Semester in Chicago

This is my public journal while I'm in Chicago until May. I look forward to sharing the details of all of my new experiences while I'm in this fantastic city!

Monday, March 13, 2006

Monday, March 13

Today was another fulfilling day at work! I found myself very thirsty and, as a result, visiting the bathroom more than I wanted. It's kind of annoying to have to go to the front desk and pick up a bathroom key everytime. I also always have to go through the front entrance to go back to my little cubicle, too. So everyone knows I'm either wandering around or I've just peed again. Swallow my pride. I'm just the little student intern.
I was able to join in the all staff meeting this morning, and I enjoyed that a lot. I got to see everyone from the office in one place and hear about how each little team around the office works together to realize the goals of Easter Seals. Very good stuff to note for my mid-point evaluation tomorrow with my practicum group leader and supervisor. I'm getting quite a bit of positive feedback from people so far, which is good to hear. The more I hear the harder I work. It's really neat how that works out...I've read it in HR textbooks before, but now I know it's true for many people!
I wore a stinkin wool sweater in the 63 degree weather today. I'm stupid. I tried to find some work-worthy short sleeved shirts after work, but Forever 21 is just not my style when it comes to work clothes, or any casual clothes either. Hmm..maybe I should rethink that as one of my favorite stores. H&M will have something for sure.
Eight of us went to Gino's East for deep dish Chicago style pizza for supper tonight. I must say, I wasn't impressed. The crust was horrible, and the toppings reminded me of lasagna. We also waited about an hour and 15 minutes for the pizzas, too. I will make a strong statement (and if anyone would like to challenge it, bring it on) that Panago is the best pizza I've ever tasted. Pizza hut, Pizza ranch, Giordanni's, Tucci Benuch, Digiorno...even my own pizza can't compare to Panago. Okay, Boston Pizza definitely gives it a run for its money sometimes. But bacon double cheeseburger panago pizza would stomp all over the weak sauce I had tonight at Gino's.
What was cool about the place was that so may celebs had been there before...their pictures were proudly displayed on the wall right outside the bathrooms. Lucky folks. It was cool to see exactly what David Spade ordered and how much he tipped the pizza guy. Useless information. But OPRAH and Patrick Swayze, Dennis Rodman, Steve Urkel, oldies, were up there! I wanted/should have taken pictures of the pictures and signatures on the wall. I can always go back!
I did some talking on the phone, homework, tidying, combing my hair, folding my socks, smelling candles, eating a tiny spoonful of peanut butter, before bed tonight. I'll be in bed before midnight!!!!! What a celebration!