Hangin with Sybil

In Harlem hanging with Syb, the hubby and two children.

Caught up, had dinner, got my hair curled and talked some more. 

Never a dull moment on the A train

From the comedian to the DVD hustler, dancers to the homeless guy or candy man, there is always someone soliciting. When it is not about money (or entertainment for.money), someone is upset that they got pushed on a crowded train.

So this guy comes on the train with either a ventriloquist act or maybe just a speech impediment but all his words were garbled but somehow distinctly able to be deciphered. Actually, it was kinda cool.

Then in plain English he says "you know sometimes I feel yall dont like homeless people but thats ok because thats your right. Everyone has a right to vote and do what they want. Those are your rights. I dont want anyone to feel like I am taking that away or forcing you to give but if you would like to out of the kindness of your heart then please do so."

Chicago: all about food

Or maybe I am just all about food, so wherever I am ...
From deep dish pizza, italian sausage, hot dogs to Indian food on Devon St -Chicago has it all.
For more places to eat in Chicago (or places to go), check out Jason Pow's list on Yelp!

Bucca di Beppo Italian restaurant - ambience is very...let's say interesting!

Gino's East Pizza

Literally a hole in the wall, we drove by so many times. It is on 400 1/2 N Franklin. Open Tuesday- Saturday

Portillo's Hot Dogs - delicious signature hot dog!!

Random Views

My hotel

Berlin v Dortmund 0-1 highlights

Hertha Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund 0-1 All Goals & Full Highlights

That last goal was wicked!

Chicago unveils a 26 foot statue of the iconic American female

She embraces my philosphy of living life to the fullest with her notable quotes such as: “We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.” and “You never know what life is like, until you have lived it.”

She was born in LA but Michigan Ave, Chicago boasts a statue of this quintessential American female.

She is the origin of some of my favorite quotes:
“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”

Yes, the Blond Bombshell

“Who said nights were for sleep?”
- The one and only Marilyn Monroe

Grab life by the horns

Uhm I'm confused...did you mean it literally when you said grab the bull by the horn?

Cloud Gate - Millennium Park - aka The Bean

The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed "The Bean"

The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed "The Bean"



The reflective design is s unique and intriguing.
Sudheer!!!

Chicagoing

After Sudheer and I decided we took enough pictures at the Bean, we went over to the railing to take more pictures!

We did a little people watching for about two minutes. There is an iceskating rink, families and friends were having a grand old time.
Then we decided to join in! Wow, how inspirational lol! Perfect timing

Quit hanging on to the handrails . . . Let go. Surrender. Go for the ride of your life. Do it every day. (Melody Beattie, "Finding Your Way Home")





Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming.

If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again! (NO, it's not that I did not post pics of me falling, I just didn't fall, thank you very much!)


This CHICAisGOing... GOING but not very fast

Chicago views

Enjoying the view. Sudheer met me at my hotel and we headed over to see the Bean. This was my second time seeing the Cloud Gate but it was just as enjoyable this time around.

My hotel was down the block from the opera house.


Observations:
An overabundance of Walgreens and Chase banks
Not as many fast food restarants as New York. Inactuality, I only saw one McDonalds, I don't recall passing Wendys or Burger King.
Lots of Starbucks and Argo Tea

Grace

Grace not only delivers you from your sins but it enables you to overcome sinnin...

In my hotel room catching up with Google Reader - Creflo Dollar

Shopping with Suhey and Sunny

Feeling a bit nostalgic? Not in a hurry to return to work..
Aren't these buildings just absolutely gorgeous?

Do not let the sun fool you, it was cold! But I was prepared this time. I got caught off guard the last time I went.
Sunny acting like Paparazzi taking pics of Suhey and I.

Brunch at Chicago Curry House

Immediate after Sunny picked me up from the airport, we went to eat.


Brunch at Chicago Curry House was an excellent idea! Can't decide between samosas and naan? Chooose both! Buffet style brunch

Chicken tikka masala and saag (spinach)

Yum, samosas and chips!