A Hyatt Hotel employee clobbered a CTA bus driver in the head with a hammer because he was refused a student fare, Cook County prosecutors said today.
Adan Valle, 18, demanded his dollar back after he inserted it into the No. 53A bus’ fare machine Tuesday afternoon and was told he couldn’t get the special rate without producing a high school or college ID, Assistant State’s Attorney Lorraine Scaduto said.
Adan Valle clobbered a CTA bus driver in the head with a hammer because he was refused a student fare, Cook County prosecutors said today.
Valle complained to the driver that he was able to get the discounted rate a day before without showing an ID and then started hitting the driver in the head with a hammer, Scaduto said.
Passengers who witnessed the attack called police and held Valle on the bus until officers arrived.
The 48-year-old driver was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital with lacerations.
Valle is a “laborer” at the Hyatt Hotel, according to a police report.
He had brass knuckles and a “black jack” club in his possession when he was arrested, the report said. The pony-tailed man has the word “angel” tattooed on his left breast.
Valle, of the 5500 block of South Fairfield, was charged with one count of aggravated battery of a government employee.
Judge Donald Panarese ordered him held in lieu of $400,000 bail this afternoon.
The Artist has a question?
What is the world coming to? Or are we there yet?
Getting around Berlin
So day 6 of taking the same train to get everywhere worked in my favor. I didnt need to ask if I was headed in the right direction. I had to trust myself. Trust that I have been paying attention to my surroundings well enough to get to the same place I go to everyday. I would have been dissapointed if I was wrong.
So anywho, the train I take is the U2, which is the most convenient train to live by if you are traveling from one side of town to the other. It goes from Zoologisher -Garten, West Berlin to Alexenderplatz, once the center of East Berlin, now the center of the city. Besides the fact that all of the good stores line these streets, you can find the best food around these places too.
Speaking of food, last night I had Turkish food for dinner. Falling in love with international cuisine. ♥
Now back to the train, besides the U2 though, you have U1-U9, which is known as the U-bahn. These trains run underground like the redline in Chicago or the subways in NY. Then you have the S-Bahn, which is above ground and circles the outskirts of the city, and buses & trams everywhere. Saying this all to make these important points:
*You don't need a car to get around
*The city is HUGE; I have a lot to see!
*I think I'm in love ♥
XOXO - The Artist
So anywho, the train I take is the U2, which is the most convenient train to live by if you are traveling from one side of town to the other. It goes from Zoologisher -Garten, West Berlin to Alexenderplatz, once the center of East Berlin, now the center of the city. Besides the fact that all of the good stores line these streets, you can find the best food around these places too.
Speaking of food, last night I had Turkish food for dinner. Falling in love with international cuisine. ♥
Now back to the train, besides the U2 though, you have U1-U9, which is known as the U-bahn. These trains run underground like the redline in Chicago or the subways in NY. Then you have the S-Bahn, which is above ground and circles the outskirts of the city, and buses & trams everywhere. Saying this all to make these important points:
*You don't need a car to get around
*The city is HUGE; I have a lot to see!
*I think I'm in love ♥
XOXO - The Artist
Inspiration for the week ♥
I'm a big dreamer and since Im not one to talk but do, I live big too! Do big things and get bigger things in return. Don't have to tell you my dreams, just look at my life.
Heartbreak...
...I question how real our love was? If its strong enough to eventually find each other again? Or if it was all a dream? Time knows while my heart patiently waits. Until then I must live. Can't tie myself down to what I want if its not working in my favor. You are a beautiful person baby. Warm touch, gentle eyes, comforting soul. U gave me a gift of self awareness. Im thankful for having u in my life baby. You are my forever friend who I once took a trip with. We were the only 2 people in this endless rose field. We slept on blossomed petals and exchanged hearts and wore them on our sleeves. We met love baby, it was beautiful and we shall never forget but we must set it free. That seems to be the ultimate beauty of life after all, freedom.
The artist will always love u...
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany
The food is amazing. The first couple of days I was scared to try unfamiliar things but after tasting the McDonalds and Subway and realizing how horrible their version of fast food was, I was more willing to step outside of my comfort zone. There is sandwich shops, chinese restaurants, sushi, McDonalds, polish stops, and my favorite, bagel shops everywhere! My favorite bagel is the italian bagel with mozzarella cheese, spinach, green pesto sauce, and tomato, toasted with a dash of salt! Now, I would never order this in the states, maybe thats not the case though. I can't think of any restaurant in the areas I'm in where I could even order this.
The pop here goes flat after you open it the first time, so if want to burp you must down your coke or sprite as soon as you open it. Food, coffee and tea is def a major part of Berlin booming culture. Everyone takes time out of there day to enjoy a nice meal over tea or coffee and I have found a new appreciation for these things as well.
The nightlife is like no other! First off, I have been to 3 different clubs and did not have to pay to get in at all and they all were crowded to the max! Now, besides the fact that they played YMCA on the dance floor in one spot, which was a major turn off, I am having a blast. The club I went to last night had 6 different dance floors and u got 3 shots of whatever you wanted on the house plus a legit coatcheck.
And lets not forget that you can drink on the streets! No, not just a cocktail but beer, vodka, cognac, all that good stuff. Right out the bottle on the streets and walk pass the police and speak!
But I have one question for everybody!!
Where the hell is WALMART?! I never knew the importance of a Walmart or Target before because they are so conveniently accessible to me in the States but there is no place to get the little things from for cheap such as hangers, sheets, towels, school supplies. Its the little things that seem to matter the most that I never appreciated before.
I have met a lot of cool people since my arrival. My friend Sidi Epiwong is from London, her parents are Nigerian and German. She has lived a little bit of everywhere and gave me alot of the ins and outs of the city. I have already had racial encounters with a few people. Weird stares and all that other stuff but the people who have welcomed me into there space have all been amazing. Actually, last night, I went to the club with these two girls that I randomly met on the train. They were excited to know someone from Chicago but little did they know, I was even more excited to be with them. I do find it funny that most of black people I meet are Africans but the African women like white men and they all tell me that the African men are aggressive. Seeing how I love me some dark chocolate, I will consider these things before getting too comfortable with anyone.
Anywho my loves, I am in need of a camera. I want a nice Canon or Nikon camera with a changeable lense, kind of expensive but I can not continue my adventure in Europe with no way to capture the moments so that I could share them with my loves!
Sincerely yours from Berlin, Germany,
The Artist....
The food is amazing. The first couple of days I was scared to try unfamiliar things but after tasting the McDonalds and Subway and realizing how horrible their version of fast food was, I was more willing to step outside of my comfort zone. There is sandwich shops, chinese restaurants, sushi, McDonalds, polish stops, and my favorite, bagel shops everywhere! My favorite bagel is the italian bagel with mozzarella cheese, spinach, green pesto sauce, and tomato, toasted with a dash of salt! Now, I would never order this in the states, maybe thats not the case though. I can't think of any restaurant in the areas I'm in where I could even order this.
The pop here goes flat after you open it the first time, so if want to burp you must down your coke or sprite as soon as you open it. Food, coffee and tea is def a major part of Berlin booming culture. Everyone takes time out of there day to enjoy a nice meal over tea or coffee and I have found a new appreciation for these things as well.
The nightlife is like no other! First off, I have been to 3 different clubs and did not have to pay to get in at all and they all were crowded to the max! Now, besides the fact that they played YMCA on the dance floor in one spot, which was a major turn off, I am having a blast. The club I went to last night had 6 different dance floors and u got 3 shots of whatever you wanted on the house plus a legit coatcheck.
And lets not forget that you can drink on the streets! No, not just a cocktail but beer, vodka, cognac, all that good stuff. Right out the bottle on the streets and walk pass the police and speak!
But I have one question for everybody!!
Where the hell is WALMART?! I never knew the importance of a Walmart or Target before because they are so conveniently accessible to me in the States but there is no place to get the little things from for cheap such as hangers, sheets, towels, school supplies. Its the little things that seem to matter the most that I never appreciated before.
I have met a lot of cool people since my arrival. My friend Sidi Epiwong is from London, her parents are Nigerian and German. She has lived a little bit of everywhere and gave me alot of the ins and outs of the city. I have already had racial encounters with a few people. Weird stares and all that other stuff but the people who have welcomed me into there space have all been amazing. Actually, last night, I went to the club with these two girls that I randomly met on the train. They were excited to know someone from Chicago but little did they know, I was even more excited to be with them. I do find it funny that most of black people I meet are Africans but the African women like white men and they all tell me that the African men are aggressive. Seeing how I love me some dark chocolate, I will consider these things before getting too comfortable with anyone.
Anywho my loves, I am in need of a camera. I want a nice Canon or Nikon camera with a changeable lense, kind of expensive but I can not continue my adventure in Europe with no way to capture the moments so that I could share them with my loves!
Sincerely yours from Berlin, Germany,
The Artist....
The Artist is back!...
Sorry for the delay my friends but life has been extremely busy! Preparing for my trip to Berlin, Germany and now I am here a settled for the time being. First and foremost, I love it here. Its like New York and well, I love NEw York which means I love Berlin. Now, all I have to do is convince my mom that she love it too and off to Berlin we will go.
Day 1: I arrived at Tegal airport at 1:30PM with three large suitcases and absolutely no idea where I was going. The place I was going to stay at was a hour away from my school and disconnected to the nightlife. So I landed at Pfefferberg hostel, right in the center of Berlin.
To make a long story short, I did what I had to do. I got off the plane knowing that this trip would be about survival of the fittest. Continuously stressing because I have absolutely no idea what decision is the best one but learning to trust my instinct. Keep myself safe and come out on top. Not stepping out on fear but faith. Allowing God to help guide in the right direction and continue to grow in ways beyond my dreams.
I am 20 years old in a city I know absolutely no one. No, I do not speak the native language but I have determination in my heart. I am living for more than just me right now so I must do the impossible.
I keep asking myself is this really my life? I remember teachers sitting me in the back of the classroom because of my speech impediment. I remember the taste of rejection. I overcame. I became the change I wanted to see in the world. I am still growing and becoming. hopefully I will conquer.
I remember my days in Quingdao, China. Fun, excited and full of adventure. Then, Mexico was even more exciting. I was 17 in a third world country by myself. Now, Berlin, Germany. I have absolutely no idea what the future has in store for me but I do know that if I want it, I will get it.
More about my adventures in Berlin soon.
The artist loves u...
Day 1: I arrived at Tegal airport at 1:30PM with three large suitcases and absolutely no idea where I was going. The place I was going to stay at was a hour away from my school and disconnected to the nightlife. So I landed at Pfefferberg hostel, right in the center of Berlin.
To make a long story short, I did what I had to do. I got off the plane knowing that this trip would be about survival of the fittest. Continuously stressing because I have absolutely no idea what decision is the best one but learning to trust my instinct. Keep myself safe and come out on top. Not stepping out on fear but faith. Allowing God to help guide in the right direction and continue to grow in ways beyond my dreams.
I am 20 years old in a city I know absolutely no one. No, I do not speak the native language but I have determination in my heart. I am living for more than just me right now so I must do the impossible.
I keep asking myself is this really my life? I remember teachers sitting me in the back of the classroom because of my speech impediment. I remember the taste of rejection. I overcame. I became the change I wanted to see in the world. I am still growing and becoming. hopefully I will conquer.
I remember my days in Quingdao, China. Fun, excited and full of adventure. Then, Mexico was even more exciting. I was 17 in a third world country by myself. Now, Berlin, Germany. I have absolutely no idea what the future has in store for me but I do know that if I want it, I will get it.
More about my adventures in Berlin soon.
The artist loves u...