Random Sunday musings

Currently it's five degrees outside with a windchill in the negatives. Good ol' Chicago winter! I'm not exactly upset though. After last year's polar vortex, I feel like Chicagoans are some tough motherfuckers and can put up with a lot more than we realize. ....... Still, Oh well!  After a great date night yesterday with Jamie, his parents and his grandparents at Sono Wood Fired...

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Against all odds

Today I bought my first lottery ticket. I never, ever used to believe in buying them, but with no winner yet announced and the Powerball now reaching $1.5 billion, I thought, Why the hell not? I have absolutely no luck when it comes to drawings like these, but on the drive home, it got me thinking about how much luck I actually have in other aspects of my life. I've got a strong support system, a...

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2016: more than just champagne wishes

Now that all the glitz and glamour has worn off of the new year, my mind has finally settled and I can think more clearly on what I want to get out of 2016. I didn't exactly make resolutions; mainly, I have set mini goals that I want to attain as I pace myself throughout this year and the years to come. To begin with, I really, really need to get back on track with exercising and eating better....

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