Just Another Random Fall Day

Today was fairly random. First of all, when I left the house this morning, it was somewhat sunny and warm. Throughout the day I could feel the temperature plummeting. It was also very windy. Why does it have to be both cold and windy? So, today I had to run a few errands for Time Out. I ended up on Southport and ran into this guy I used to work with at The Onion. Random. A half an hour later coming back from a shop on Southport, I totally ran into this girl I grew up with. I think we met in first grade, we're pretty good friends in elementary school, and more like acquaintances in high school. After we graduated, we never really talked. But there she was with her 9 month old baby. Apparently she's lived in Chicago for 8 years and I didn't even know it! She also married this guy from our high school who I knew of but never really knew. Now I'm wondering who else from my hometown lives here. Chicago is the most random place and I love how simply one day you're just doing your thing and there's someone from your past. It's really great. I just hope when I run into these people I look okay and aren't doing something stupid. You gotta always be on guard.

The weekend went by fast as usual. I enjoyed Stars Friday night and had a good drinking night Saturday. The time change is messing me up a little. I'm not used to it being so dark early. Winter is definitely coming. Thanksgiving will be here in a matter of weeks then Christmas. The only thing I like about the holidays is getting time off to hang out with friends and family. It's the only time of year when my friends come home and we can all be together and catch up. Other than that, I don't like the holidays. Last Thanksgiving I was in NY but this year I'm going to Ohio for a few days. It'll be a nice break. I definitely could use some time off from writing and drama and what not. But I also need to work some or I'll get bored. For once I don't have any shows lined up. There are some I want to see during Thanksgiving but can't go because I won't be here. There are a couple of things in December I want to see but I'm waiting to hear back about them.

I also could use some progression in my life right now. I don't want things to continue being the status quo. Something has got to give. But things come and go in waves and I'm sure they'll be some changes on the horizon, hopefully positive ones. Currently, it's the calm before the storm, before the holidays get here and all chaos breaks loose. I should enjoy it while I can. There's a few people I really like to hang out with but they're not making time for me now. Just gotta get it together already because they could potentially be good company. Follow through!

Last night was the season finale of Tell Me You Love Me. I think it ended on a somewhat optimistic note. The conflicts between the couples weren't completely resolved, but it gave me hope that maybe if you really love someone you can work through things that not every relationship has to end in disaster. You have to communicate effectively, though.

Tonight I was supposed to go to this band thing but I decided against it at the last minute. First, it's freezing out. It's also a Monday night and if I go out on a Monday and stay out late, it'll mess up the rest of my week. I had a long day so I'm tired. Also, some stupid neighbor double parked behind my car and in order to have them remove it, it would take too much effort. I left a note though. Finally, I guess I didn't go because I didn't want to subject myself to an awkward situation. I'm tired of taking the high road. I'm into avoidance now.

I'm shamefully addicted to this song right now. In a few days I'll hate it, though. There are some good remixes, too.