Currently Listening: Joshua Radin "Brand New Day"
"You make your past your past." Amen.
There is a hornet infestation in my van, The Beast. I just found a chunk of black gunk in my hair. I dreamed another bear was trying to eat me and a child who was with me. I haven't been much around internet lately and I realize how much easier it is for me to write when I have internet access. I'm not really a multi-tasker, but I love to toggle between writing and other stuff. I use it as a stimilus of sorts. I guess it helps to quiet the distractions of my mind and awaken my imagination moreso than just looking around at my room, messy with clothes and undone tasks.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
My City
We’re still getting to know each other, Austin and me. So much yet to experience, what with spring here and with summer coming soon. Part of making a city your home is finding your favorite hang outs. I still say I'm new here when people ask me directions. Last week while wining and dining at the southside Waterloo, I realized this: My absolute favorite drink in my favorite Texas town is a Mexican martini made with Sauza Conmemorativo tequila. That's quite a statement to make, but it’s that serious. Plus, the back patio overlooks a playground and a community area. It’s laid-back and family friendly. Last week Glen and I sat out there just before dusk and after a nice rain and it was the best kind of relaxing or if you don’t mind, chillaxin.
The only bad part about this area that is as south as south Austin can be is that this new development, while housing local Austin eateries as well as chain stores, looks like any other shopping center in oh say, north Austin or Dallas or Plano or Frisco. Such monotony is expected in north Dallas, but please no, not in south Austin. It’s a pretty place, nice and well landscaped, just disappointing.
The only bad part about this area that is as south as south Austin can be is that this new development, while housing local Austin eateries as well as chain stores, looks like any other shopping center in oh say, north Austin or Dallas or Plano or Frisco. Such monotony is expected in north Dallas, but please no, not in south Austin. It’s a pretty place, nice and well landscaped, just disappointing.
Lottery
In a blog from 2008 I listed what I’d do with lottery winnings or a sudden fortune. This is what I wrote:
What would I do if I suddenly became a billionaire?
1. This is an overwhelming "what if." I suppose I'd freak out in some way.
2. Pay off debt.
3. Buy a slave. I mean, a massage therapist.
4. Seek council.
5. Invest, put some away, blah, blah.
6. Help orphans.
7. TRAVEL.
8.Travel more. Greece, Spain, South America, Australia. Visit everyone I know living overseas.
9. Buy one of these.
10. Crap my pants. Not necessarily in this order.
I hold to this with a few addenda. I'd buy some gold and silver and make my own retirement plan. I would definitely maintain personal health and take preventative action by seeing a massage therapist weekly. I'd also commission a few of my artist friends to make me some art that would blow your mind. I'd quit my job, buy a house and write. Write and garden. So there. Did I mention I'd travel?
What would I do if I suddenly became a billionaire?
1. This is an overwhelming "what if." I suppose I'd freak out in some way.
2. Pay off debt.
3. Buy a slave. I mean, a massage therapist.
4. Seek council.
5. Invest, put some away, blah, blah.
6. Help orphans.
7. TRAVEL.
8.Travel more. Greece, Spain, South America, Australia. Visit everyone I know living overseas.
9. Buy one of these.
10. Crap my pants. Not necessarily in this order.
I hold to this with a few addenda. I'd buy some gold and silver and make my own retirement plan. I would definitely maintain personal health and take preventative action by seeing a massage therapist weekly. I'd also commission a few of my artist friends to make me some art that would blow your mind. I'd quit my job, buy a house and write. Write and garden. So there. Did I mention I'd travel?
Deadliest Warrior
Tomorrow night on Deadliest Warrior is Spartan vs. Ninja. Best fight EVER. I’d also like to see a tyrannosaurus rex fight a killer bee; a jedi fight a ninja; Zach Morris vs. Slater, once and for all.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Don’t Hate
By my work there are many a beggar. If you smoke a cigarette, they need one. If you have a cell phone, they’d like to use it. Of course if you have spare change (bills preferred), then go ahead and contribute to their bus ticket cause. They might buy a $5 coffee drink, but alas, they are still $18 short for a bus ticket. They will ask for anything. Or not ask.
Last week one man tried to jack our tips that sit on the windowsill of the drive-thru. A co-worker saw and asked him to put it back. He dropped some change in the bucket. She asked for the rest of it.
“The dollar?”
Yeah, the dollar.
“Fine.” He replaced the dollar and as he walked away said, “Don’t hate.”
Last week one man tried to jack our tips that sit on the windowsill of the drive-thru. A co-worker saw and asked him to put it back. He dropped some change in the bucket. She asked for the rest of it.
“The dollar?”
Yeah, the dollar.
“Fine.” He replaced the dollar and as he walked away said, “Don’t hate.”
bed blog
I love mornings. Sometimes I wake up before the sun and despite all my love for mornings, I don't get up. I actually tell myself, "you don't get up this early," and then I try to fall back asleep. Or sometimes the persuasive voice wonders, "what are you even going to do if you get up? It's dark." I can't ever think of what I could do in these moments b/c all I can think of is how dark it is.
This is stupid. I'm going to start getting up if this happens.
This is stupid. I'm going to start getting up if this happens.
Thai blog
Well so I haven't been around internet the past several days, but I have been writing some. So, the next several blogs will be me catching up and therefore, shortish.
On American holidays, why is it comforting to eat Asian food?
Our first eateries were actually closed on this sunny Easter Sunday before we found an open Chinese restaurant. Out of more than convenience, if I’m not partaking in any special lunch or dinners associated with my own holidays, then it’s nice to go somewhere you don’t seem to be missing out. Working on Christmas day or Thanksgiving Day makes me want to miss the cafeteria “E” for efforts imitation turkey dinners and just skip straight to sesame chicken and wonton soup.
This may not be comforting to some people, but it is sad to me when I can’t be with family when they are all together and so I’d rather be in an environment that assures me the world is going on even if my so-called holiday is a bust.
On a side note, I’ve recently decided that Thai food is one of my favorite kinds. Give me a spring roll and call me Happy.
On American holidays, why is it comforting to eat Asian food?
Our first eateries were actually closed on this sunny Easter Sunday before we found an open Chinese restaurant. Out of more than convenience, if I’m not partaking in any special lunch or dinners associated with my own holidays, then it’s nice to go somewhere you don’t seem to be missing out. Working on Christmas day or Thanksgiving Day makes me want to miss the cafeteria “E” for efforts imitation turkey dinners and just skip straight to sesame chicken and wonton soup.
This may not be comforting to some people, but it is sad to me when I can’t be with family when they are all together and so I’d rather be in an environment that assures me the world is going on even if my so-called holiday is a bust.
On a side note, I’ve recently decided that Thai food is one of my favorite kinds. Give me a spring roll and call me Happy.
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