Street Parking and Street Sweeping

As I mentioned before, I loathe the idea of getting a parking ticket. To that end, I have been trying to familiarize myself with the local street sweeping schedule. I am a map person, for lack of a better description, and so I thought I'd create a visual representation of the data. Enjoy.


View Uptown Parking / Street Sweeping in a larger map

Chicago Skyline

Andy and I did a walk through the section of Lincoln Park near us. I happened to take a picture of downtown from Montrose Harbor.

 

Chicago Pride Parade 2009

A few, mostly poor quality, pictures from Chicago's 2009 Pride Parade.

Pride Parade 2009

Parking Ticket Avoidance

I got a parking ticket last fall for allegedly not moving my car during scheduled street sweeping. It was mailed to my parents' house because my dad technically owns the car. I contested the ticket (legal theory: estoppel, reliance on city practice of posting temporary signs) but ultimately ended up paying it. I am now paranoid of getting a ticket and so it is now my practice to take pictures of my car every time I park it. By itself, this wouldn't have helped me avoid the ticket in question, but it makes me feel a little more protected and doesn't cost anything.


 

Deprecatation by Ignoration

Found this spring on the 4th floor of the library. I really want to inquire at the service desk where I can find an alternative typewritter.

 

Or the homeless...

 

CTA Train Control

 

I'm really not sure exactly what this is, but I'm kind of curious.

Side View Mirror Fail

 

Employer Application Map

In December of 2008 I sent my resume to several employers seeking a 1L summer associate position. I received a dozen or so responses, but ultimately no interviews or job offers. Now, with my abundant free time, I decided to create a map of all the places I applied. Ya' know, 'cause that's bound make me feel better.


View 1L Employer Mailing 12/2008 in a larger map

In other news, my masters project is moving more slowly than I would like. Tic-toc, tic-toc.

NewWave Communications

This conversation is from March 28, 2009. While visiting my parents, I decided to contact their ISP because of some connection problems. Behold the exceptional customer service:



I never thought I'd say this, but: I appreciate Insight and Comcast. I also miss GTE.