tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post8982234194841878435..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Thinking Out Loud Thursdayemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-21220389203501851652015-12-22T10:10:51.769-06:002015-12-22T10:10:51.769-06:00Ooooh, 3D must have been AMAZING!!!Ooooh, 3D must have been AMAZING!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57449110604321429112015-12-21T13:08:38.989-06:002015-12-21T13:08:38.989-06:00Isn't the curling iron class an ingenious idea...Isn't the curling iron class an ingenious idea? The ladies hosting said they also have updo classes, braid classes, and eye-makeup classes. So fun!<br /><br />Glad to hear the back story is not completely necessary for The Force Awakens! My parents are probably not familiar with the original three and they are not embarking on the firedrill catch-up session before we go to the theater together! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72925535098130493022015-12-21T12:52:10.458-06:002015-12-21T12:52:10.458-06:00I could totally benefit from a curling iron class ...I could totally benefit from a curling iron class :)<br /><br />Don't worry about understanding the original three when you see The Force Awakens - you don't really need a ton of the back story! :)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-1485940396508515302015-12-18T10:55:26.164-06:002015-12-18T10:55:26.164-06:00YES on the hair rippage - you totally get it! I...YES on the hair rippage - you totally get it! I've gotten to the point where now I always remove my glasses really slowly so I can try to untangle the hair before ripping it out. I've grown envious of folks that whip their glasses off because clearly they don't experience the same issue!<br /><br />LOL on your husband informing you about Star Wars! Are you going tonight?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-75224833120138495712015-12-18T10:42:10.960-06:002015-12-18T10:42:10.960-06:00Reminds me of my nephew (he's in college). The...Reminds me of my nephew (he's in college). The family wanted to watch Star Trek: Wrath of Khan, and his response was, "Is that the movie with the bad special effects?" =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76249988807479181272015-12-18T09:59:04.965-06:002015-12-18T09:59:04.965-06:00I'm pretty excited to lay around all weekend w...I'm pretty excited to lay around all weekend watching Star Wars, too. =) I bet your brother is pumped for the new release. Do you know if he went to see it last night already? A lot of my coworkers are buzzing about it this morning!<br /><br />I do own both a curling iron and a flat iron, but I've used both a combined total of maybe 8 times, ever? Incidentally, we were taught how to use a flat iron as a curling device! It was cool!<br /><br />It was so fun catching up with you last night, too! Congratulations again on Heidi!!! We'll definitely have to set up a time for suburban get-together soon. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-3618362111279334232015-12-18T09:56:34.056-06:002015-12-18T09:56:34.056-06:00The class took place at a salon called goldplaited...The class took place at a salon called goldplaited in Lakeview. I'm sure they will have future offerings! The class was listed on dabble.co. =)<br /><br />Absolutely - would LOVE any opportunity to catch up with you! I haven't seen you in so long and we definitely need to take advantage of your time off and/or your downtown office. =) Can't wait for our holiday brunch next weekend!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-1779586078770636192015-12-18T09:23:41.546-06:002015-12-18T09:23:41.546-06:00Watching Star Wars all weekend sounds fun! :) I...Watching Star Wars all weekend sounds fun! :) I'm excited to see the movie eventually. I watched the originals with my brother about 100 times when we were kids. I'm probably not exaggerating there.<br /><br />I'd love to see the outcome of the curling iron class! I've learned everything from YouTube, but a class sounds fun. I don't even own one though, I just use my flat iron and it mostly works out.<br /><br />It was so fun catching up with you last night! :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-50190189057313012692015-12-17T20:44:00.710-06:002015-12-17T20:44:00.710-06:00Where was this class!? Sounds AWESOME!
I need to ...Where was this class!? Sounds AWESOME!<br /><br />I need to get my butt down to the loop for a WCBC event- please let me know when you go! I need to take advantage of being off work and a husband who likes baby time! Also, make it a point to work in the loop more when I go back!Katie @ Live Half Fullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846919632234188480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-77561683815176849842015-12-17T15:24:34.556-06:002015-12-17T15:24:34.556-06:00haha I held up? The movies are just so dated now -...haha I held up? The movies are just so dated now - still good in their own way, but definitely not nail biters. I ended up grabbing my laptop and kind of half watching, half working on some easy things I needed to get done.Alexandra Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414107434662799499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-55312142844379458732015-12-17T14:35:56.154-06:002015-12-17T14:35:56.154-06:00Oh wow, $99 for Vegas is a good deal outside of th...Oh wow, $99 for Vegas is a good deal outside of the Tour Packs! Honestly, I am surprised RnR hasn't excluded RnR from the 3-Pack Tour Pass deal. I wasn't able to make the schedule work this year, but if I did my Tour Pass cost for RnR Vegas would have been like $75!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-77020271393461085902015-12-17T14:34:01.041-06:002015-12-17T14:34:01.041-06:00Marcia, from what I've seen, most of the event...Marcia, from what I've seen, most of the events take place in downtown Chicago or in the city neighborhoods (so far it's been lots of Lincoln Park, Bucktown, River North, etc.) But hey - since the Caveman works in the West Loop, that would help a lot! =D Oh gosh on the Star Wars soundtrack, I had classmates who played it constantly, too!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-79876510279585651332015-12-17T14:31:39.198-06:002015-12-17T14:31:39.198-06:00Amanda, you and me both! I seem to remember first ...Amanda, you and me both! I seem to remember first hearing about the new Star Wars movie like 6 months ago??? Someone told me this movie has already been more profitable even before opening than many other movies have been in their entire lifecycle!<br /><br />I'm with you on my hair being the bane of my existence, too. I'm all about "wash-and-wear" - who has time for anything else???emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-14515609672782276822015-12-17T14:30:29.142-06:002015-12-17T14:30:29.142-06:00Lauren, I am so excited that you'll be working...Lauren, I am so excited that you'll be working downtown starting next month! It'll give us so many more opportunities to get together and catch up after work! I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time off in the meantime - those periods between ending an old job and starting a new one are the best feeling ever!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-51952870016732500212015-12-17T14:29:09.359-06:002015-12-17T14:29:09.359-06:00Thanks Alexandra! Admittedly, I do think the WCBC ...Thanks Alexandra! Admittedly, I do think the WCBC would be a challenge for bloggers that don't live in the city, since most of the events are downtown or in the city neighborhoods. But definitely something to keep in mind, depending on your future locales!<br /><br />Appreciate the good luck wishes on the movie marathon! How did you hold up with completing your own marathon!?!?!?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29944558209995282072015-12-17T13:57:18.367-06:002015-12-17T13:57:18.367-06:00Am I too far out of the city to be a WCB?? I well ...Am I too far out of the city to be a WCB?? I well remember the first time Star Wars hit the box office. My little brother had the soundtrack and played it constantly. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-78870732912478991012015-12-17T13:54:29.389-06:002015-12-17T13:54:29.389-06:00I'm so behind on all the Star Wars hype that I...I'm so behind on all the Star Wars hype that I'm not even sure what's going on in the story anymore. I remember seeing all the films waaaaaay back when, but yeah... it's been too long. And a hair curling class would be AWESOME. My hair is the bane of my existence so most days I don't even bother with it.Amanda @ .running with spoons.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18299127204504539512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-26196514300274009692015-12-17T13:41:21.154-06:002015-12-17T13:41:21.154-06:00I think it was 1 or 2 years ago? It was $99 to si...I think it was 1 or 2 years ago? It was $99 to sign up for Las Vegas. I signed to for it as well as for Seattle.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67581963027524723292015-12-17T13:30:24.238-06:002015-12-17T13:30:24.238-06:00It was great to see you last night too! I've o...It was great to see you last night too! I've only been to a few WCBC events and it's definitely a great way to get out into the IRL community for blogging. I can't wait to do more next year (no Ironman, so more time!)! Good luck with the movies! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152316282069493934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-12858363353983822782015-12-17T12:23:42.231-06:002015-12-17T12:23:42.231-06:00I'm happy to hear you are glad you joined the ...I'm happy to hear you are glad you joined the Windy City Blogger Collective! I keep hearing great things as well but since I'm stuck in the suburbs I've been hesitant to join... I really wanted to find out more after I move though. <br /><br />And good luck with the movies! My husband "made" me sit through 4,5,6 this past week. Seeing the next one on Christmas eve with my family.Alexandra Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414107434662799499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-12500107204801100112015-12-17T12:17:26.569-06:002015-12-17T12:17:26.569-06:00Yeah, I hadn't heard about the Star Wars movie...Yeah, I hadn't heard about the Star Wars movie until a few days ago, either. =) <br /><br />I think your blog is fantastic! I'm fairly selective with the blogs I put on my reader list, and you are one of them. =) Also, I don't believe there are any requirements to join the WCBC other than to have a blog, period! Heck, there are some current members whose blogs have been dormant for months. Honestly, I *think* it's just about signing up and paying the membership fee! So come on down! =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-84924196718648120332015-12-17T12:04:23.194-06:002015-12-17T12:04:23.194-06:00There's a Star Wars movie coming out?! I bette...There's a Star Wars movie coming out?! I better get tickets then! :) I wish I was a better blogger so I could join that fancy dancy cruise! Looks like you guys had a blast! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-73352692816705633212015-12-17T11:46:49.338-06:002015-12-17T11:46:49.338-06:00I believe we've actually got 2 Hawks games - a...I believe we've actually got 2 Hawks games - a Saturday matinee vs Buffalo (we're goin' north), and Sunday night against the [best Pat Foley voice] SHARRRRRRKS. So the schedule pressure is even worse than originally estimated!!!!! BTW - I noticed you did not include the beloved Bears in your schedule planning. That is too bad because the Sunday schedule would actually line up perfectly - Bears at noon, Steelers at 3, Hawks at 6! We have no overlap between any of our teams' games this entire weekend!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-59419593188286750432015-12-17T11:42:46.788-06:002015-12-17T11:42:46.788-06:00I heard about the class through Dabble.co! They ha...I heard about the class through Dabble.co! They have classes all around the country - and Minneapolis is on the list! Go check out the offerings. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-23857298599252623592015-12-17T11:41:57.901-06:002015-12-17T11:41:57.901-06:00I heard about the class through Dabble.co! Go chec...I heard about the class through Dabble.co! Go check out the offerings - the ladies hosting the class say it is their most popular class; they've hosted it something like 50 times to date!<br /><br />LOL on the enormous 80s style glasses. At an accounting firm I used to work at, our employee database had profile pictures that NEVER got updated. We would giggle at the long-time employee pictures rocking out those 80s style glasses. =D<br /><br />I'm with you on how expensive eyewear is! The reason I'm planning to get everything early next month is because I have funded my 2016 FSA purely with new glasses/contacts in mind!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.com