The New Barbarian Rochestarian

After nine years in Chicago, Megan and I decided it was time for a change of scenery. We resigned from our jobs, which will take effect September 17th and will be moving to Rochester, New York soon after. I want to thank all the people over the years who have been so good to me-from the Art Institute, Chicago Architecture Foundation, and Children's Memorial Foundation. There are also a bunch of random friends that I've made randomly that we will miss. As usual, I will keep everyone updated on here as we learn what we are doing ourselves.

Thanks again Chicago! We will miss you!

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD NOAH & FRANCES!!!

First of, welcome Noah and Frances to Chicago! For those that don't know, Noah and Frances are some of my closest and best friends from Muskegon, Michigan. I use to live with them when I lived in Grand Rapids and played "Jesus Jesus" (drunken dominoes). For those who haven't met them yet, I'm sure you will soon.

Also, not too much to report over the last week as most of my time was spent with the toilet because of the flu.

Also, I signed up for a "Martial Arts" class through the Chicago Park District. It is an Aikido (sp?) class and I've already learned how to properly sommersault and throw a man to the ground. Next week, I will be flying through the air and kicking a man through his chest. The class is $20 for two and a half months.

I officially announce my hatred of all that is X-mas. These decorations at work were put up two weeks ago and I've grown to loath them with the 80+ degree weather we've been having. This isn't about Jesus, this is about insanity.


Talking about insanity, look at this line that I had to deal with at work. I have no idea why people would be up this early on a Saturday if they weren't paid for it. I mean, I'm paid to be up and I still have to decide whether or not it is worth it each week.


Andrew, Nate, Mike, and Nick at Angela, Brent, and Evan's Housewarming Party on Saturday. They have an awesome two story apartment.


Megan, Librarian Girl, SME, and Karli at the Housewarming Party.


Noah and Frances' new apartment. I have no name for it yet. Although, I've been thinking "yellow house." Seems fitting...


Frances and Noah's mom unloading lots of stuff!


My lazy legs up on the stuff.


My lazy body down on the couch.

That's about it. FRANCES AND NOAH!!!

Mike Kraus - The Eatting Edition

To start out, my appologies to Salmon; Beastman for not seeing their show on Saturday. I didn't think you were going to make it because of the weather and when I found out you did I didn't have a way of getting there. Next time...

Side of a building in Humboldt Park. Dorothy Brown is running against Mayor Daley in tomorrow's election. Most people when they see Dorothy Brown's name say "who?"


Amanda, Mike, and Tyler on a much happier wing night than they look...


Matt deep in conversation.


Cliff and SME keeping Matt deep in thought with their provocative ideas.


Part of Adam, Laia, Kieshia, Megan, and part of Vincent celebrating Chay getting a new job at Columbia College. I can't show you Chay because I didn't take a picture of him...


Roberto! How did you get that sauce on the end of your nose?


That explains it! When will we learn to stop eatting chicken wings?!?!

That's all. I need to practice my docent stuff some more. I need to do laundry, but the wash machine is busted. I should be shaving, but I like the beard in this weather. So it goes...

xoxo,

Mike

Booze Cruise.

OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Monday Night Klub - Chicago Chapter restarts September 11th, 2006. We are looking for a good place with cheap food and drinks. Have any ideas? If not, we'll go to Clio's near Western Ave. on Chicago Ave. Hope to see you there!

Chicago from the locks during the Cornerstone Booze Cruise.

Adam, Roberto, Jason, Nick, and Katherine at the front of the ship

Laia

Handsome Roberto.

Dance party!

Miss Megan!

This girl knew how to dance.

Vincent and Megan

Man girl, you dance like a crazy woman! Yeow!

Megan

Kineta flashing gang signs. She's thug

Pam. Sorry Pam! I was sleeping when you came by my apartment the other day. We'll hang out soon.

Adam and Laia. You don't fool me.

What I like about Adam is he's a nice guy who's really relaxed about everything. He also spills alcohol on himself. Much like I do. Adam, you are cool and I owe you $10 for the burger...

Pam, Kineta, and Jordan. I believe Kineta is doing some kind of "noodle" pose.

Me and Pam

Jordan

Adam, Rebekah, Carl, and Laia!

Really nice sunset at Fullerton and Clark in Lincoln Park.

Jordan, Tim, and Laia at Jordan's "I'm gettin' the hell away from CAF" party. Goodbye Jordan.

Finally, We Both Agree On Something!

Drinking on the stoop. It's a dream come true for me.


Mike Nummerdor, SME, Dustin Malmquist, and Amanda Talmadge drinking on the stoop waiting for Frances and Noah.


Tennessee!


Someone should tell Cliff that Tennessee isn't a little puppy anymore.


The Aux. Board Boat Cruise I went on for work.


Chicago at the river split.


Anne, who is our graphic designer at work and one of my favorite people.


Chicago from the Lake Michigan lock.


From the locks again!


A view of Chicago from Lake Michigan. The building in the center is the John Hancock building.


This is the bathroom in our new boat. Does anyone else think this is kind of a strange bathroom? What do you think they keep in the trunk? I was too afraid to check.


I found this poster hanging in the basement at work of Malcolm X. The revolution continues... He's from Lansing, Michigan and I'm from Muskegon, Michigan. That's pretty much not related.


Ice cream social at work. How many of you got paid to eat ice cream lately?


A terrible, but funny picture of Laia, Frank, Charniece, Martin, and Rebekah.


A nice picture from the ice cream social of Laia, Frank, Martin and Rebekah.

Ummm... Chicago is awesome and everything about being here is great.

xoxo,

Mike