CHICAGO: If Hepatitis C Were Attacking Your Face Instead of Your Liver You'd Be Doing Something About It

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xpost-- that smell sounds great! (I read DEATH CAMP and had a moment of wondering if maybe the Alchemical folks weren't going a little far with the whole gothy-dark-beauty thing by making allusions to concentration camps.)


Smells I like:

Dirt
coconut
the smell of clean, fresh sweat
rain

My dumb ex hated the smell of rain, something that I could never understand. How can you actually HATE that smell? He too was not a fan of sunny days, but only because he was too fabulous to be out during sunlit hours. He had blackout curtains on his windows and would put of blankets on my windows when he stayed over. He even tacked up a quilt over the bathroom skylight. Then he and his DJ friends would hang out talking about "I just don't understand how anyone can work a day job" like most people would say "I don't understand how anyone can sell heroin to middleschoolers."

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:14 (seventeen years ago) link

Another favorite smell:

"Sparkling Snow" from Glade. I stock up on cans of this during the holidays. Also, pine-scented candles.

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:16 (seventeen years ago) link


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crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:17 (seventeen years ago) link

Kevotto, I thought you were heading south soon (I remember you mentioning making plane reservations), or was I mistaken?

danno martinez (danno martinez), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:17 (seventeen years ago) link

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crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:18 (seventeen years ago) link

Also, hi everyone. I am staying home this morning waiting for my friend to ride in from the airport. I'm also trying to motivate myself to clean the bathroom while I'm waiting, but so far have not had any luck with that.

danno martinez (danno martinez), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:18 (seventeen years ago) link

I like winter, because I hate sweating.

I like early spring, because of cool, breezy days. And I like outdoor activities.

Jeff... (Jeff...), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:23 (seventeen years ago) link

going to memphis but not for another 4 weeks. four weeks from this weekend.

otto midnight, that 'tofu makes you gay' ding dong (otto midnight), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:24 (seventeen years ago) link

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Jeff... (Jeff...), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:30 (seventeen years ago) link

Ha-ha.

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:32 (seventeen years ago) link

I like winter, because I hate sweating.

2000x

danno martinez (danno martinez), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:32 (seventeen years ago) link

All it takes to get me cleaning the bathroom is the prospect of writing a cover letter or doing homework when I'm in school.

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:33 (seventeen years ago) link

Oooh Sarah, that one sounds goooood. I am officially an Alchemy Lab addict. It didn't take much. I am saving one of the scents to take with me to UK so I can remember the trip when I smell it.

Do you (chilx) think customs/Homelnd Sec. will confiscate my little vial of perfume if it has a weird name?

Armando Grouse (Armando ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:34 (seventeen years ago) link

Only if it's bigger than what, 3oz.? I don't think the name will have any effect.

Make sure it's all in a ziploc bag too if you're carrying it on. If you're checking the bag none of this matters.

danno martinez (danno martinez), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:38 (seventeen years ago) link

All it takes to get me cleaning the bathroom is the prospect of writing a cover letter or doing homework when I'm in school.

otm!

hi Chicago. I'm hanging out at Midway airport all day because I missed my flight home! any of y'all flying away for the holidays: don't be an idiot like me; arrive more than an hour early for your flights.

horseshoe (horseshoe), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:40 (seventeen years ago) link

You know how you can tell I'm gay? I lurv Bette Davis.

That is also how you can tell I'm gay. I have a copy of All About Eve displayed prominently atop my television as we speak.

whoop de doodle (kenan), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:41 (seventeen years ago) link

i think i need to start mega-dosing vitamin d or something

2x, or get a happy lamp. Don't make me post those Achewood strips again.

JordanC (JordanC), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:41 (seventeen years ago) link

xp - Ok, cool. It's in a tiny little vial. If only I had 3 oz. of this intoxicating elixir.

Armando Grouse (Armando ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:44 (seventeen years ago) link

I want more of the one I want on, but also I want to smell ALL the scents, so I should just wait and then order more (different) samples in a few months.

I love the Stars song Death is Death. I keep it singing it this morning.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:53 (seventeen years ago) link

I want more of the one I want on
Yo soy loco from too much coffee this morning.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 15:59 (seventeen years ago) link

I keep it singing it

You know what other song I'm loving right now? Here it Goes Again by Ok Go.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:01 (seventeen years ago) link

testing

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:24 (seventeen years ago) link

FOUR DAY WEEKEEEEENNNNNND

It starts with a rock show tonight and I'm going to keep the drink, food, and tunes rolling until Tuesday.

JordanC (JordanC), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:30 (seventeen years ago) link

Niiicceee.

I think maybe I'll drink around my family this Christmas, just to mix things up a bit.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:42 (seventeen years ago) link

Ok, I'm not complaining about a lack of presents any more. Two vendors have given me bottles of wine, one gave me chocolates, and one coworker gave me the wine & champagne out of one of her gift baskets. Then just now one of my coworkers, this guy who is NEVER in the office, gave me a $50 gift certificate to Aldo! Plus, I've got that $150 gift card for Nike. I'm feeling pretty set.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:45 (seventeen years ago) link

Whoa. There are no presents here, no Secret Santa, no Chsistmas bonuses, nothing. I've gotten free lunch all week, though.

jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:49 (seventeen years ago) link

towga sent me something so i'd have something to open on xmas day. and she also screwed up on the shipping so the toaster she ordered for work is also coming to me. she said she got amazon to send her one for free so i could keep the toaster but i don't need it. anyone need a toaster?

otto midnight, that 'tofu makes you gay' ding dong (otto midnight), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:50 (seventeen years ago) link

Yes, I've been training classes most of the week and have been grubbling on free pastries and lots of Thanksgiving-style free lunch food.

Btw it looks like we've graduated from the Heart o' Chicago motel and are staying at the Embassy Suites on State & Ohio. Walking distance to Ashkenaz?!

JordanC (JordanC), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:52 (seventeen years ago) link

Sarah! I have Queen of Hearts and I don't like it very much - too sweet. I will give it to you if you like it.

To continue a related email convo w/ Amanda on ILX - I tried wearing it to see if it worked magic with my body chemistry but no go. I seem to do best with spicy, foody smells or things that other people say smell like old lady perfume (my favorite mass market perfume EVER is Cinnabar by Este Lauder). Superduper florals might smell fine but they give me a headache. Super sweet smells just smell like I spilled something on myself.

The White Rabbit oil, without a doubt, is my favorite smell. It smells like food and spice and powdery old ladies all at once.

In summation, I also want to buy samples. Then we can have a smellin' party!

Also: Amanda, I am glad you stopped your migraine. I cannot even imagine how dreadful that would be, especially when you have to do other things like talk to people or breathe.

Also: HS, we're flying today and will heed your warning! Like I need any prompting to leave work early.

Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:53 (seventeen years ago) link

Free lunch sounds wonderful too. Niiiice.

Check this out. Nick tracked his present for my mom, and it was delivered to our house back on Dec 8th, which means it was stolen. :-(

Yeah, horseshoe. That sucks being stuck at the airport!

Jenny & Amanda, we DEF need a smelling party. Also we could switch out less favorite smells perhaps.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:56 (seventeen years ago) link

So, do you people know about Robin Thicke, Allen Thicke's son? He is soulful. We are listening to his album at work right now and it's pretty good.

Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:05 (seventeen years ago) link

i do not know about robin thicke. but i do know where i'll be tonight and if anyone is still in town, come on out and join me for the snow angels at the bob inn.

otto midnight, that 'tofu makes you gay' ding dong (otto midnight), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:07 (seventeen years ago) link

i thought this would be a pullapartgirl thread

jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:11 (seventeen years ago) link

I love Robin Thicke!! I need to buy his new-ish record.

Haha I also thought that would be a Jenny thread, I don't even have to click the link to know which one it is.

JordanC (JordanC), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:17 (seventeen years ago) link

So in reading about orchids, it seems like just about every orchid fanatic/collector/seller is also into bromeliads, at least to some extent. So I've been wondering what those were and I just discovered on flickr that I have one on my desk at work that belongs to a coworker! It looks like one of these.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:19 (seventeen years ago) link

I am loving this newish record, too.

Well I guess it's flattering that you think of me when you hear "social justice."

Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:22 (seventeen years ago) link

Sarah - pretty! I've enjoyed your orchid posts on your LJ, too. When are you going to try and grow orchids yourself?

Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:30 (seventeen years ago) link

Kevin, maybe you could go to a tanning salon or something. Does that work for SAD? If you become too depressed to finish biting through your toast, call one of us and we'll come pull it off your teeth.

I'm like Jesse. I get reverse SAD and get more depressed during the hot, stupid, horrible summer. I'm okay with spring on its own except that it means that hot, stupid, horrible summer is just around the corner.

Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:35 (seventeen years ago) link

I was thinking of getting a cheapie one some time after the holidays. I'm kind of scared because I tend to kill plants, but most of my houseplants have been doing ok for a few years now, so maybe not all hope is lost. I might have to keep it at work so Toons won't eat it, unless I build some sort of shelf in the back window where she can't get to it.

I don't mind sweating a few months out of the year. It feels cleansing. Also, it's nice to get a little dirty sometimes. You appreciate showers more, for starters.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:38 (seventeen years ago) link

fuck, i just realized i forgot to get somone their xmas gift and now i have to go to CRATE AND FUCKING BARREL ON MICHIGAN AVE AT 5:45 THIS EVENING TO GET IT.

fuck me in the goat ass.

otto midnight, that 'tofu makes you gay' ding dong (otto midnight), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:39 (seventeen years ago) link

I went to Crate and Barrel last night to see if I was inspired by anything there as a potential gift idea but came up empty, since I have no idea if people have glass pitchers already or if they even want them. Then I went to Borders and found presents for everyone in my immediate family.

jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:43 (seventeen years ago) link

This Robin Thicke business sounds like the time I tried to convince everyone I knew in college that Jimmy Smits had a Latin rock album and that it was "actually kinda good." I smell prank.

Why do you have to go to crate and barrel?

Armando Grouse (Armando ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:44 (seventeen years ago) link

the time I tried to convince everyone I knew in college that Jimmy Smits had a Latin rock album and that it was "actually kinda good."

hahahaha!

jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:47 (seventeen years ago) link

Why do you have to go to crate and barrel?

that's where the gift i was planning to get her are. which originally were going to be house warming gifts then birthday presents but i wound up getting something else for both of those. anyway, it's actually a somewhat thoughtful gift that i know she wants, needs, and will use. and since she's leaving for north carolina tomorrow we're exchanging presents tonight pre-show.

otto midnight, that 'tofu makes you gay' ding dong (otto midnight), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:49 (seventeen years ago) link

I thought the Robin Thicke thing was a joke, too, but it's not! He even opened for John Legend recently.

Hey, so we went to Chicago Diner last night. The service was fine (I think we got lucky) and the food was good. We ordered chips and guac as an app but it was RAW chips and guac - they made the chips by dolloping corn goo onto a tray and dehydrating it. They tasted fine, but then we finished those so she brought us some regular fried corn chips and it was like, "OH that's what this is supposed to taste like!"

Anyway, I think being a raw foodist would be very depressing.

Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:51 (seventeen years ago) link

The coworker who gave me the Aldo card just handed me a glass of wine. If everyone in the office is drinking, this could make for an interesting afternoon.

Those chips sound weird.

Nick and I ate at the Handlebar the other night and I was wondering why we don't go there more often. We both got the three sides plate, and I got us chips & dips for an app.

Calico (calico), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:53 (seventeen years ago) link

"Shooter" was my summer jam last year

JordanC (JordanC), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:53 (seventeen years ago) link

HI KIDS I WAS IN CHICAGO FOR ONE HOUR YESTERDAY. Now I am on le other side of le lake. Getting in trouble for stuff not-done at work. HAAAAAAY.

Sarah, enjoy yr presents! We get lots of edible stuff in my dept but everyone's on a diet so we try to spread the sugary, buttery cheer around the offices. The champagne's all mine, tho.

Laurel (Laurel), Thursday, 21 December 2006 17:55 (seventeen years ago) link

I thought you would appreciate that, John. It was a very successful prank. Unfortch, Meloy-as-Horshack has not had legs.

Laurel! SOrry I missed your txt. I was at the goddamned grocery store when i finally saw it.

Armando Grouse (Armando ), Thursday, 21 December 2006 18:00 (seventeen years ago) link

The chips were kind of sweet and not very crunchy and they stuck in my teeth like craaaazy but the taste was okay. If those were the only chips I could ever eat, I would sit at home in the dark eating dehydrated corn chips and crying.

Handgun O. Mendocino (pullapartgirl), Thursday, 21 December 2006 18:02 (seventeen years ago) link


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