"Its beginning to look like Christmas..."

Weather

Ahoy!! The snow came during the night and left about 2 inches or so for us, but by the looks of it...it won't stay for long. I kinda knew it was coming, but eh...it doesn't hurt me much and I know it won't last long.

My backyard...lovely isn't it? -.-

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2 in 1 jacket

My dad has been looking for a store that specifically has many of these jackets brands called, "The North Face". Finally, we found more variety in a store called "Dick's Sporting Goods" (oddly named store is...not really odd). I decided, "Since we're here then I'm going to look for one myself!" and off I went to check out what catches my eye. I found one that I really liked and no wonder I liked it...*looked at the price* 250$ and I went "Damn!!" Though my mom brought up a good logic to it, "Its a great brand, it will last you 5+ years. So each year, it will be 50$ paid off for it, by wearing it and it lasting you!" Wondering if I bought it then and there right? Well, I decided not to cause logically my dad said, "Lets try to come back after Christmas. They might have a sale going on then too!" And so, we will wait till then and hopefully I will buy it. Yet once again my mind drifts to the 50/50 stage: Why buy it if I know I can't or won't wear it much?, Brown (only color they had) doesn't match with lots of stuff, It made lots of noise when I moved my arms and such, 250$ is alot of money for one article of clothing, and I can use the 250$ to buy myself a dresser which I really need more than this coat/jacket. While on the other hand: Chicago does get really cold, it looked like a 2 in 1 jacket (can remove the fuzzy stuff from inside it), least I will have a coat/jacket that will last me very long, and its not blue either...something different for a change. I did see another one I really liked too, but add 50$ more to the 250$ and yeah, that's the price and each one I kept liking....the price increased by 50$...argh lol!!! We'll see if I get it or not *smiles*.

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Smoque BBQ

As introduced in the show "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" with Guy Fieri as host, he went to this place here in Chicago's North side. I told my parents about it and finally today we went to it. I of course ordered the "Sliced Brisket sandwich" and OMG....it was very tasty!!! My parents had the "St. Louis Ribs" and enjoyed it quiet well that, almost ate them all together. I definitely wouldn't mind going back there anytime and totally recommend it to anyone who wants great baby back ribs and/or brisket!! Their website is here Smoque BBQ and I will bare gifts of my dish and a picture of Guy Fieri's signature there:

Isn't it soo mouth watering? I bet it is!

Guy Fieri's signature on the wall there!

If you missed the episode of him going there, well by the Gods of youtube, here it is:

If this video doesn't convince you to go too, something's wrong with you lol!

I did finish my sandwich, all of it and like I said, I wouldn't mind going back for some more brisket soon or....whenever we can here lol!! The prices are a bit high, but quality over quantity and its all worth it in the end of it all!! The place is tiny and it was jam packed when we arrived, so if you like it to be nice and calm, I suggest going afternoon or whenever they open. If you go during jam packed hours, they will help you reserve a seat for you and your party, if you got more people with you, but the ordering and receiving your food was quick. This place is like, order, sit and eat and leave, no lingering I might add, unless the business is slow of course. So plan ahead and enjoy!!!
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 Christmas songs

So heading to the mall after Dick's Sporting Goods store, we walked in to a lady singing Christmas tunes with a band beside her and let me tell you, she was good at it!! I did get video of it and here it is, she got beat lol: 

I noticed my foot tapping with the beat, she was good lol!

I took 2 videos of her singing, but this one will do! She also sang a song with the beat of "Mr. Sandman", but changed the lyrics to "Mr. Santa" and boy I wish I recorded that one instead cause she did great on still keeping the beat of the song throughout the whole song. I like things like this going on at malls, all live and direct you might say lol. At the end of it all the day, did I buy anything? Nope lol, all I got was my Brisket sammich...which I've been wanting and craving for weeks now lol. Glad we went and enjoyed the day, ending it with that great dinner!!