Hamburger Mary's: Chicago

Drag bingo night at Hamburger Mary's. 

The first of a weekly, Monday night tradition.

"Field" Trip

I caught the last couple hours of the free day at the Field Museum. I was drawn to the museum by the gigantic horse poster but I found out when I got there that the horse exhibit was not free. Typical. Lucky for me, however, I had the hookup. Taylor, who pretends to make maps for the Field Museum, pulled a classic badge wave at the guard, followed by an equally classic "she's with me" hand motion. I was more stoked on getting in for free then the exhibit itself, which was somewhat underwhelming.  I think I was expecting real horses. Silly me.
I did, however, get to see just about every animal in existence, and not in existence. I was amazed at how well trained they all are. I didn't see one of them move the entire time I was there.

 This is the most complete T-Rex skeleton in existence.  Her name is Sue.

  

It's a good thing I was around to help my supervisors fix the flat today. I am pretty helpful when it comes to mechanics.

Call me a collector...

I apparently have an eye for buttons because I tend to find them everywhere I go. This is my button/ marble collection after two months. 

Keep your eyes peeled.

The Lake

I touched the water today for the first time since I have been here. As much as I talk about how much I hate running, and exercise for that matter, running on the lake today was one of the best days I have had thus far.  Absolutely cannot wait for summer. On that note, I will know Tuesday if I am staying here for the summer based on a personal goal of Ellen A to decide the direction of her life for the next year. No pressure, El.

Robot Opera

Opera, smopera.

As a first timer to the opera, I have to admit... not my thing.  So many things about the opera that I just don't understand. I don't understand why they sing normal conversation.  I don't understand why everything always sounds flat or sharp or anything but on pitch.  I just don't understand.  I am inclined to give opera another chance based on the fact that the only opera I have ever seen 

1. Featured robots

2. Was written in English (I am assuming the line "I have a billion bucks" is much more intriguing when said in french.)

3. Had a sex scene with a chandelier 

But for all you opera enthusiasts out there, judge it for yourself.  

For you: a short synopsis of the Death and the Powers: A Robot Opera.

 Talking robots.

 Plot: This guy (the main character) hates his life and programs himself out of reality, only to have his soul remain on earth.

 His daughter (a total babe) is confused but more concerned about the sexual tension with this guy (part human, part robot, part creation, or something to that effect. Not quite sure who this guy is.) They never get together. Shame.

The wife, having sex with her husband's soul. His soul seemingly being the chandelier.  Kudos for the creativity here.

Final scene: After both of her dick parents leave her on earth alone, she tells them to suck it when they try to convince her to leave her body and join them in the world of souls. If I looked like her, I wouldn't want to leave my body either. 

Fin.