Saturday morning I woke up and on a whim decided to have all of my hair cut off.
When I was younger my mom wouldn’t let me cut my hair, and eventually I just grew to love the long style.
Now I don’t have to explain why I wear fake hair, and for a while that will be quite refreshing.
I get tons of enjoyment out of reading people’s blogs…it’s one of the main reasons I started my own.
One of my favorites is www.312diningdiva.com- a blog that hooks up inquiring minds in Chicago with food for thought on everything food related.
My girl Audarshia thinks I’m nuts forgoing veggie and passing up the delicious meat in Chicago- but she shows me much respekt by featuring my fav spots to go veg on her blog this week.
Thanks Dining Diva!
The people of Chicago continue to prove that Chicago is the best city in the country- and it’s driven by the those who live there.
So many of you have reached out to help assist in tonight’s Haiti event. Ted Widen generously is sending Chicago Scene to cover the event in photos.
Time Out Chicago and Audarshia from www.312diningdiva.com have blogged details.
Mikey Farah and his “We Give To Get” team has proven once again that charity is #1.
The Chi Boys and their huge following have been religiously tweeting to drive people to the event.
Joel David Barnes, James Rhine and Jerry Azumah continue to brainstorm ways to make this evening a success.
And lastly- RP and neighbor… you two support no matter what and I love you for it.
See you tonight Chicago- 6-9pm, 927 Rush Street.
Friday from 6-9pm at Le Passage in Chicago’s Gold Coast join us and donate a canned good (or 5) to help the masses of people struggling in Haiti.
If you’re like me, you’ve seen the compelling images and have wanted to do your part.
This is your chance. As added incentive- drinks will be cheap/free and all the bartenders (me, James Rhine, Jerry Azumah) tips will go towards the cause.
Here is a write-up Time Out did on the event:
http://www3.timeoutny.com/chicago/blog/out-and-about/2010/01/le-passage-hearty-rally-support-for-haiti/
I made it 30 years without the peer pressure of Bikram- aka: Hot Yoga.
It’s all the rage and, Twisting yourself into odd positions in a crowded room with the heat cranked up to crazy levels may be good for you… but it’s just not my thing.
The fact that I don’t like close contact with strangers (or people in general), heat or yoga kept me away long enough- but after reading how de-toxifing the practice is… and seeing my yogi friend’s hot bod’s…I decided to give it a try.
The yoga seed was planted by Kirta Carroll, and watered by Gina DiCello . Both babes ditched me day-of, leaving me at CorePower Yoga in the Gold Coast solo.
I didn’t bring water or a towel. Big mistake.
The 60 min class challenged me mentally to endure stretching inches from a stranger while sweat beaded on every inch of my body…but came up short physically.
Despite my cheerleading, dancing and bedroom gymnastic (kidding) experience- I am not flexible so that part was challenging. I just didn’t feel the “good pain” I’ve found during an amazing yoga or core fusion class.
I’ve got a week free- so I may go back… but is it so bad that hot yoga may just not be for me?
Yesterday I saw a photo my friend took of me, where my smile is 100% authentic.
It was a candid moment, unexpected when I was in a true happy place.
I’d like to find that place again and stay there.
Big thanks to CS Magazine in Chicago for naming me one of Chicago’s “It Girls” of 2010.
Its an honor to be in the company of Giuliana Rancic, Jillian Harris, Ginger Zee, Lindsay Avner and Stephanie Izard.
The issue is on newsstands- so pick up a copy.
And if you see one of these ladies on the street- congratulate them for being awesome (cause they are).
Mine: single.
just in case anyone is wondering or may wonder.
Leighton Meister who is looking to expand from Queen B to a respected singer..kicked off 2010 in Chicago at Underground with a performance.
But that info takes a back seat- the real story is that she was dressed by Sofia Vintage! Ashely styled Leighton in a cutting edge, flattering outfit- and to be honest… I was jealous I didn’t see that black lace top first.
For those of you who haven’t made it in to Sofia yet- obviously you are missing out.
xoxo
