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Uptown apartment for sublet

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:22:50 GMT

Subleasing the old Uptown apartment saga continues...if you know anyone interested in a clean, but small studio in Uptown, let me know. I've included the two advertisement URLs below...

Craigslist http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/sub/430227877.html

Chicago Reader http://classifieds.chicagoreader.com/chicago/ViewAd?oid=oid%3A894453

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:07:04 GMT

As expressed by many, thoughts and concern go out to the NOLA peeps.

Coupland Quotes

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 13:38:48 GMT

Both of these quotes came from Douglas Coupland's "All Familes Are Psychotic" . . . and both made me smile.

"Life is a bowl of chainsaws."

For a brief moment the sun cut through the daily drizzle outside. Wade did a double-take: 'Aggh!' That yellow orb up there it burns my eyes - what is it?' --- 'It's about time we had a spot of sun,' Janet said. --- 'Sun - you called the golden orb the "sun" - what else do your people know that I do not?'

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 03:02:55 GMT

Another Thursday shot to hell by working 12+ hours. Must end day on a good note . . . must have a nightcap at Neo.

A Single Anecdotal Case Study

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 15:36:57 GMT

I have an ongoing theory that my caffeine consumption is not directly linked to my insomnia. After consuming 10 shots of espresso yesterday in order to stay functional during an 11-hour workday – 8 of which were spent on the mind numbing HR task of administering end-of-year performance appraisals, the insomnia monster failed spawn within my brain last night. Further studies will be pursued.

Less Insanity

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 18:34:13 GMT

The event at work is over, thus the insane hours are behind me - at least for this month. The boss is off on vacation for a week, with the wooo and the whooo. The morning wake-up four shots of espresso have been consumed. Dead Can Dance tickets have been purchased, as has the Father's Day gift. Now I must prepare for all things tiki.

Paperweight

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:42:57 GMT

The home system for all practical purposes, except as a paperweight, died over the weekend. Communication to become even more periodic until it can be replaced or another old system resuscitated.

Phrase of the day

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:00:29 GMT

Premature laugh-ejaculation - under-humored, serious people who laugh at stupid jokes

Potable water, caffeine, facilities, and AC

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 04:12:52 GMT

Is it too much to ask for potable water, caffeine, facilities, and AC while slaving away for 12-hours a day? I don’t think so. A water main break in the office building caused the city’s water department – yes, they actually have workers who clock-in AND perform their duties – to shut the building down last Thursday afternoon through Sunday. While allowed to re-enter the building this week, no potable is available. Thus, no washing of dishes or making of the coffee can occur. Must have the caffeine! Additional pipe breaks have shut down the washrooms periodically. Add on an HVAC system that isn’t working during the first heat wave of the summer and you would bitch also.

I'm melting

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 01:55:56 GMT

It's been an absolutely unproductive weekend - not that unproductivity is a bad thing. It's been over a month (think C11) since I was up past sunrise after a night of dancing and drinking. The evening ended at the same 24-hour Mexican restaurant as a previous post, though with a better outcome. It was just a few benign drunk Irish ex-pats this time.

What does this all mean - all the crap that needed to be done this weekend before the month of hell hours start again at the office still remain to be done. This includes installing the AC unit. While I realize that this is just the start of summer and it will get worse, two summers have yet to acclimate this temperate West Coast Goth boy to an atmosphere that you must swim through. No sympathy will be coming my way any time soon, I’m just bitching.

At least there will be a couple of respites during the next couple of weeks - namely VNV tomorrow night and a Tiki party on Saturday. I'm only hoping that this time the long hours equate to 10-hour days six days a week, not 12-hour days 7 days a week like in February.

Now back to the laundry and paying the bills . . .

Denied

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:11:21 GMT

The message finally arrived -- denied the Seattle opportunity. Contact directly for more information. At the moment, must listen to more of the stompy stompy.

Asshole in the Crowd

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Mon, 23 May 2005 03:58:22 GMT

After staying down at the club till near sunrise last night, I stopped by one of the neighborhood 24-hour mexican restaurants for a hangover prevention burrito. While waiting patiently for my to go order, a voice behind me says,

"Hey gothic chick."

"Hey chick in black clothing!"

"Gothic chick - you want to share my chips?"

Now mind you - I did have my hair down and polish on the nails, but I wasn't wearing a skirt or done up in drag. Fetish pants, boots, and a dog collar yes - but a tight fitting fetish shirt. Maybe even a little five o'clock shadow by that point.

Finally - after not clueing into being ignored - the drunk walks over to my table and asks again if I want to share his chips. What kinda' stupid bastard thinks up that means of picking up chicks? Get a new pair of beer goggles!!!

Holding Message

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Fri, 20 May 2005 18:22:35 GMT

I just received a holding message. The decision process is still going. Attempting to wait patiently. *foot tapping* *fingers drumming* AAAAAHHHHHHHHH

Peter Murphy

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 May 2005 05:43:19 GMT

If Peter Murphy hasn't hit your town (Seattle May 23 @ The Showbox, sorry about New Orleans), then I suggest the following ... if you like Sarah McLachlan or Tori Amos, then catch the opener - otherwise, avoid like the fucking plague. As for Peter, need I say anything other than fucking amazing. If anyone should be beatified, then he more so than John Paul (no offense to the Catholics out there). I know, I know, hyperbole - but you understand. For once, I was searched entering the Metro in Chicago, thus no pics to offer. He's still sexy as hell, even with a little pudge pudge going on. He's not alone on that one. Damn age!!!

No News Yet

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 May 2005 00:24:11 GMT

No news yet, though I'm told by the end of the week. I am attempting to wait patiently, but this is difficult. AAAAAHHHHHHH!

A little concert tonight - Peter Murphy - should take my mind off of it all.

Something in the water?

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 May 2005 03:19:05 GMT

Beyond the fortuitous run-ins with old friends, the weekend trip was filled with babies. They must be doing something to the water. Monday's events could have went worse, but definitely could have gone better. Etiquette has been followed. Now I must wait. News will arrive by the end of the week.

Serendipitous Trip

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Mon, 16 May 2005 05:17:01 GMT

The return to Seattle is almost over. The purpose was business first and family second. Without little to no planning, and less communication, friends of the past were found by pure happenstance. Tomorrow will determine if the odds will increase for such serendipitous events to occur.

Chasing the Dream

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Thu, 12 May 2005 01:04:46 GMT

During a deep philosophical and political discussion with a colleague, she suggested I read an excerpt from this article:

http://www.utne.com/pub/2004_125/promo/11349-1.html

I was so intrigued that I had to find and read the entire article. While I may not agree with every point, the author is not alone in his observations. Surviving in this nation that insists on continuing to chase the dream is becoming increasingly difficult. A poignant read with respect to my recent and current trails and tribulations.

Life in Transition

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Wed, 11 May 2005 06:47:59 GMT

Damn insomnia - I should be used to it by now. This coming weekend's trip is leading to much anticipation and thought. While life is always in a state of flux, this likely - hopefully - will be a period of flow as opposed to ebb. On the lighter side, it will be good to see family, friends, and possibly even stop by the Merc.

I will generate my bio eventually so recognition might occur. Is a bit more patience too much to ask for?

Leaving the hermit life

clove_bitch@yahoo.com — Sun, 08 May 2005 04:11:27 GMT

The hermit is returning to a social lifestyle - slowly. Lines of communication are beginning to be reestablished. To paraphrase a long, lost friend – a phrase that should more appropriately be applied in reverse – so ensues my foray into self-aggrandizing publicity.