I think today is a "create-your-own" title day

Along with what seems like the majority of women in Chicago, I went out with my best friend bride-to-be Saturday night for her bachelorette party.

We started at her friend's house with snacks and wine and an employee of Tulip, selling some of us some goodies, before we headed out for more alcoholic treats.

The limo dropped us at Bootlegger's because as we were strolling by, a guy said he'd give us a bottle of free champagne if we came in, so...that's just good sense. We had a few drinks, played a a fun, little, let's meet some people in a crazy way!" game, and eventually headed to Hangge-Uppe, which is generally too crowded and obnoxious for my liking but after many beers and 3 shots (which is 3 too many), I didn't much care. That is, until the limo picked us up and about and half-way back to the North Side, kindly pulled over for me so I could get sick. Always a pleasure. I give it until about Noon before the whole office hears about that.

He then continued on to drop us at Golden Angel, where we indulged in cheap, tasty eggs and coffee, before taking cabs back to our respective apartments. At home, I was greeted by a pleasant 3 a.m. surprise in the form of a phone call with a friend whose voice I hadn't heard for far too long, and then peacefully drifted off to sleep until about noon Sunday. Productivity resumed and here I am, back at work for a 4-day week before heading off to Mexico for a much-needed family (most of us) vacation.

Good times abound.