Two updates in one week?!

Hey guys-

Just got back from watching batg3 w/ nadia and erin at a place called the debonair social club. I really dig the girls' honesty about things. They're calling other people from the show different names while we watch and telling us fun little stories. I'm not sure what I can or can't reveal unfortunately. This most recent episode definitely gave you more insight into the personalities of the people on the show and probably why they picked some of them. I have to reiterate, I'm so glad the girls on our season wanted to learn and weren't super competetive (for the most part). In fact, the producers didn't like us for that aspect. on another note, i heard cher and wes are no longer an item. im sad to hear this as they are both great people.

i'm starting to feel better now from the surgery. still a little congested, but definitely manageable. i started wearing a scarf to keep warmer, but i still haven't gotten used to it. ok that's all i have for complaining.

thanks to everyone who still wastes their time reading this blog. it seriously must be the most boring thing ever. my writing isn't great. i feel like i write like a computer would, very logical and dry (and that's even a compliment). if you want to know more about anything, drop me a line on myspace or facebook. you guys are resourceful, i'm sure you can find me. i respond to everything, although not always right away.

oh ya. if im not lazy tomorrow, i'm going to fill out an app for karl and i to be on the amazing race. i think it'd be fun as hell. he's a marathon runner and awesome dude, so we'd get along super well. we're both competetive, but not enough to start throwing camel dung at each other... at least i hope not. ok it's 3 am. im going to bed. you guys rock!
Joe

Long overdue update

Hey all. A lot going on in my life. Let's get you caught up.

1) I recently had surgery for a deviated septum. The surgery went well but then I had a complication and had to go the ER the last couple of nights. I'm doing well but I'm pretty much stuck in my house until Monday. Which amongst other annoyances means that I won't be able to attend the Bears game. So they have to win so I can go next week!

2) The most recent time my nose acted up was on my way to see the 3rd episode of batg3 with Drew (the Trekker) at his dad's Polish restaurant. I unfortunately did not get to go but I did eat some leftover food. Very good! It's at 9200 w brookfield in broadview for those interested. I did make it to the premiere party of the show at Rockitbar. Erin, Megan and Nadia were all there, although I only really spoke to Nadia very briefly. So I really couldn't tell you much about this year's cast. I know Brit and Karl have talked to them more than I have.

3) I had a really pleasant Christmas. Spent it at the gf's relatives because I am Jewish, so there was no argument about who's party to attend. They had some of the most amazing Polish food. We ended up playing Cranium, Connect Four and video games all day/night long.

4) For New Years, a big group of my friends and I went to Grand Central in Lincoln Park. It was a really fun time: not too packed, plenty of food and great drink selection for an open bar. Ended up just coming back to the house afterwards where apparently I missed some late night festivities, but nothing too crazy.

5) As for the new season, I find it entertaining. Compared to our season, the girl's seem more promiscuous, cliquey and less willing to learn. I'm glad the girls on season 2 were so willing to work at it like the guys. And I felt like we were a little friendlier, even though they make Chris look like a jerk. Most of us still talk and hang out. It's quite awesome.

Also, it's too bad they did it in the same mansion again, other than I know the house pretty well. The mansion shows well but it's not the nicest inside. I guess the real premise is that the show is about the people and not the location, but I saw the start of the new Apprentice and saw their badass mansion. At least we weren't in tents. I have my predictions about who will win, but I should probably not say.

6) If you're still reading at this point, thank you. Oh ya, my band Gnome Attic had their cd release show at the Double Door. It was a great show so thanks to any of you reading this that came. You can buy our music on itunes if you search for gnome attic or listen to and purchase songs at www.myspace.com/gnomeattic.

7) I'll respond to the chess questions later. I'm actualling on ICC, handle gnomeattic if anyone wants to play me or talk to me on there. Corus just started, so that's pretty exciting. I'm rambling. If you want to know more, just ask.
Joe