And I'm here! On the busiest travel day of the year, I arrived at the airport and got to my gate in fewer than ten minutes. Of course, then I had to wait for nearly two hours before even boarding the plane, but honestly, it was much better than getting all stressed and not waiting.
So now I'm in LA at the kick-arse abode of my bro and sis, and we're making mac and cheese (with hot-dogs, of course) for a bit-o-dinner. Our mac-fu is strong! That, and we're all pretty tired, and it's going to take real stamina to get through the marathon of food that Matt has planned for the big Turkey day. So sleep tonight is paramount. But tomorrow - tomorrow we party till the cows come home!!!
11.22.2006
11.21.2006
Gotta love Fox News
When they start attacking animated kids movies, you know something's got them pretty defensive. But heavens, why should they be on the defensive? The Right is right, and they never have to defend their own - it's better to lash out wildly in the panic-stricken throws of defeat than to try to actually change anything.
11.20.2006
Busy Weekend
Gorgeous weather and great people made for a fantastic weekend, perfect for this time of year right before everything gets hectic and stressful. Friday after work was an alumni association sponsored "Red beans and Rice" event with free beer and food - Impossible to for any grad student to pass up. Unfortunately, a bunch of people apparently had some adverse reactions to the food and were sick for a while, but it made for a nice, relaxing Friday night.
On Saturday afternoon, April and I went to the annual Art Crawl downtown, where local artists open their studios to the general public and everyone mills around between the thirty or so galleries spread out around the north end of downtown. It was perfect weather for walking and there were some really interesting pieces, but there was so much that we couldn't possibly see it all in the time we had. We probably hit about ten places, most displaying multiple artists, and got a bite to eat in the middle at a neat little cafe before heading up 290 where April was helping host a couples baby shower for a good friend of hers. That was a lot of fun - got to meet lots of great people and get entertained by a precious ten month old tottering around the place.
Afterwards, we still had lots to do, seeing as it was Dharmpal's birthday on Saturday. We couldn't let that slip by unnoticed, no matter how much he wanted us to. A bunch of people hit up the Kelvin Arms, and with many three wise men consumed, ghost stories told, and erotic photohunt played, we shut down the bar before parting ways for the evening, some a little the worse for wear than others. Pics to follow once I can steal them from April.
Sunday was a great lazy morning in a warm comfy bed - always a favorite - before finally seeing Borat with April and her labmate Andre in the afternoon. Meh. It was about what I expected, which is to say I really wasn't that excited to see it. But hey, it seems that it has effectively killed all the Borat-speak that has permeated a lot of witty, comedic banter lately. Thank god.
So that's it for now. I'm excited about going to LA for Thanksgiving this year. I can't wait to see everyone, even though it will be for such a short time. Turkey, here I come!
On Saturday afternoon, April and I went to the annual Art Crawl downtown, where local artists open their studios to the general public and everyone mills around between the thirty or so galleries spread out around the north end of downtown. It was perfect weather for walking and there were some really interesting pieces, but there was so much that we couldn't possibly see it all in the time we had. We probably hit about ten places, most displaying multiple artists, and got a bite to eat in the middle at a neat little cafe before heading up 290 where April was helping host a couples baby shower for a good friend of hers. That was a lot of fun - got to meet lots of great people and get entertained by a precious ten month old tottering around the place.Afterwards, we still had lots to do, seeing as it was Dharmpal's birthday on Saturday. We couldn't let that slip by unnoticed, no matter how much he wanted us to. A bunch of people hit up the Kelvin Arms, and with many three wise men consumed, ghost stories told, and erotic photohunt played, we shut down the bar before parting ways for the evening, some a little the worse for wear than others. Pics to follow once I can steal them from April.
Sunday was a great lazy morning in a warm comfy bed - always a favorite - before finally seeing Borat with April and her labmate Andre in the afternoon. Meh. It was about what I expected, which is to say I really wasn't that excited to see it. But hey, it seems that it has effectively killed all the Borat-speak that has permeated a lot of witty, comedic banter lately. Thank god.
So that's it for now. I'm excited about going to LA for Thanksgiving this year. I can't wait to see everyone, even though it will be for such a short time. Turkey, here I come!
11.10.2006
Happy Birthday
to Julie! I've somehow managed to miss it by a day or more for years now, but not this time. And even though we hardly ever get to see each other, the long distance between NYC and Houston won't keep you from my thoughts. So here's a brief 'best wishes' to one of the most creative, talented, and all-around coolest girls I have the pleasure of knowing. Happy Birthday, Julie!(and yes, she's standing on a bench in this picture :)
11.07.2006
11.03.2006
End of an Era
Well, Dr. Trionfi (a.k.a. Aaron, my roommate since May 2004) is leaving for Albuquerque today. He's been probably the best roommate I've had, and I'll certainly miss him. I hope everything at Sandia goes great for him, though I have no doubt he'll own the place by the end of the year. So not that he'll need it, but good luck, Aaron!Now, anybody need a place to live in Houston? I've got a lovely 2/2 condo near the med center with an empty room, and I hear the guy who lives there isn't a total jerk.
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