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When people think “great customer service,” Metra probably doesn’t come to mind immediately. Well, this evening Metra made nice by helping me out. Due to being late for the train this morning, I had to buy my ticket on the train- thus a $2 extra fee. Not the end of the world, I thought. Well I go to purchase my ticket for the ride home tonight, and discover I’m a measley dime short. Embarassed, and knowing Metra only accepts cash, (ugh)I asked where the nearset ATM was located. While I stewed in my own plight, the woman behind the counter seemed carefree of my situation. Yet as I was putting my money away and readying to leave, she had the heart to spot me the dime and grant me a ticket.

Here’s to you, Metra. Thank you for not sending me to an ATM over a dime.

I haven’t posted anything on this site- or over on adsponge- in quite a while. I don’t have one concrete excuse, rather several smaller factors that have led to my recent lack of content.

First, and probably most prominent, is my recent entrance into the 40-hour work week world. Add to that a roughly two hour commute to and from work each day, and it’s no wonder I haven’t had the time or motivation to blog as much.

I plan on getting back to it, however. I just went through my rss feeds in google reader and read some really terriffic posts that have inspired me to be more productive. If Chris Brogan can find time to blog daily, I can too.

With that, I vow to be more active on my beloved sites and continue on with what got me to where I am now.

Besides the satisfaction of making your vote count and taking part in the great american democratic process, you can get a bunch of free stuff. My favorite Election Day freebies are as follows:

Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts on Election Day

And of course you’ll need something to wash down that donut with. Fear not, Starbucks has your back.

UPDATE:

If you’re around downtown Chicago on Election Day, stop by Berry Chill for some free, Presidential nominee inspired yougurt couture.

The Berry Obama is five ounces of Original chilled yogurt topped with fresh blueberries, blue (candy-covered) almonds and blue sprinkles. The McCain Crunch is Original chilled yogurt topped with fresh strawberries, red (candy-covered) almonds and red Craisins.

Had a great time Thursday nite at NV Penthouse Lounge for the ‘Tease the Senses’ event. Enjoyed free Veev cocktails. Never heard of Veev? Veev is the world’s first acaí spirit.

Pretty cool green event on Thursday here in the city. I’ll be going and so should you! Here’s the deets:

Tease The Senses Event

by Pallandrome
October 23rd, 7-10pm
NV Penthouse Lounge

Join Pallandrome and VeeV Organic Vodka at NV Penthouse Lounge October 23rd from 7:00pm - 10:00pm for a party to celebrate the senses, benefiting TreeCago.

Enjoy complimentary VeeV cocktails, Mystic Tarot readings, massages, aromatherapy, and more…

With the “Tease Your Senses” event, Pallandrome is bringing green products and services to a new market - people who are not necessarily already interested in being “green”. Our mission with this event is not to preach to the choir, but rather show people that you can still have fun and look great, but be conscious of the small changes you can make with simple choices that can help make a difference in the health of the earth.

“Tease Your Senses” is a party sponsored by VeeV organic vodka on Thursday, October 23rd at NV Penthouse Lounge from 7-10pm. A few green or holistic focused businesses will come and showcase their products or services in a fun, festive ambiance. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and more for a $10 cover charge to benefit TreeCago.