Day 16 - Inside is for the Birds

I am constantly battling the impulse to go outside and explore. On one hand, I'm in Chicago, why am I watching Judge Judy? On the other hand, I need to be on the computer, researching jobs and following up with inquiries on archives. I need to sit my happy ass at home, this is not a vacation. So, I spent the morning cleaning the condo, responding to emails and taking a quick walk to the grocery store. I spent the afternoon taking a nap, writing more emails and making a spaghetti dinner. I caught Dinner for Schmucks, this may be the dumbest movie ever created. If you haven't seen it, consider yourself blessed. In the evening I watched two episodes of America's Next Top Model and researched various repositories in Chicago. There is a Bronzeville Historical Society where they are collecting oral histories of Black people who moved to Chicago from southern states in the 50's and 60's. That might be a cool project to get involved with. A email and a phone call from two of my favorite mentor/friends really brightened the day. I am in constant need of positive reinforcement, anything confirming that I didn't trade broccoli for peas, I'm here for something better, like rainbow sherbet ice cream!