This blog is eclectic! Readers will find anything from my travels, living life gluten-free, the world around me, dreams, unanswered questions, you name it, can be found here. This will be fodder for the book I will write one day... And so it shall, make it so, whatever you want to say because I'm doing it. I am now in the process of writing a book.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
I don't know why...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Chicago Day 2
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Chicago!
Chicago day 1...
We were staying at the Hampton Inn and they had some breakfast items I could made do with, along with my box of Chex cereal I was good to go. After breakfast we headed to Navy Pier. It was kind of a let down. First of all, it was over 90 degrees that day and we were dying, secondly, there was an overabundance of biting flies. OK, so I was the only one they were attacking, and I can't figure out why, but I was kind of annoyed. We walked and walked and walked forever. Did I mention that it was like a bazillion degrees? Oh well, lunch redeemed the day. We went to the Webber Grill. It was amazing. They had a great gluten free menu. I had a fancy version of a bacon cheese burger and fantastic mashed potatoes and cole slaw! Super yum! It even came on a gluten free bun. I was super excited.
After lunch we wandered around some more. We walked over to the Hard Rock because Jen desperately wanted a tank top.
This was going to be the night we all went to Uno’s for their famous Chicago Stuffed pizza and because they have a gluten free menu. PEOPLE… DO NOT GO THERE. I was sadly disappointed and super glad we called ahead. Even though their website clearly states that they have the gluten free menu, they do NOT. I even called their Due restaurant and they did not have it either. They are the only two locations that do not have the gluten free menu.Seriously?The original store does not carry the full menu. Whatever! I was hot, and pissed, and I nearly seriously injured myself tripping on some sidewalk, I grabbed the iron gate and just jacked up my hand. Goodie, I am ever the klutz. Anyway, while walking back to the hotel to figure out what I was going to eat for dinner, while everyone would be enjoying their fancy pizza, I passed a place that I recognized from the glutenfreeregistry.com called Ben Pao. It as decent, their lettuce wraps don’t even compare to P.F. Chang’s.
After dinner we went on our river/lake architecture tour, which was amazing! We hoofed it over to the dock and hopped on our boat. What a cool experience. We got the low down on all the buildings and saw some beautiful sights. J
I was really upset that my camera wasn’t working correctly. When the boat docked we headed back towards the hotel and stopped at this (really crappy) bar next door. We ended up leaving there and just going back to the hotels breakfast room and drinking what we had in the cooler. Turned out to be an OK day in Chi-town!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Chicago, here I come!
Monday, August 1, 2011
The day of days...
Saturday morning we strangely woke up early. We had no more than 4 hours of sleep the last few nights, but we were ready to go. I don't know what happened, but I was sick. I got glutened somewhere, but I just don't know where. After I got it together, we went to Cuyahoga Falls Metroparks to see the Brandywine Falls. This just happens to be the site where my friend works. It was beautiful. My fear of heights was however, getting the best of me.
Party time, excellent!!!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Lunch
Atlanta
Thursday, July 28, 2011
On The Road Again...
The moment you have all been waiting for has officially arrived. I am just wrapping up the last few bits of packing and getting ready, and then I am off to pick up the rental car. I am technically not supposed to pick it up until noon, but I am trying to get there early. :) Then I can get Jen early and then we can get to our first stop early, or on time. I am not sure what kind of traffic we will encounter.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Gluten Free at Progressive Field!
I thought I was going to escape the heat!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Today I was called an inspiration.
I am really not sure how I feel about this. It was not because I am a middle school teacher, it was not because I am adopting a rescue dog, it was not because I have overcome diseases, a failed marriage, and weighing up to 400 lbs for awhile, and it was not because I am a good person.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Driving Miss Daisy.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Stripper names.
I am having the hardest time picking out a name for the puppy. All of the names I have come up with are stripper names. Here are some ideas so far.