I wasn't going to make a for-reals Chicago blog, but damned if you awesome people didn't lead me to have emotions and crap. WAY TO SUCK, YOU NEAT, AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE.

These are going to be in ass-backward order, and I'll probably still forget someone, but it's just because I hate you, so no sweat.


Nestor a.k.a, my knight in Star Wars t-shirt armor. I was staring at the transit card kiosks for a good fifteen minutes when he walked up and introduced himself, gave me a bag full of Chicago awesomeness, and even gave me a ride to the hotel. WHO DOES THAT? Seriously nice people, that's who. Nestor is a STAR.

Alvaro SO TALL. And after I gave a not-great "typical American hug," (In my defense, I was holding stuff) he picked me and whirled me around. BEST HUG EVER.

Bio-Sam SO FUN. And so energetic. I don't know if you were drunk or just super hyper at karaoke, because they look so similar. I've decided that you run on pure dinosaur/reptile-knowledge. Also, your dancing= FANTASTIC.

Matty-DevYou and your wife were awesome! You screaming "FUCK YOU" at me in the pizza place was even more hilarious than it is in Bacontaco. I wish I'd seen the puppies, though. *sadface*

Rob Oh, so you're not a total jerk in real life. Neat surprise! I wish we could have remained airport buddies, and YOU NEED TO UPLOAD MORE PICTURES.

Derek You have the most wonderful smile I've ever seen. And you are so sweet. And really great at DrunkJeff wrangling.

KELSI Oh, lady. I was so excited to meet you, and then I didn't get to see you very much. But you are amazing. Your karaoke singing was the greatest. You're like a beautiful little Canadian butterfly, floating around, making everyone's day better. Especially-

Stoma Steve! I can't believe out of all the crazy awesome people you could have picked to introduce yourself to, you pick the sober little wallflower, but I'm glad you did! I'm even happier that Kelsi was there to be a better introducer to people for you. I hope you had fun, and weren't overwhelmed.

Mitch Loidolt You also just walked up and introduced yourself to me! WEIRD. But you are such an awesome guy, and adorable, and I was drooling over your art at the warehouse. FOR REALS.

SpaceMitch *stare*

TylerI didn't get to talk to you much, but the smile on your face as you were sleeping on the floor is going to stay in my brain forever and ever.

Liz I don't believe we've ever talked on the blogs, but you're so much fun! And adorable and hilarious! Let's go thrifting.

Weston You're such an adorable, laid-back kid! You were fun to talk to, even though I KNOW you kicked me on purpose. *evil eye* And your real-life sweater was even greater.

Ryder Were you there? I can't remember.

Becca I LOVE YOU. Seriously. You are the greatest. I want to hang out with you forever. And have you answer every question for me, 'cause damn girl, are you amazing at that.

Leon I guess you're an okay dude. But really, you are the tops. If I ever get to Australia, I'll seriously consider letting you know so that we can hang out and make fun of each other. Also, PIGGYBACK RIDE. (And apologies to everyone who saw my ass during it.)

Mike! I adore you, kiddo. And your bionic leg. *makes six-million-dollar man noises* I could write four or five blogs solely about you. Also, I would like to purchase four cocaines, please.

Omair Special boy! Hair so soft. Conditioned beard. Not-friend touch. Swagger walk. You're the best, dude. You were in a lot of pain most of the time, but such a trooper.

Alvin What can I say about you? You make me laugh all the time, and you give the best hugs, and 10th base! You're probably pregnant now.

Jeff Oh, what am I going to do with you? You are a hilarious drunk, even though you're kind of a stubborn butt. By the way, sorry for grabbing your butt and making you jump during the group hug. But you know, have to take opportunities where I can find them.

Randy Drunk Randy hug= GOOD TIMES. Even if you had just spilled your beer on me. Also, you brought me Hershey's Kisses with macadamia nuts. So, even though you said mean things to me, and hated me, and were generally rude and made me feel unwanted, and I forgot what I was going to say.

Mya You are so sweet, and your hair is even more adorable in person. And I think I still have my honey stick!

Ryan !!!!!!!!!!! You are the most adorable thing ever. I'm glad you opened up more on the last day, although I'm sure there are a hundred hilarious things in your head unsaid. And I still don't understand how we almost overpaid by $20 Sunday night!

Brandon I didn't talk to you that much, but everything you said was hilarious. KEEP ON KEEPING ON.

Kevin of the Wells You're some kind of neat. A really neat kind of neat. Every face you make is fantastic. I hope the people who you photobombed at the Bean realized the magic they received and don't delete their photos. And you tell the BEST stories. Sorry I turned down first-day cuddles...I'm a bit on the shy side. NEXT TIME.

Anna You are unbearable adorable. Seriously. I can't bear it. *dies* You're also just an amazingly sweet girl. SPECIAL GIRL. Sorry for all the illegal porn I downloaded on your computer.

Jeanetttttttte You are a great roomie! And so pretty/fun/awesome. And I can't believe I was whining about the sun in my eyes at Renegade when you were carrying your whole belongings all day! Sorry if I snored or took up too much of the bed. (I didn't actually mean to steal the bed...I just sort of passed out.)

Kayce YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO SEE THIS BLOG. I even covered it in cat-hair to keep you away. But, I guess since you saw it, you are pretty nifty. I'm glad we could hang out and talk about how lame everyone/thing is. We're so cool! And we don't live that far from each other!

HAYA Girl. I love you, girl. In my culture, we are married. I hope you still lurk on Threadless, or you unbalete. UNSPOKEN UNDERSTANDINGS. Your crownies were sexy-delicious. Your face is beautiful-delicious. You were my second hug in Chicago, but number one IN MY HEART. Also:


Brian You're kind of okay, I guess. Sometimes. Sorry I snored and almost knocked you into the water at Millennium Park and that my stubborness nearly got us lost in the ghetto.
Also other stuff and junk and thanks for making my life a hell of a lot more complicated, you jerk.

THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE THAT I MET/ADORED, SO PLEASE DON'T THINK I HATE YOU. UNLESS I DO.

My tiny, lame Chicago Photoset.