Football, No Beer, No Cigarettes, Spikes, Gin, Whisky, Cigarettes, Tattoo Lust, Haircuts, Heresy, and Drugs.

I just finished watching a miserable match of football between Aston Villa and WBA.

Villa--I'm not sure why--have lost all their desire this season. It's as if they think there's nothing left to fight for, even though they're far from safe. It was a miserable match, even with 10 men there was no attacking threat.

Paging through tattoo shops around town as I've been craving something new. I'm pretty broke, so it would almost have to be something that's small enough for me to afford. Still might do it. Finding Mario Desa's twitter account was pretty awesome, dude is legit.

Listening to the Fall. About to smoke a cigarette, change my sheets, take a shower, and get ready to go down to the Barber Shop for a haircut. Then I gotta get a hold of a buddy out of town who called in a favor that may be more difficult to accomplish than I initially suspected.

Shit bands playing at HoB, should I go?

Seriously disappointed at the shit football I woke up to witness. Whatever. Hope today isn't a total loss.

Cold Cave & the Kills Next Wednesday

I didn't even know the show was coming to town. Saw it today and had to buy tickets.

Some Other Drum

Listening to music and drinking coffee.

I was extra tired when I went to sleep last night, and this morning it's been tough for me to get ready. I'm taking the train that gets to Deerfield/Northbrook at around 9:25, so I'll have to arrange for a ride--cab or otherwise--to the office. Trying to see if I can go to the Cubs game tonight to see them take on my own San Diego Padres. We'll see.

Suited up for the game:



This song is incredible, and also a source of some San Diego pride.

Such a Wimp

I'm such a wimp, but it's so, so chilly outside. It's 25 degrees as I type this, which all things considered, isn't that bad, but it's enough to make me not want to do anything.

Last night I had the pleasure of going to a few different places around the city for some snacks and drinks. Went to this place called the Rocking Horse and had great beer and a hummus plate that was really really good.

The sign looked neat.

NYE 2010

Get ready Chicago, I'm going to...

...probably just have a few beers and listen to records with friends.

But it's going to be life-changing!

Whatever.

The City is So Cold...

All is Quiet on the Eastern Front..

Back in Chicago.

First time I've left this city since living here where I didn't want to come back. The snow is massive, piled up around the city and parked until the winter ends. Sixteen degrees as I left my apartment this morning.










Yesterday AVFC fell to Tottenham. I really was suspicious of Gerard Houllier when he arrived, but January's transfers should indicate how savvy he remains as a club manager. The game against Tottenham wasn't enough, though there were moments of quality and some great new blood getting to show their strength. Lichaj is a great midfielder, and as a Chicagoan (sorta) and an American, I'm excited to see him excel. Albrighton's goal was an accident. Villa really need more firepower.



Lastly, tons to do at work today and even bigger decisions to make in the coming days. Trying to be up for it and take on life with zeal instead of just kicking back.

Seasons Greetings.

Awesome busted umbrella in the trash can at the train station.

The aforementioned chocolate-chip vegan cheezecake.