I went flying today!

Northwest Aviations was a cool trip I took today. I rented a plane and flew with a pilot along Lake Shore Drive. Can you see Chicago in the background? OMG, it was a blast. I may go next weekend, too.

Okay, I'll post mine!

Drivers Licence Photo: I look like Bernadette Peters with strange hair.

I love airplanes!

I'll look for my photos from the Schaumburg Airport Family Day. It was an outing for United Airlines employees two years ago. I'll load them soon.

Edit (photos added): I took a really cool helicopter ride. I'm standing by the Swallow, which was United's first link to history. If you want to see more photos of the private planes, let me know.

Candy does Cross Country

I had the most incredible time with my new friend, Cross, in St Louis. There's more photos on the BAUT.

Friday, we walked all around downtown to different art galleries. We went to a museum, which was very unusual. There were bars. There were slides. There was a small aircraft. We stopped off at a few watering holes for some Missouri home brews. I should have taken a pen and paper and wrote the names down. I don’t remember what time we got back to the hotel. I know it was really late. My feet were killing me.

Saturday, Cross took me to his school’s observatory. This is when I got a nice look at his big 14 inch! Get your minds out of the gutter. It was a telescope. The sky was too cloudy to view the stars. It was really cold, too. On the drive back to his place, we watched as a man attempted to cut down a tree. Cross took photos, but they didn’t turn out very well. The weather was really crappy.

We decided to not go downtown that night to see the Arch. He promised me he would do this for my next visit. I was still hurting from the night before. We ended up at his apartment where I got to meet Stephanie (his motorcycle). Cross wanted to cook dinner for me. We went to the supermarket and picked up some food and wine. Cross cooked me the sweetest nicest meal I’ve ever had. He made me creamed spinach and pork chops. I felt like a queen in his castle.

Cross and I had some pretty serious conversations on his past, present, and future. We talked about mine, but everything is pretty set in stone for me (work, school, and traveling). For Cross, he has his whole life ahead of him. He is concentrating on finishing his Masters. He will then pursue a Doctorate from MIT. After he finishes school, he’ll probably be ready to settle down with “the luckiest gal in the world”.

I’m really glad things worked out this way. He is good for me, and vice versa. For a younger person, he is very wise. I like having a good influence in my life, too. He makes me want to be a better person. I plan to spend some more time with Cross in the near future. I am proud to have as my good friend.

Lovells of Lake Forest

ToSeek and I went to Lovells of Lake Forest for a classic full service restaurant located in the heart of West Lake Forest. It was fabulous!

"Throughout the French provincial structure, you will find a traditional interior with space artifacts from Captain James Lovell, Jr.

Upon entering the main lobby you are greeted by the mural of the famous "Steeds of Apollo" gifted to Captain Lovell by his friend Tom Hanks. With this beautiful mural as a backdrop, you can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while awaiting your table. Dining at the bar is always available."

The meal and service was excellent. ToSeek and I later went down to the bar area. I went over to give my thanks to the Chef, only to learn he was the son of Captain James Lovell. Well, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to sit with the charming man. I believe I stuck my foot in my mouth a few times, but "Junior" was so down to earth that I just didn't care.

Thank you both for a great time in this big old Chicago!

Stay tuned for information about returning to school to obtain my Masters and my trip to St Louis (December 2-4).

I saw Big Foot!

Fout, Arkansas is where the FOUT monster lives. This remote section of Arkansas is spooky, very spooky. After driving through a particular area, I felt as though I was being watched by something. It was an eerie feeling. Later I knew that it was because I had been in Fout, Arkansas and the woods have real monsters residing in them. The Fout monster is sort of a big foot type creature that attacks on occasion. It is not as shy as the pacifist big foot. Legend has it that the Fout Monster has attacked houses on more than one occasion and scared the hell out of the occupants. So don't look under your bed if you stay near Fout, Arkansas, some glowing red eyes may be looking back at you!!

Dr Brian Cox is the bomb!

I've been watching Dr Brian Cox for some months now. I first saw him on the Discovery Channel. I posted to a very popular website called BadAstronomy.com. My curiosity peeked after someone suggested I email him, which I did. Well, folks, in a matter of days, I got to meet with Dr Brian Cox. I predict he will be a famous person in the Science industry in the near future. Mark my words. His intelligence, great looks, and awesome style will take him far in life. I just want to take this opportunity to say, I'm glad I got to meet him!

Sunday Blues

Tomorrow, I call Keller Graduate School of Management. I have one last exam to take before gaining access into the Network Communications program. If I'm going to be stuck in a no where job, then I might as well continue with school.


I'm the one accepting my diploma (the redhead with the extremely long hair).