You have to be kidding me (TX Legislature)

I was tipped off to this news video on YouTube. It's just amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG6X-xtVask

You tax dollars and elected officials hard at work!

Freshman! (and their parents)

Wow, I hadn't realized how old I've become, but today I went to the bookstore for my fall textbooks and a few supplies. The spring and summer trips weren't that bad, but today the whole place was overrun by brand new freshmen and their parents! I couldn't believe how incredibly far away from them I felt, as I almost felt closer to the parents while walking around.

Thankfully the School of Information/Archives aisle was fairly deserted!

Finally, a decent Grinder in Texas

So after almost 2 years, Danielle & I have finally found a place in Austin that will make a decent Chicken Cutlet Grinder. You wouldn't think it would be so hard to put fried chicken on a roll with cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato, but we've had several places fail terribly.


mmm...

Pay attention to your playlist.

Sitting in Starbucks, trying to crank out some homework and listening to the Allman Brothers Band, The Fillmore Concerts. After about 2 hours I unknowingly hit the next artist in my play list and am blindsided by the Barenaked Ladies, Gordon. Great/happy music, but after zoning out to the Allmans quite a shock.

If you're not familiar with the Allmans, the Fillmore Concerts is a great 2-disc intro fo the band in their prime, amazing live blues-rock w/ some serious underlying jazz influences.

Ahh, Family

The trip to NY went well, I got to hang out with them a bunch. Somehow this was the only family picture I got from the whole weekend. After 5 days it was great to be back home.

Frightening, I just referred to Texas at home!

Heading to NY

My little brother, Jacob, is graduating from high school next week. It's making me feel old (or maybe 'out of date') as he was 9 years old when I moved out the house after high school and 12 when Danielle & I got married.

If you've met him, you realize how scary him being an adult (as supposedly responsible!) is.

Congrats, bro!

Rollerderby

Last week was Danielle's birthday, and at her suggestion we went to the Texas Rollergirls Rollerderby match last Sunday. It was an interesting crowd, but we had a great time. During the season, they have matches the first Sunday of every month. Check out their website for more info.