It's about frickin' time!!!

I finally bought a new car (my first) after about two years of talking about it, and it is the coolest car ever!!

The big orange stopper

so... I went roller skating last night... Things to be noted:

1. The skates haven't changed. They are still brown w/ orange wheels and an orange stopper

2. I have a much higher center of gravity than I did when I was 12

3. and people still wear acid wash jean shorts...

Winging it

It's SXSW time again in Austin. Last year (my first year) I actually had a wrist band thanks to a generous benefactor. I had a really great time, heard a lot of good music, met many cool people, and probably slept a total of 8 hours that week while going to work. I only had to call in sick once. This year, due to lack of said benefactor and partener in crime ;) I didn't really have any expectations of attending any of it. It's hard enough just to get in w/ the wristbands so I thought I might catch a few shows that were using the SXSW name, but not actually on the schedule. It was great!! I highly reccomend it. I plan to do the same w/ ACL next time around.

Eine kleine school loan

WOO HOO! I made the last payment on my school loan today!! one step closer to my very first car payment!! This was a much needed accomplishment since lately I have been feeling as though my life had stalled out. Finally the ball is rolling again...(hopefully ;) )

BANG!

Along w/ drinking 4 cups of coffee I briefly entertained the idea of becoming a "muppeteer"... On this particularly (self imposed) slow day at work I managed to read a book about Jim Henson, whose work I love, and whom I found out used to be a designer. My favorite quote: "When you can't think of an ending, go out w/ a bang!"