Brunchy Munchy

Today I attended a "Design District" event hosted by Domino Magazine in Lincoln Park, featuring free ice cream, huge discounts and gift bags from Bloomindale's. My idea of heaven. Following that I met up with Joe O and crew for brunch at Joe's Brick House. The amazing thing about this brunch is that it's an all you can eat ,emu (which changes - allegedly - every weekend) and drinks are only a dollar! Dangerous.

After brunch we headed to Boystown, for more drunken (though rather tame) debauchery. At Roscoe's we met this really funny couple, Deb (there celebrating her birthday) and Val. They were hilarious, and of course they fell in love with Joe O hardcore. He has the magic touch.

Joe O, channeling Tyra Banks apparently.

Deb (the birthday Girl), Joe O & Val at Roscoe's.Jeremy & friend

It was a great day, and it was so nice to hang with Joe - we don't get to see each other that much anymore but every time we do, it's like old times.

SLIMMING UPDATE: I have lost 6 pounds so far, even despite brunch. Yeah!!!

Slimming is all the Rage

If you've noticed that there aren't many pictures of me on the blog (especially lately) it's because I have recently gotten to the point where I look fat in pictures. Whew, that was hard to admit. The straw that truly broke the camel's back was a photo I took of Joey B and myself on the way home after an event last week. This one:

Granted, I am holding the camera myself, and that is never flattering, but still, it was a reality check. I have begun running again and am going to be swimming at the gym twice a week. I am also watching what I eat (no more Burger King...sigh) in order to get back into shape and re-claim my former glory. But, just to be clear, I am not dieting, I am slimming.

I will be updating all of you on my progress every Saturday. I'm off to buy a scale. Wish me luck.