Inhibition: A couple of weeks ago, when my day off plans were disrupted and I was bent-out-of-shape about it, Betty called me an “old lady.” Her name-calling point, that I needed to be more spontaneous, led to a day that was unexpected and a lot of fun. So I’ve decided to ease my way into more of those days beginning with this week. I know I want to visit a site where graffiti artist, Banski stenciled a piece of work however, the rest of the day I’m going to just take it as it comes.
Betty’s Response: You’re still old.
Experience: I’m headed to the West Loop …
A ride over to check out this Banski graffiti work.
Randolph and Peoria, originally discovered May 2010 and thought to be inspired by a similar scene in the movie, “The Untouchables.”
…next Hubbard Street Murals
From Ogden Avenue to Des Plaines Street these murals are painted on Metra track embankments.
A piece near Ogden Street.
An incredible work off Hubbard street and south on Sangamon Street.
Next, Noble Street and then to Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. for happy hour oysters…delicious!
Dinner! Sushi Para at 1633 N. Milwaukee Ave., $18.99 all you can eat! Woo! BYOB too (thanks Cameron for turning me on to this place!) And on a side note, the service was excellent!
Last, Unchartered Books, 2620 N. Milwaukee Ave., First Thursday of the month, stand-up comedy veterans. This month beer was provided by Powell’s Brewhouse however, it is also a BYOB event and it’s FREEEEEE!
What I didn’t know: Alright, so although I was aware these places and events existed, I had no idea how much fun it would be to just spontaneously say, “NOW, I’m going to do this!” So much so that for the next few weeks Betty and I will stay on this “path” for the several of the upcoming projects. I have to also say that it is very liberating to face inhibitions like the urge to turn around when I was walking into Frontier and Uncharted Books alone when and I could see and hear groups of friends laughing and enjoying each others company. And with that said I have to acknowledge I had a great time by myself.
So! Betty and I are out for now but extending to you a very hearty invite to get out there and SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!!
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