Done by noon

Saturday morning. Air temp 55F. Wind < 10mph. Rode 35 miles. Created a map for the route on google mymaps. Had a hard time with the double-back for the loop, so the mileage is incorrect, but the route is correct. The morning was gorgeous. I saw a lot of wading birds, encountered few cars, one dog, several riders and two joggers. Had some fun with the camera on the way back home.

I went to the pool with my mom for an hour. The water was surprisingly chilly, but I still waded in. My mom is kind of a babe. (AKA too bad I look like my dad! haha!) (j/k)

Then I rented my textbooks on chegg and saved $292.44 and planted a tree in Lake Tahoe.

Was (obviously) pretty worn out by Saturday night. Still managed to leave the house and go to a house party in South City. Locals + one touring band from Madison. Totally sweet. Loud, fast pop punk. I played the wii for the first time and bought a 7" before I left.

Had a fun time at the party with friends and was glad that i went.

Slept late today and relaxed around the house as air temp is currently 90F and there is a fierce wind. I did some more research for the wind turbine. I have decided on the VAWT. I would like to construct this using recycled materials, namely an old bicycle wheel. I have some more research to do as far as what exact model of magnet motor I want to use, although I'm not adverse to making my own out of magnets and copper coil. Need to consult an electrician about the set up to the grid once I have the charge running and stored into the batteries.

It's not the heat...

I've been back in Stl for almost two weeks.

I forgot how humid the summer gets. Its oppressive. I have gone out on the bikes with my dad only once. I know we'll go out more in another month when things cool off some.

the new job is totally badass. i love it. It's messy as hell, the surgeon is a very talented doctor, the co-workers are all very nice, friendly people. the commute is nothing.


On friday night, i went to a house party/basement show. doppleganger, wompers, squidblade. (who are the best band in stl right now in my opinion). the basement space was great for shows. usually suspects in attendance, and i felt like everything just picked up right where i left off. good times! kind of weird, though, getting used to driving home. i could only drink two beers b/c i had to drive home after. need to get used to that, being responsible and all.

on saturday night, nate had a graduation party at his house. it was a pretty low key event. his family is really nice. when chris was off work, he drove over to the house and we had a few beers then drove to the silver ballroom. totally sweet new (to me at least) bar on morganford that had like ten pinball machines. we played mars attacks, dr. dude, and pin bot. ran into krissy and nighthawk (not together) there. totally got was intoxicated and slept in nate's sister's room in teh basement. chris' car blew a tire and he ended up staying upstairs in nate's bed and nate slept on the couch. all in all, a good night.

on sunday, went to lemmon's for a show. goddamm i freaking hate going to that place b/c the bartenders are the absolute worst! blows my mind. bands were ALL amazing. lipstick homicide (totally adorable and rocked the fuck out), hold tight! (lifetime jr, yes please!), deth warrent (crazy seeing uncle benny, i mean mr. dr. s furkin-eads, kevin, jimmy nick, and ben's bro again so soon. but they totally threw down. i have a MAJOR crush on ben's brother's hair), and squidblad closed out the show. again, they are the best band in stl right now in my opinion. too bad nate is moving.

been hanging out at my parents' house all week after work. mom and i went to the swimming pool and just floated around on monday afternoon.

nice to spend time with weinus dog. i have missed him so much!

so far so good, in the stl. could use more diaz. i admit, i have a crush.

Last Sunday in Chicago (for now)

Goodbye, house!!

I will miss:

* Hanging out with Roy. I sincerely believe that you saved my life when we became friends and finally started hanging out already

* Getting down on delicious veg food with Johnny and friends. life on mars, handlebar, pick me up, irazu, 90 miles

*That skyline

*Pedaling while intoxicated

*shows! shows! shows!

* my school

*the cutest boys reside in Logan Square. Each and every one of you make me smile.












I promise I will be back!

Last Saturday in Chicago (for now)

Went to Warped Tour today. Wow. haven't been to one of those since 2001. Was not really into that many of the bands. I just don't get this new crossover metal bullshit i guess. The best band of the day, in my opinion, was face to face. give me loud, fast, old school socal punk anyday, please.

We lucked out on the weather. overcast and not too hot or humid. Rode there with Beth, Phil, Roy, and Christina. Met up with Mogan, Kevin, Michelle, and Lauren, who was in charge of the guest list and got us in for free, with "all access" passes. "no escort needed" so we could go wherever we wanted.

For lunch we back where the buses were and there was a huge catering semi. it was 12 for a meal ticket, but worth it in my opinion. I got soooo much food. they had excellent veg options, including deilicous bread for a sandwich, veg bbq chickun nuggets, fruit salad, sodas/drinks. a caggabe and corn slaw that is one of the most flavorful sides i have ever tasted. need to look for a recipe for that.

Went to lauren's bus and chilled. it was pretty decked out. fridge full of beer and a flatscreen television.

Bands we saw included set your goals (good stuff), dillinger escape plan (total dream boat on second guitar), a.w.k. (don't stop partying, too many people are counting on you!), the trio (i don't care/never did/never will), face to face (see above). here's some sweet pics. also, phil is a totally dream boat. would totally go on a date with him. totally exhausted. slept in the car the whole ride back from tinley.