Day 301 and Emily introduced me to Bang Bang Pie Shop in Logan Square. Specifically she recommended the giant biscuit with a whole smorgasbord of optional toppings.
OMG. Get there now.
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HAVE FUN. EVERY DAY. SIMPLE BUT DAUNTING.
Category Archives: Guilty Pleasures
Day 298: Attack of the Cute
Attack of the cute is right. Ok. This is really for the person who has nothing to do. (Or the person who has been franticly trying to catch up on blog posts all night and just needs a mental break). Your task. Click the link. Click the cutest. Uh oh, you’re evening/train ride/lunch break/bad date just got a lot cuter!
Not convinced? This dog is in seventh place. Not first, seventh. That is how cute it is. 
Day 288: Ombré
I know it’s not very new anymore, but I’ve been noticing a lot of different ombré hair colors out there. I’ve successfully maintained long hair for about the past year and a half so, rather than do something drastic with the cut, I thought it might be fun to make a color change. I asked for a nicely blended ombré that still had a big color difference from top to bottom. I’m super happy with it, though I think it could still be a little darker on top…
Day 281: Massage Envy
Did you know Massage Envy holds an event called Healing Hands for Arthritis to benefit the Arthritis Foundation? One day every year, $10 from every one-hour massage and facial goes to the foundation. Every location! Nationwide!
No, this event was not today. Though today I did sign up for a membership with Massage Envy because I got an online deal for a massage. The masseuse I had (Rebecca at the Southport location) was so great that I want to see her every month and get a discount. Massage can really help blood flow through achey joints. Also, because I spend a lot of time at a computer, I have big knots and big trigger points in my shoulders. They are horrible but Rebecca is GREAT. And I’m glad to support a company that does so much for the Arthritis Foundation.
Day 275: Back to Guilty Pleasures
I had been off of methotrexate for a while but today I had to go back on. It was trial-I don’t like to take it. Plus if the hubs and I ever want to start a family (the old fashioned way), I will not be able to take it for several months before any “trying” starts. Needless to say, the trial didn’t last very long nor go very well. After about 5 months, I could not continue without it. The combination of methotrexate and Enbrel just works really well for me and anytime I mess with that, my joints get enraged so acceptance and forward movement. It could always change but for now I’m back to one sicky/sleepy day per week that I hopefully fill with a guilty pleasure. Today it was those darn easy bake cookies. They get me every time!
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