And for the record, I am a huge Goose Island fan... so I hope my previous post still encourages you to try Juliet because YOU might like it... even though I do not.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
But it's so pretty
I think I'm still kind of in shock that I didn't fall head-over-heels in love with Juliet. Seriously, look at how pretty the bottle is! I'm definitely trying Sofie next...
And for the record, I am a huge Goose Island fan... so I hope my previous post still encourages you to try Juliet because YOU might like it... even though I do not.
And for the record, I am a huge Goose Island fan... so I hope my previous post still encourages you to try Juliet because YOU might like it... even though I do not.
Goal 93 is complete
The past few weekends have been spent completing several of J's goals from his Day Zero Project. They have been tons of fun and we find ourselves talking about Day Zero a lot. It seems that it dictates what we do on the weekend.
On Sunday of last weekend J realized that we had completed several of his goals recently. Being the dear that he was, he offered to run to Binny's and buy us some beer for the Vikings/Saints game (go saints!). When he came back he surprised me with dun dun dun dunnnn: Juliet by Goose Island!
I was beyond thrilled because I have been bugging him to try to the beer since I saw the pretty little bottle in the store. J was resisting the purchase because he believes that buying a beer solely based on the label is, well, idiotic. I guess he could be right... I had no idea what Juliet was, so I got all excited to open up the beer and take my first amazing sip when... the beer exploded ala champagne.
Wowza - what is going on here? So I poured J and I each a glass of the mysterious, bubbly pinkish looking beer and we waited for the ridiculous amount of foam to subside. First sip. First word: "Wow this tastes like vomit." Ok, so it's a bit harsh but it just wasn't at all what I was expecting.
To be fair, had I taken the time to read the label or research the beer I likely would not have wanted to try it as it's just not my kind of beer. Goose Island 312 or Matilda, HUGE fan. So my taste buds just weren't prepared for the tarty explosion of blackberry/beer that happened in my mouth and thus I had quite a memorable reaction.
When all is said and done I'm very glad I tried it... I did notice another pretty bottle next to Juliet called Sofie... but maybe I'll read about this one before I go and buy it.
To read my complete Day Zero list click here.
PS. Day 29 without cabs - just one more day to go!
On Sunday of last weekend J realized that we had completed several of his goals recently. Being the dear that he was, he offered to run to Binny's and buy us some beer for the Vikings/Saints game (go saints!). When he came back he surprised me with dun dun dun dunnnn: Juliet by Goose Island!
I was beyond thrilled because I have been bugging him to try to the beer since I saw the pretty little bottle in the store. J was resisting the purchase because he believes that buying a beer solely based on the label is, well, idiotic. I guess he could be right... I had no idea what Juliet was, so I got all excited to open up the beer and take my first amazing sip when... the beer exploded ala champagne.
Wowza - what is going on here? So I poured J and I each a glass of the mysterious, bubbly pinkish looking beer and we waited for the ridiculous amount of foam to subside. First sip. First word: "Wow this tastes like vomit." Ok, so it's a bit harsh but it just wasn't at all what I was expecting.
To be fair, had I taken the time to read the label or research the beer I likely would not have wanted to try it as it's just not my kind of beer. Goose Island 312 or Matilda, HUGE fan. So my taste buds just weren't prepared for the tarty explosion of blackberry/beer that happened in my mouth and thus I had quite a memorable reaction.
When all is said and done I'm very glad I tried it... I did notice another pretty bottle next to Juliet called Sofie... but maybe I'll read about this one before I go and buy it.
To read my complete Day Zero list click here.
PS. Day 29 without cabs - just one more day to go!
Friday, January 15, 2010
17 days without cabs
It is truly amazing how time flies.
Yes, it has been 17 days since I started the Day Zero project and YES I've only completed 3 goals. Now this does not deter my confidence that I will complete this list and I will complete it in 1,001 days.
There are several goals that I have started. And there are several I haven't even thought about starting (see goal #27).
Let's talk about the goals that are in progress. Cab rides. I love cabs. I love everything about them. How quickly they transport me from point A to point B, the quirky cab drivers that I can't help but talk to the entire way to my destination and how I don't freeze my ass off waiting for the bus/el. I have not taken a cab in 17 days.
Instead I have had the joy of riding the CTA every. single. day. The people I've met on the CTA have been far from boring. Case in point - today on the bus I was walking to get off of the bus when a young girl (clearly 20 or younger) decided to jet in front of me, nearly knocking me over. That was enjoyable - oh and did I mention it allowed me to miss my train, therefore making me late for work? To add to the delightful CTA experience, once I was finally off of the bus and heading to the el station a man selling newspapers almost completely knocked me over - all while yelling at me to watch where I'm going. He was yelling at me. To watch where I was going. He was walking backwards into me. I digress.
You see what I mean - the CTA has a great way of brightening up your day - providing entertainment value for everyone's delight. It was so fantastic to hear the bus announce this morning that they were cutting back service on my already horribly serviced bus route.
But here's my point. I kind of like this whole commuter thing I've got going for me. See if I hadn't started Day Zero I most definitely would have jumped into a cab on the negative a million days we've had of late. But I didn't. Rather I've become affiliated with a bus route and a train route and I kind of think it's funny that the newspaper man yells at me daily for running into him. Without Day Zero, J and I would certainly be out closer to $100 due to cab rides because it's cold rather than only $40ish for my CTA rides. Thanks Day Zero!
Want to read my Day Zero list... click here.
Yes, it has been 17 days since I started the Day Zero project and YES I've only completed 3 goals. Now this does not deter my confidence that I will complete this list and I will complete it in 1,001 days.
There are several goals that I have started. And there are several I haven't even thought about starting (see goal #27).
Let's talk about the goals that are in progress. Cab rides. I love cabs. I love everything about them. How quickly they transport me from point A to point B, the quirky cab drivers that I can't help but talk to the entire way to my destination and how I don't freeze my ass off waiting for the bus/el. I have not taken a cab in 17 days.
Instead I have had the joy of riding the CTA every. single. day. The people I've met on the CTA have been far from boring. Case in point - today on the bus I was walking to get off of the bus when a young girl (clearly 20 or younger) decided to jet in front of me, nearly knocking me over. That was enjoyable - oh and did I mention it allowed me to miss my train, therefore making me late for work? To add to the delightful CTA experience, once I was finally off of the bus and heading to the el station a man selling newspapers almost completely knocked me over - all while yelling at me to watch where I'm going. He was yelling at me. To watch where I was going. He was walking backwards into me. I digress.
You see what I mean - the CTA has a great way of brightening up your day - providing entertainment value for everyone's delight. It was so fantastic to hear the bus announce this morning that they were cutting back service on my already horribly serviced bus route.
But here's my point. I kind of like this whole commuter thing I've got going for me. See if I hadn't started Day Zero I most definitely would have jumped into a cab on the negative a million days we've had of late. But I didn't. Rather I've become affiliated with a bus route and a train route and I kind of think it's funny that the newspaper man yells at me daily for running into him. Without Day Zero, J and I would certainly be out closer to $100 due to cab rides because it's cold rather than only $40ish for my CTA rides. Thanks Day Zero!
Want to read my Day Zero list... click here.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Not a whole lot of action
Back to the grind. As work picks up I've been less involved with my Day Zero list. It is good to know that I can expect that to be the case - ups and downs of involvement - as long as I continue to check-in and be involved I will be satisfied.
I'm still blown away by the number of people that decided to create a Day Zero list. One of my best friends Rebecca also started a blog about her Day Zero experience that you should check out. We plan on having a coloring book party, complete with wine and Disney princess coloring books. I'll be sure to post pictures.
J also started his very own Day Zero list. I am so excited that we are doing this together. It allowed me to learn so much about him and what he wants out of the next few years. It was inspiring to learn many of our goals were the same and exciting to hear of the goals that differed. We have a very exciting few years ahead.
My entire Day Zero list can be found here. Don't be overwhelmed by my progress. ;)
Want to follow me on twitter? Do it.
I'm still blown away by the number of people that decided to create a Day Zero list. One of my best friends Rebecca also started a blog about her Day Zero experience that you should check out. We plan on having a coloring book party, complete with wine and Disney princess coloring books. I'll be sure to post pictures.
J also started his very own Day Zero list. I am so excited that we are doing this together. It allowed me to learn so much about him and what he wants out of the next few years. It was inspiring to learn many of our goals were the same and exciting to hear of the goals that differed. We have a very exciting few years ahead.
My entire Day Zero list can be found here. Don't be overwhelmed by my progress. ;)
Want to follow me on twitter? Do it.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
3% Complete
Yesterday afternoon J and I were sitting around the house when we realized we need to get up and live a little. We were debating what we could do with our Saturday afternoon when at almost exactly the same time we both said: Day Zero. We scrolled through both of our lists and decided to cross off #86 - Visit 3 Floyds Brew Pub.
What an amazingly fun adventure we had. 3 FLoyds brews some amazing beer - we tried: Alpha King, Pride & Joy, Gorch Fock, Stay in School and of course of beloved Gumballhead. We loved every beer that we tried and I must say the food was delicious. I had the trout and J had a reuben. We will definitely go back.
I also was able to cross of #83 - Kiss my husband at midnight on NYE. The bummer news is that I was feeling under the weather this NYE so I demand a re-do for next year, and the year after that, and after that...
Here are some pics from 3 Floyds:
What an amazingly fun adventure we had. 3 FLoyds brews some amazing beer - we tried: Alpha King, Pride & Joy, Gorch Fock, Stay in School and of course of beloved Gumballhead. We loved every beer that we tried and I must say the food was delicious. I had the trout and J had a reuben. We will definitely go back.
I also was able to cross of #83 - Kiss my husband at midnight on NYE. The bummer news is that I was feeling under the weather this NYE so I demand a re-do for next year, and the year after that, and after that...
Here are some pics from 3 Floyds:
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