Two weekends ago I drove across the country (well like 2/3 of the way). It was an awesome trip. I met an old friend along the way and caught up with where he was now. It's funny how with your old friends some things never change. I caught up with someone that I hadn't seen in a while, except strangely in a city that neither of us live in. I also met one of my friends from online and I had more fun that I've had in a long time. It is interesting in the digital age how we can connect with people far away from us. All in all, the drive was fun, and I got to see places I had never dreamed I would see before.
Last weekend I tried to start exploring my new city. Sadly, the first two Zagat-rated places I tried to go to were shut down. I did end up at a nice restaurant where I tried local food that I had never heard of before. I asked my server what to order, and he did not steer me wrong. I spent the next day climbing at a nearby National Park, going to a wine festival, and seeing Star Trek with a friend from middle school who happened to be in the area. All in all, a very good day.
This weekend, I took a less adventurous path and spent most of my time at home. I had a paper to work on, and the book that I was reading got really good. I was compulsively reading chapters of Catching Fire until I finished it and started Mockingjay. I did manage to go out and get some supplies so I could I have my first real cooked full meal in my new place.
------Time Jump 2 weeks forward--------
I just got back from my trip to India. It was an amazing experience. Things I have learned:
- Hindu weddings are awesome (2-3 days of events!)
- Traffic laws are suggestions in India
- There is a reason that vegetarians from India complain about a lock of options in the US
- Cricket is bigger in India than the NFL is in the US
- Jet Lag is a real thing, and will mess with your trip
- Mysore Palace is pretty amazing
- "Conservative" is an understatement in terms of clothing
- My friends always laugh at me when I ask "Are you feeling scared about getting married?"
- Eating with your hands is not as hard as I thought when I was younger
- Indian Pizza Hut and McDonalds are totally different than in the US
I had 3 days in MD on my way back. I met with college friends, coworkers, and high school friends, so it worked out well. Watching Firefly, talking science, and drafting Magic is a pretty good weekend.
On our next episode: A rant on trigger warnings and ironies in gender equality.
Funny Story of the Day:
When I visited my friend in Chicago we hung out watching Cops, eating pizza, talking about Game of Thrones, drinking Jack N Coke, and sharing funny things we found online. One of us didn't remember any of that the next day...
Lyric of the Day: Within Temptation - Angels
I see the angels
I'll lead them to your door
There is no escape now
Now mercy no more
No remorse 'cause I still remember
The smile when you tore me apart
Last weekend I tried to start exploring my new city. Sadly, the first two Zagat-rated places I tried to go to were shut down. I did end up at a nice restaurant where I tried local food that I had never heard of before. I asked my server what to order, and he did not steer me wrong. I spent the next day climbing at a nearby National Park, going to a wine festival, and seeing Star Trek with a friend from middle school who happened to be in the area. All in all, a very good day.
This weekend, I took a less adventurous path and spent most of my time at home. I had a paper to work on, and the book that I was reading got really good. I was compulsively reading chapters of Catching Fire until I finished it and started Mockingjay. I did manage to go out and get some supplies so I could I have my first real cooked full meal in my new place.
------Time Jump 2 weeks forward--------
I just got back from my trip to India. It was an amazing experience. Things I have learned:
- Hindu weddings are awesome (2-3 days of events!)
- Traffic laws are suggestions in India
- There is a reason that vegetarians from India complain about a lock of options in the US
- Cricket is bigger in India than the NFL is in the US
- Jet Lag is a real thing, and will mess with your trip
- Mysore Palace is pretty amazing
- "Conservative" is an understatement in terms of clothing
- My friends always laugh at me when I ask "Are you feeling scared about getting married?"
- Eating with your hands is not as hard as I thought when I was younger
- Indian Pizza Hut and McDonalds are totally different than in the US
I had 3 days in MD on my way back. I met with college friends, coworkers, and high school friends, so it worked out well. Watching Firefly, talking science, and drafting Magic is a pretty good weekend.
On our next episode: A rant on trigger warnings and ironies in gender equality.
Funny Story of the Day:
When I visited my friend in Chicago we hung out watching Cops, eating pizza, talking about Game of Thrones, drinking Jack N Coke, and sharing funny things we found online. One of us didn't remember any of that the next day...
Lyric of the Day: Within Temptation - Angels
I see the angels
I'll lead them to your door
There is no escape now
Now mercy no more
No remorse 'cause I still remember
The smile when you tore me apart
