm you look so fine(Comeout) Move it nice and easyGirl, you make me lose my mindrepeat to fade Sherry, sherry baby

Creeping on Chan's Blog

I loved K. Chan's blog. I finally just uploaded my first picture and I am so proud of myself! Then I look at K. Chan's blog and I feel really bad about myself. Technology is my enemy. Anyways, Chan's blog is awesome. There are so many pictures- it looks like an official website.

I like the way she personalizes each blog entry. I tend to vent a lot on my blogs and I think it is more interesting.

Every Monday Chan and I walk to the other side of campus after UPP. She usually attends a music show over the weekend and I never know the music she is talking about since all I listen to is country music. Chan is very passionate about music and it is obvious after reading her blog entries. I loved the lyrics to the Ryan Adam's song about Chicago. That was my favorite blog entry because I have heard the song before- but never listened to the actual lyrics. I had the words all messed up. It is kind of like Ms American Pie drinking whiskey and wine---- woops RYE!

These are a few of my favorite things......

This city is so big. There are so many places to go; however I find myself circling around my same favorite spots. I need to start exploring more places. Hopefully I can discover some new hot spots from other people in the class.

1. Watertower Place- Whenever I have an entire day off, Watertower pops right into my head. I love grazing through all the stores and splurging on myself. The hussle and bussle can be rather annoying- but I kind of like it in a weird way. It's a great place for people watching.

2. Wrigley Field- Believe it or not, I am a SOX fan! However, Wrigley Field blows U.S. Cellular out of the ballpark! I may be cheering for the other team, however I love the atmosphere- especially in the bleachers.

3. North Ave Beach- This just made my very depressed. I love the beach.... I rode my bike there all summer and I loved every minute. Unfortunately my bike was stolen and I had to start using the bus- but I still made it there often. I love the crowds of people and I also love sipping margartias, laying on the sand and soaking up the rays.

4. Volare- It is a fantastic Italian restaurant where I love spending Sunday afternoons. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is fantastic.

5. Northerly Island- This place is aweseome to attend a concert. The breeze off the lake and the sky line is the perfect setting for music and beers.

Gobble Gobble

It is almost that time of year. Walking the streets of Chicago reminds me everyday the holidays are coming. The leaves all over the sidewalk and the crisp breeze are a few of the everyday reminders here in Chicago. This year I plan on spending Thanksgiving with my family who live on the Southside of Chicago. I am bringing Liz's poem about Beverly to Thanksgiving dinner because my McAuley cousins are every bit of that poem and I can't wait to give it to them.

Anywho, I am really excited for the holidays. Many people dread the holidays for whatever reason- however I refuse. I try and focus on the positives rather than the family drama that each family deals with every holiday season. There are so many things I want to do before Christmas. I promised my younger cousins they could come visit me in my DOWNTOWN apartment and we could have a slumber party. They think it is just the coolest thing in the world. I want to take them to Millenium Park and State steet so they can see the big tree. For some reason the Cheesecake Factory reminds me of the holidays so we'll probably swing by there for dinner. My aunt took me dowtown when I was younger around this time so I want to be sure to return the favor.

The Creative Class

I really enjoyed reading Florida's article on the Creative Class. I agree with his theories one hundred percent. Strangly enough I notice the creative class mostly in the restaurant industry. After serving for three years, I can pick out a city person from a suburbanite accurately. I can also guess what an individual will choose off the menu. After moving to Chicago I have realized a consistency among the inhabitants of the city. People who live in the city dress, talk, and walk differently then those individuals living in the burbs. It was an adjustment for me since I was used to the way of the suburbs after living there all of my life. Living in Chicago changes people dramatically. I feel I have changed a lot as well. I may not be an asiring rock superstar, an artist or a homosexual but I understand the importance of this group in a city. These individuals bring about excitement, entertainment and livelihood to cities all over the world. I feel I have conformed right into the creative class and it makes me appreciate the uniqueness among others.

Friends in the City

Even though we've changed and we're all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we'll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we're not all still friends.”

These are my closest friends I have made in the city. These girls are more than my friends- they are like family. We are all living in the city on our own and away from our families. Some days it is hard to be all alone in a big city. It is nice to have a great group of friends to fall back on when your real family can not be there to make your day a little brighter. We eat, drink, work, party, cry, laugh, fight and gossip together. We are there for one another no matter what. We haven't known eachother very long but we understand we're all one another has in this big city that can be so cold sometimes.

Part IV... You get what you pay for!

Little Italy is a great example of land use and housing. Recently the low-income housing projects have been torn down in the area and condos are shooting up all over the place. Even though the inhabitants are being housed in nicer facilities- the low income natives are still in the neighborhood and others have been relocated. They are just residing in nicer homes. The majority of people living in this neighborhood are at least of middle-class standards. People are looking to move to the city at a rapid rate. Condos and land use are needed in order to house all of the people willing to pay the pretty penny for city property. Obviously housing surrounded by projects will cost less but if you tear down the ugly low-income housing and replace those projects with better facilities buyers will be willing to pay more for a nicer looking location.