Things You Should Try in 2008

Every so often, something comes along that makes me happier than the usual jovial person that I am. I'd be remiss if I didn't take note of these things and suggest them to friends, family, coworkers, enemies, and strangers. This marks the beginning and the early stages of what will be a rather extensive compilation of things I recommend this year.

Lays Classic Potato Chips
These guys have been around forever, but it seems they've made them just a hair thicker recently which has done wonders for the crispiness. Put down the bag of organic baked whole wheat artichoke-flavored crap you're eating right now and give these a shot.
Note: Don't try them unless you have teeth. Newborns, I'm looking at you.

"American Boy" by Estelle, featuring Kanye West
I just can't get enough of this song. Although if it's played at the wedding on Saturday, it might be ruined.

Gatorade Tiger
Almost everyone who has talked to me in the past 2 weeks knows that I'm now obsessed with this stuff. So far I've had either a Red Drive or Cool Fusion every morning after my bike ride (or after a rough night at the bar) and it's wonderful. I haven't brought myself to try the purple variety yet, but I highly doubt I will since i hate grape-flavored anything (save jam).
Note: Not just for athletes. If it's good enough for Woodrow "Tiger" Woods, it's probably good enough for you.

Al's Pizzeria
I've had something obscene like 5 or 6 lunches from this place in the past week. And I haven't spent more than $6.00 for any of those meals. A $2.75 individual sausage pizza and a $2.50 cheese pizza puff (BIG and more doughy than greasy, like a pint-sized calzone) will leave you satisfied until Memorial Day. If you'd like, a fountain drink is just $1.25. Plus, the food comes up pretty quick; I just go up there, order, and 3 minutes later, I'm out the door with lunch in hand.
Note: It's at 87th (Boughton) and Woodward in Woodridge. I know there are 2 more locations, another pizzeria and a more dinner-oriented restaurant, in North Riverside and Cicero, respectively.

That's all I've got for now, but I guarantee there will be more within the next couple weeks when I completely get sick of all these things.