sick day

So I took today off. I think my sis got me sick when she was up last weekend. I slept for 13 hours and drank a bunch of tea. I also watch a bunch of Nova docs on Netflix. I think I'm gettin over this cold thing.

now if only the bulls could get over the Heat I'd be in tip top shape.



Schedule for the rest of the year:

Los Angeles CA August 15-26
Yuma AZ October 24-November 18
Brazil December 5-16

Brazil is still up in the air but it would be sweet if it happens!

Schaumburg IL

So I've been on a project in Schaumburg for the last two months. I'll be here for the next 5ish months. Then its off to Yuma AZ. If there is a 3:10pm flight I'm totally going to be on it. Thank god I'm going in October, summer in Yuma would be deadly to my fragile, pale, white skin.

Also my trip to Israel got pushed back again. I'm still a little weary about traveling to anywhere near the Middle-East. I'm really hoping Clinton can work out that whole mid-east-peace thing in the next few months. That's realistic right?



Why are you looking at me like that Adama?

A little late but... Did you know...

So it completely slipped my mind to post this when I was in Collinsville. Apologies. I know you just couldn't live without these fun facts about the South Western IL.

Collinsville is the self-proclaimed "Horseradish Capital of the World", and sponsors an annual Horseradish Fest. The area is said to produce 85% of the world's horseradish, of such high quality that Germany and China (key users of the herb) import it for gourmet use. Known for having a large ethnic Italian population, Collinsville, ahhh thats why it smells like garlic, and hosts an annual Italian Fest in the Fall.

During World War I, a Collinsville mob lynched a German-American citizen, the only such murder in the country. (all men held for trial were acquitted. obviouslyyyyyyy)

Birth place of George Musso, pro Football Hall-of-Famer for the Chicago Bears.

Michael Stipe, lead singer of rock band R.E.M., spent his high school years in Collinsville, and graduated from Collinsville High School in 1978.

Collinsville: the Paris of south eastern Illinois

After a 5 hour drive I've settled in down here in Collinsville. Good new, my hotel is located directly between an arbys and a white castle. Gonna be some awesomely unhealthy eats this week.

In case you aren't familiar with this rural gem, heres some info. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 26,016. Collinsville is approximately 12 miles from ST. Louis. So everybody here is pretty much a missourin (is that a word?). They follow the cardinals, Missou tigers, st Louis blues.

Oh snap, I just found out the worlds largest ketchup bottle is located in Collinsville! And it has a website



Things are looking up around here.

Snow-mageddon

Its happening. The snow is hitting, the buses are stopping, the world is ending. So we went exploring.





and then there was this.



And our power went out for 12 hours. That was a chilly night. But we survived. If there is ever a zombie apocalypse I really hope it doesn't happen during a blizzard. I don't think I could survive both.

I saw a Toomey

I saw Kevin Toomey on 90 while I was driving in today. The last time I saw someone I knew on the commute was... never. Which made me think about the most interesting things I've seen during my commute.

Most exciting things I've seen driving to/from work:
3) 3 car fender bender
2) burned out car on the side of the road
1)Fist fight between driver and passenger while still driving. I was amazed. It was like the driver had to keep the car on the road above 5mph or it was going to explode. That's the only reason I can think not to pull over and kick the passengers @$$.

Least exciting things I've seen while driving to/from work:
3)Calvin pee'n on a chevy symbol.
2)guy picking nose
1)People listening to iPods while driving.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! This year I hope to be not traveling as much. Which unfortunately means less blog posts, because, well this is something to keep me ocupied when I travel. But good news for me, not as many airports! At least that is what I am hoping. My first trip for the new year is to Collinsville, IL. I am working on the Illinois State Police radio system. Where is Collinsville? That was my first question too. Its wayyyyyyy down by St. Louis.



Never mind one of the master sites is in Cook county and I LIVE IN COOK COUNTY. Blast, unluck with that one.

Next is a trip in March to Virginia, a state which I've been told is for lovers. Then a project in Schaumburg throughout the summer.

There is an Isreal trip in the works but the Gaza strip kinda scares me.... so we will see.



Since my travels will be limited I may start writing about my travels to/from Scahumburg. Boring you say! I guess we will see.



hugs!!!