Talked to a friend online this week from the airplane. In recent years, I’ve loved flying, primarily becuase it was literally the only place in the entire world that I did not have access to the internet at all times. Cool that technology has allowed to now have internet access 32,000 feet up…but also somewhat [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘society + culture’
July 20, 2010
Is Not Obsessing Over ACL A Sin? Oh Yes…and My Love, Jamie Cullum!
So, it’s not that I wouldn’t go if I was given the opportunity. And it’s not that I don’t think there are a handful of extremely talented artists participating, because of course all of that is true. HOWEVER…with that said…I have minimal desire to attend ACL. GASP, I know. There’s just something about all the [...]
July 16, 2010
Some Hometown Inspiration
Like I’ve said many times before, I do love where I’m from. There’s something pretty special about Salem, Oregon, although it might not be obvious to the masses. I wouldn’t say it’s a good place for young adults, but it’s a great place to be raised. In Salem, we are lucky enough to have a [...]
July 15, 2010
4th of July
Went down to Auditorium Shores for the fireworks this year. First experience and it was a memorable one. About 100,000 people attended, but as Austin has that little big city vibe, it didn’t feel crammed. My favorite part – the Austin symphony performed before and during the fireworks. I love love love live orchestras. Fireworks [...]
July 13, 2010
Sex, Drugs + Cocoa Puffs…And Weekends + Swimmings Pools + Sunshine
*Editors note: I don’t know what the heck is up with the formatting of this post. I’ve tried to fix it…even messed with the HTML. But the more I fix it, the worse it gets. Freaking lame. Anyway, enjoy the post, disregard the formatting fail: Fact: I love reading. Fact: I love owning books. I [...]
June 20, 2010
Stereotyping Texans + Oregonians
Before you read on…please read the title of this post…and the following definition of stereotype…then read on and enjoy! (= Stereotype: an exaggerated belief that can be positive or negative but generalizes without allowing for differences So…I went out in downtown Austin / W. 6th street for the first time last night in a long [...]
May 28, 2010
Two-Stepping, Hostels + Hospitals
P.S. …in my haste, I realized I misspelled “grateful” and “where” …and “Mississippi”!!! WTF! ugh! epic fail! (; but seriously…don’t judge! (=
May 22, 2010
Talking To Strangers
Looking back over the year, I sure have alot of things to be thankful for. #1: Deb and Marc for connecting me to my job which I am so happy about. No matter what I am doing at work, I know that I am helping students study abroad. Study abroad really did change my life; [...]
May 20, 2010
Living Like A Vagabond
When I first moved here to Austin, a new friend told me I lived like a vagabond. At first I took borderline offense: ‘WTF are you talking about?? I do NOT!’ …but then I thought hmmm well…maybe he has a point. (= I’d say I’m up for adventure and am a minimalist more than I [...]
