I'm so glad to be in Chicago
The midwest might have a lot going against it, but we don't get all that extreme weather. No earthquakes, no hurricaines... sure, it gets cold in the winter, but that's what coats and sweaters are for.

Speaking of coats, my mother bought me a new one. It's 100% polyester. It's even machine washable. However, it looks like it is suede with fur lining and trim. On the one hand this is kind of amazing, on the other...how many people are going to attack me for wearing so much suede and fur? How many times will I have to proove that it is in fact totally synthetic? I mean, it's amazing: it feels like leather. If I hadn't been in the store when she bought it and seen the price tag (and you DON'T get leather and/or fur for under $100) I wouldn't believe it.

Have you noticed that I don't like making things easy?

My sister and her husband come on Thursday. I need to clean. they aren't staying with me, but still...Also, I'm making reservations at one of the most expensive restaurants in Chicago. It's about the only place I can think of that absolutely won't make her feel that we're inferior to NY.

Chip on my shoulder much?

It's SO GOOD to be home. Can I say that often enough?

A symptom of how boring work would have been if I hadn't taken vacation? I was totally caught up from the past two weeks off by noon today.

This is a lame post. Sorry.
- posted by Heidi @ 7:47 PM