Happy Easter my fellow Webiners!

Let me take this quick moment to wish all the readers, I'm guessing there are three of you, a fun filled chocolate Easter bunny day.

Well like most Friday the 13th days, mine was filled with nothing but bad news.

First, the Uncle that was here about two and half years ago is now experiencing medical problems in Florida. Since I am the only person in the immediate family that has a bunch of free time, I am the chosen one. Yes, feeling like the luckiest person on the planet; I will be seeing the Florida skies starting this Tuesday evening. Flying out of O'Hare around 11:30 and getting to Orlando around 5pm. Then I'm so extra lucky that I get to drive a rental, for about an hour to Cocoa, to drop off said rental and get picked up by a friend of Uncle's. Then I get the pleasure of arriving at the Trailer Park. Yes I said Trailer Park. My Uncle lives in a trailer. Save the trailer comments for a night of drink, thank you very much.

Once at said trailer park, I get to drop off luggage, pick up boat of a car keys, and drive to some hospital to see said sick uncle. At this point, I know that he is having much trouble with some cellulite disease that is eating his flesh on his hands working up to his elbows. This is great news for a diabetic that doesn't really watch his sugar levels. The best part.... ready? Are you sitting down? Here it is: I will probably be there for two weeks. Not sure really when I'll be back, so far no one but me thought a one way ticket was a good idea. If it's not too terrible, I'll be back on the first; otherwise it will be some time (read: like a month or so).

Other great news, one of my great aunts went to a local/side hospital for chest pains. In the mean time she is taking care of her sister, another great aunt of mine, that is pretty much a 80 year old baby.

Ok enough of the great and fun news. Here's a little something that Waiken was so very very kind to share with me. I have only read about 5 or 6 of the stories, I have almost peed once, laughed til there were tears, and lost network connection due to the card getting removed from the flailing arms due to laughter. Read the Austin Road Trip first and then proceed downward after.

Have fun reading and I'll try to catch up with all in a couple of weeks.

Oh I'm glad I have weekdays off!

Yes, it will be another busy couple of days for me. Tomorrow I will be spending most of the day in front of a computer. Helping Jen out again and looking forward to lunch already. After that, a massage at Apple A Day. Thank goodness. My neck will be killing me by then. Off to get the back cracked and figure out if once a month is good enough or more visits are needed. I finally get enough of a break for Dinner before French class.

Good thing Tuesday is just lunch out with a friend and a movie or two.

Thanks to a suggestion from a friend, I will be opening a Kool-aid/Lemonade stand near the curb. Figure curb-side service will get me more customers. Besides, 27th Street is darn busy during the spring, summer and fall months. Actually, I'll start looking for work shortly. Summer is coming and I have lots to do so monies has to come from somewhere. :)

Here's a ditty that I was not aware of. For those that take flights out of O'Hare, watch out for that front end loader.

O'Hare Airport expansion begins
After decades of debate and scrapped blueprints, crews are moving dirt and pouring concrete at O'Hare International Airport for the largest airport expansion in the nation's history.

I couldn't find a recent article about it but from the yahoo searches, it looks like it has been a big debate since 2001.

There is a big strike with Delta Airlines so you might want to change airlines or hold off for a bit.

Here's a movie timeline of the new releases. Don't forget to make time to enjoy a few hours of escapism.

May: Mission: Impossible 3 - May 4; The Da Vinci Code - May 14th; X-Men: The Last Stand - May 26; Alpha Dog - May (no date at this time)

June: Freedmonland - June 16; The Lake House - June 23; The Break-Up - June 16

July: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest - July 6; The Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift - July 21; Cars - July 28

August: Miami Vice - Aug 4; Lady in the Water - Aug 18; Snakes on a Plane - Aug 18; My Super Ex-girlfriend - Aug 11; Nacho Libre - Aug 11; You, Me and Dupree - Aug 25

Sept: The Visiting - Sept 22; Talladega Nights - Sept 15; United 93 - Sept 1; Southland Tales - Sept 15; World Trade Center - Sept 29; The Sentinel - Sept 8

Well Happy pre-Easter for those that will be celebrating this upcoming weekend.

See you at the popcorn counter!

Busy for unemployed

I can't believe that I've been so busy while being unemployed. Some of it's been fun but dang.

The latest started on the 26th. A friend of mine asked me to go to a Brahms concert with her. She didn't have anyone else that might be interested. I jumped at the chance. I'm not a major fan of the symphony but I do like a good concert now and then. hehe
Gay and I met up at the State Fair Park and Ride since meeting downtown was not really much of an option due to all the construction. I figured getting there a bit early would be the best since the construction has changed many of the route that are available.

Monday the 27th was another fun busy day. Had a chiro appointment that didn't take too long. Kinda cool since it leaves me a few hours before my massage. Massage was going to be at a place that was recommended by a few folks. I haven't been in the Bayview area in ages. My friend mentioned a bistro that recently opened so I figured that a little snack or light lunch before the massage would be a good thing.

I scheduled a hot stone massage at Apple a Day but they do a consultation before they begin. After discussing my lower back issues and tight upper back muscles, he decides that a regular massage with some hot stones in the really tight areas would be best. After that massage, I so wanted to take a nap. It was really relaxing.

Drove home for a quick rest before my french class a bit later that evening. It wasn't too bad of a class. I hadn't been there in two weeks but not much had changed. They've moved along in the book but I didn't have too much trouble catching up for the night.

Tuesday I went to Jen's place o' work to help her out for a few hours. Was thinking about a movie a bit later that night but decided that I rather just go home and chill out.

Wednesdays seem to be the non computer day I have for the week. It's a bit funny that I have to "schedule" a day off. It's a great day or rather evening for TV viewing. Starts with Bones, moves to Lost and finishes with The Evidence.

Thursday was another day home but far from slow. On the computer most of the day chatting and posting. Finalizing plans for Friday. I knew I had to run some errands that day so I tried to make it a full day.

Friday I started on my run of errands when I got a vm for lunch. Met up with John and some of his co-workers for lunch at Perkins in Brookfield. Afterwards, I headed to Exclusive company to pick up some dvds I ordered. They are classic comedy/sci-fi flicks. Maybe some of you folks heard of them - Down Periscope and Army of Darkness. Got a few invites to go out this night but was kinda looking forward to staying home. Thanks for the invites out but I had work at home I should be doing - didn't do it but I should have.

Saturday was mostly spent reading some mags to make room for more that were coming in the next couple of days. I usually get a few new ones at the beginning and middle of a month. Late afternoon and early evening were spent with John and Lisa at the house. John had planned a pre-b-day celebration for Lisa. She is finally turning 25. Granted she's still the baby of the group but now she's at the quarter century mark.

The party was fun and Lisa did get a bit "Tipsy" or was that "Drunk"? I don't remember what the definitions were on the coasters that John had out. It was good to see the May's and Gray's. It has been a long time since many of us got together. Thanks for the breakfast John!

Sunday was the day of the lost hour. It didn't help my sleep pattern at all and it did make for a long day. Got home, chilled for a bit, then it was nap city. Now if my G-folks could only remember that from Noon to 4p or 5p, I'm out cold BUT NO! The g-mom thought it was necessary to call the house, the cell, the house again, wait about 20 minutes, call the house AGAIN, wait another 20 minutes and do it again; it was all to tell me the nephew did well in the Boyscouts car races like last year. Yeah how is that more important than a non-crabby rested Tina? Of course I ignored the phone and got the messages later only to have her call me again around 6p. Egads they have to get some hobbies.

Monday the 3rd was not a taxing day but it was going to be a long day. Going over to Jen's to help out again for some hours then on to French class. Not sure if I have the chair in an incorrect position or me but man did my neck hurt after a few hours. Nothing a massage on Thursday won't cure. French class was a bit interesting. Teacher was having fun with us and what we like to eat.

Tuesday was another day with hours by Jen. But this time I only stayed for a few hours. Needed a break from all the data entry. That kinda stuff drives my eyes crazy after a bit. Hit Mayfair mall hoping to see 16 Blocks before it left the nice theatres. It didn't start until 730. I wasn't going to wait around from 230 until then. Caught V for Vendetta at 415 instead. So during my "waiting" time, I hit a few of the new stores there and got my nails done. The nails were getting a bit ragged and I didn't want to fix them up myself, so the 4 seasons nail shop seemed like the best place.

See one can be busy when happily unemployed. :D

Get out there and have some fun before it's all gone. I know I am. Chow!