Salty Badger

Love for our my Badgers made its way into my new work bio pic.  We just launched a new website for Salt and although it's currently all under one URL (http://www.saltcomm.com/), you can see my game day bio pic if you click on "Molecule" then my name under Chicago.
If you care to see any of my Online Marketing work, click on the "How We Did It" (giggle) link on the left nav and find the interactive tab along the bottom.
Happy Friday kids!

Walk-Commute Lane Cutters

Yes I know, I'm completely slacking on my bloggess duties.  This whole work thing is really getting in the way of my social media interactions.
Anyway, I don't know about you, but the next person who cuts me off while I'm in the middle of my work commute walk better watch out.  If you're a walk-commuter or simply someone who just enjoys a brisk walking pace, you know what I'm talking about.  You hop in the elevator, effortlessly toss on your sunglasses, throw in your ear buds, secure your gym bag under one arm and regular handbag/miscellaneous food item bag under the other and BAM! you're out your front door.  Soon you're in the middle of what most would consider a flat-footed run, just cruising along in the express lane down the sidewalk en route to work.  When all of the sudden, you're stopped dead in your tracks by someone leaving a Starbucks sipping their coffee/stopping outside their apartment door to talk a breath of fresh morning air/simply someone who walks at a glacial pace.  They cut right into your walk-commute express lane without even realizing it.  Your rhythmic walk-commute is completely discombobulated!  Now you're bobbing and weaving trying to get in front of the guy who's walk-smoking but you're blocked by the lane cutter.  WTF do you do?  I generally kick it into turbo-walk and go for the in-street pass and some sort of eye roll.  Do these people who walk out of their buildings not stop and look both ways before entering the sidewalk express lane? Shouldn't the same rules and etiquette apply to walking lanes as they do on highways?  Don't even get me started on those bikers-commuters...

Blissful BC

In case you were wondering what the best Berry Chill topping combo is (don't act like you weren't, it's sunny and 70 in Chicago, perfect BC run weather!):

• M&M's
• Yogurt Chips
• Peanut Butter Pretzels
• Saltines Ashely/Vanessa/Kristin/Maggie

Beautiful F'ing Day!

Katie sent me the new SNL Digital Short this morning and let me tell you, it's pretty spasstacular:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/149646/saturday-night-live-digital-short-great-day

Put the Mimosa's Down!

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/b55d0d7de3/bitch-hunter-mother-s-day-episode?rel=auto_related&rel_pos=2

Hot to Mop

Well, Katie's 30th Bday soiree was this past weekend and although I can't remember the entire night, here are a few key takeaways:

• Nuss likes to mop...a lot.
• A ponytail at Blo Dri can set you back $55
• Jess sucks at making a decision
• 4 ladies can down a giant bag of Pirates Booty in under 2 minutes 
• Why do people wait in line for the Hangee Uppe when there's a perfectly suitable bar right next store
• I'm able to make a perfect double batch of whole grain mac 'n cheese no matter how grey'd out I am
• If you're going to plan a party at a Lettuce Entertain You property, get a rewards card before hand.  Yes I realize it's $25, but the $80 I've already gotten back in $$$ to use at other LEY properties more than makes up for it.
• Sangria + open bar = ouch
• Jenny A will risk her life to teach salsa
• Jen T and I could win any same-sex salsa contest

Local Wedding Inspires Two Men to Dress Up as Cows, Lovers

In case you haven't seen this yet (if you live in MSP you can see this on the CBS 6:00 news tonight), you should probably watch it before it hits the Today Show...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuZin-jKKY

M Burger = M-azing

I finally caved and dealt with the intimidating line at M Burger today en route to a Dr.'s apt this afternoon and let me tell you: a) it's definitely worth the hype and b) the line moves much quicker than you'd think!  I engulfed my entire single M Burger, fries, and DC in the 10 minutes I had to spare before my apt in my Dr's waiting room, where about a half dozen sets of eyes shot judgemental glares at me with every dip of every fry I submerged into a side of mayo.  This heavenly establishment serves up tasty burgers (including their signature M Burger with 'special sauce' and bacon), fries, mike shakes, and a few salads, but let's face it, you're going there for a juicy, perfectly portioned burger, not a silly little salad.  I was mildly hungover off at today at work and this surprisingly inexpensive spot did the trick to off-set the twinge caused by two dirty martinis I had last night.  Highly recommended for those Saturday/Sunday morning when you're just slightly hurting. Chicagoans, get after it!

http://www.mburgerchicago.com/

There are probably 10 menu items total, but they’re all very inexpensive and M-azing.

Heard on GG...

Yes I watch Gossip Girl, even tivo it. And every so often these pointless hours of horrific TV are so worth it.  Tonight it was when the following phrase was uttered:

"Exactly you're Blair Waldorf. You're a fashion icon. Queen Bee. And probably the future President of the United States...or Chanel."