The Infatuation with "Free"

I read on Twitter this morning that Chipotle is giving away a FREE side of guacamole with your burrito if you are wearing green for St. Patrick's Day. Before even checking with Mothership Google for legitimacy, I went ahead a re-tweeted this unbelievable news. After telling the rest of the office and blasting the news through my gchat I thought about why people were getting so worked up over a free 2 oz cup of guac. It's not like Chipotle was giving away free Priuses- though I think Toyota is...check with Google first. But seriously, where does our obsession with "free" come from? I've always believed that there is no such thing as a "free lunch". There are always strings attached. Like sure you may be indulging in a free cup of delicious guac, but your body (most likely your hips) is going to pay for it later on.

I think what draws us in to this concept of "Free" is that we are getting a prize or being rewarded. Getting anything free is great; free shipping, free sample size with full purchase, free McMuffin when the Blackhawks score, free tacos, free free free. We like having little surprises and pleasant speed-bumps within our normally predictable day. It's that "oh, it's free?!" feeling when you start to pull out your money. For someone who gets excited over the little things, I'm definitely going to go the Chipotle and get my free 2 oz cup of guac, even if my intolerant stomach will retaliate later! It's FREE!

2010 Ravinia Schedule Released...

Line up looks pretty descent...except no Steve Miller, Hootie or Doobie...

Worthy nights to attend:

6/5- Vince Gill/James Otto

6/6- Earth, Wind and Fire (don't hate on it)

6/13- Sheryl Crow and Colbie Caillat

6/17- BACKSTREET BOYS

7/10- Cheap Trick/ Squeeze

7/17- STING

7/18- STING

7/21- The B52's

8/7- The BoDeans

8/8/- The Temptations

8/29- Carrie Underwood

9/1- The Beach Boys

9/3- Nelly Furtado

9/4- Train

Steve Miller Band is playing at the Taste of Chicago Saturday July 3rd :)

Masters Tickets Anyone???

It's been awhile since I've updated you guys on my fabulous opinions and life chronicles, but I have been super busy with work and the latest launch of NameDrop 2.0!! We have a ton of new competitions going on right now!! NameDrop is giving away the chance to win a 5 day pass to the Masters Tournament!! Also, enter to win tickets to a Miami Heat game and hang out with D Wade after! We are also really excited to announce the opportunity to meet the greatest fighter of all time, Muhammad Ali!

You guys really need to enter these contests! The Masters tickets are gonna blow you away, trust me, I bought the tickets and I'm super jealous. But NameDrop has a lot of other contests going on as well, so log on to NameDrop now!! Create a profile for free and start entering contests!!

Follow @f1m1k1 on Twitter

I know a lot of people don't go on twitter, buuuuut you should go on and follow @f1m1k1. My friend plays F*uck one, marry one, kill one all day long. The combinations of people, things and even oceans are hilarious! For example f*ck one, marry one and kill one of the following people: Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow. My response: F:Gwen, M: Jennifer, K: Angelina....

After playing this game on and off for an entire weekend I can't get enough! FMK: Nebraska, Texas, Minnesota...GO!

Way to Ruin Another Game Tebow

Why was Tebow and his MOM given ad space during the SuperBowl...? WHYYY. And my even bigger concern is why it was rated 4 stars on YouTube! Incase anyone forgot, Auburn is the only team in the SEC to declare victory over a Tebow carried Florida.

Bring the Mohawk Back!!!

While watching the Lakers/Nuggets game this weekend I was actually pissed off to see Birdman's mohawk gone! Bring it back! You look dumb now with out it. I have a weird love affair with Birdman. Maybe it's the tats or the fact that he was a drug addict. Either way, bring the hawk and back!

Congratulations Saints

As much as a I hate losing, especially in football, I will surrender my pride and congratulate the Saints for their victory over the Colts. The Saints definitely showed up second half of the game. I still don't like Reggie Bush.