I honestly did not have a clue what was going on but determined to learn more about the game whilst I live here. It was inspiring how dedicated the fans were to support there team through snow storm!!
Final score:
Sunday 12 December 2010
First Bears game
I have been wanting to go to a game ever since I came to Chicago and luckily Carrie managed to get us free tickets today. Unfortunately the weather was insane today and the Bears didn't too well lol - but still I had a great time and it was more about the whole experience!
They were up against the New England Patriots which includes the lovely Tom Brady (married to Gisele Bündchen).
I honestly did not have a clue what was going on but determined to learn more about the game whilst I live here. It was inspiring how dedicated the fans were to support there team through snow storm!!
Final score:
I honestly did not have a clue what was going on but determined to learn more about the game whilst I live here. It was inspiring how dedicated the fans were to support there team through snow storm!!
Final score:
New Band from Denver...Tennis
I have had one of the best weekends ever in Chicago...just sad to say it's my last week here before Christmas now.
To start the weekend off I not only discovered the most amazing burger place...DMK, but went to a great gig at a bar called Schubas. I wasn't too sure about the warm up band... My Family Portrait but the main band Tennis were great. The band are made up of a married couple from Denver; Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, who decided to start playing music together after a seven-month sailing voyage along the East Coast.
The funny thing about the two bands (well maybe not for Family Portrait) is that Tennis used to be the warm up band but now they are so popular it is the other way around!! They assured everyone there is no love lost!
For me its all about Alaina, she is so cute and her voice is phenomenal! They only have 1 album which you can pre-order from Fat Possum records but you can check out some of their videos and their MySpace using the link below:
http://www.myspace.com/tennisinc
A couple of my favourites:
http://pitchfork.com/tv/%23/episode/2840-tennis/2
http://vimeo.com/13010675
They are now touring all over too including London on 7th and 18th Jan.
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The funny thing about the two bands (well maybe not for Family Portrait) is that Tennis used to be the warm up band but now they are so popular it is the other way around!! They assured everyone there is no love lost!
For me its all about Alaina, she is so cute and her voice is phenomenal! They only have 1 album which you can pre-order from Fat Possum records but you can check out some of their videos and their MySpace using the link below:
http://www.myspace.com/tennisinc
A couple of my favourites:
http://pitchfork.com/tv/%23/episode/2840-tennis/2
http://vimeo.com/13010675
They are now touring all over too including London on 7th and 18th Jan.
Thursday 9 December 2010
First date stateside! Is the grass really greener??
It's funny wherever you go it seems the grass is always greener. For example, when I first arrived my US friends were all intrigued to find out what the guys were like in the UK - I think they secretly believe (or want to believe) they are all like Hugh Grant! They seem to have given up on guys here. In their words there are no true gentleman and they are all douchebags (my all time favourite US slang word!!)
Although if you asked any girl from London/UK the same thing you would probably get the same answer...except douchebags would most likely be replaced by tossers!!
I've come to the conclusion therefore that it has nothing to do with location, these days you just have to uncover the diamonds in the rough! With this in mind, and in a mission to meet new people I decided to join the US version of Match.com. I have never ever thought of joining anything like this before (I guess I always thought I was too young!!) so its all new to me. The good thing is though its not just people looking for LOVE!! There are people who are new to the city (like moi) looking for friends.
For people that are specifically looking for THE ONE I would have to say this is worth a try. The site allows you to cut through a lot of the usual crap you never know when meeting someone in a bar.What do they do, what do they like, do they want kids, do they HAVE kids etc etc.
As you can imagine I have had some gems of emails already. I think the funniest I have had so far is a guy who couldn't quite work out why it was I hadn't replied so decided to email me again a few days later asking if my internet was broken! No...its not broken, I haven't had an accident or lost the use of my hands...I just didn't want to reply...sorry!
So anyway, last night was my first official date eek! I must admit I was nervous as hell and wasn't sure what to expect but it was great! The guy I met is far from being an axe murderer (just one of the notions running through my head). We met and talked for hours...now I can't even remember what about!
I'm mostly pleased because I wanted to see what it was like to go on a date with an American guy. And sorry, to all you US girls out there I hate to crush your stereotype but he was a true gentleman and you know what... he is far from being a douchebag LOL!!
Watch this space for the next date...
P.S Tried out a new place..Old Town Social in Old Town (would you believe!!!) and its great. the service is good, the music fantastic (there was a guy playing guitar and singing some TUNES!!) and the food...amazing! We shared a plate of pure heaven...cheese, meats and bread! Life can't get any better!
Although if you asked any girl from London/UK the same thing you would probably get the same answer...except douchebags would most likely be replaced by tossers!!
I've come to the conclusion therefore that it has nothing to do with location, these days you just have to uncover the diamonds in the rough! With this in mind, and in a mission to meet new people I decided to join the US version of Match.com. I have never ever thought of joining anything like this before (I guess I always thought I was too young!!) so its all new to me. The good thing is though its not just people looking for LOVE!! There are people who are new to the city (like moi) looking for friends.
For people that are specifically looking for THE ONE I would have to say this is worth a try. The site allows you to cut through a lot of the usual crap you never know when meeting someone in a bar.What do they do, what do they like, do they want kids, do they HAVE kids etc etc.
As you can imagine I have had some gems of emails already. I think the funniest I have had so far is a guy who couldn't quite work out why it was I hadn't replied so decided to email me again a few days later asking if my internet was broken! No...its not broken, I haven't had an accident or lost the use of my hands...I just didn't want to reply...sorry!
So anyway, last night was my first official date eek! I must admit I was nervous as hell and wasn't sure what to expect but it was great! The guy I met is far from being an axe murderer (just one of the notions running through my head). We met and talked for hours...now I can't even remember what about!
I'm mostly pleased because I wanted to see what it was like to go on a date with an American guy. And sorry, to all you US girls out there I hate to crush your stereotype but he was a true gentleman and you know what... he is far from being a douchebag LOL!!
Watch this space for the next date...
P.S Tried out a new place..Old Town Social in Old Town (would you believe!!!) and its great. the service is good, the music fantastic (there was a guy playing guitar and singing some TUNES!!) and the food...amazing! We shared a plate of pure heaven...cheese, meats and bread! Life can't get any better!
Sunday 5 December 2010
Can I have some added fat with that popcorn!!??
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