Austin
It’s Veteran’s Day!
Thank a Vetran today. It’s usually what most of them just want to hear, is a thank you. Vetran’s Day parade in Austin today until noon on Congress.
KXAN - The Saga Continues
Those of you in the Austin and surrounding areas have more than likely noticed that KXAN and the NBC affiliate are no longer on the air. Due to disputes between Time Warner Cable and LIN, the company that owns KXAN, Time Warner has pulled the station from their Austin market. Currently, if you are a [...]
Starbucks. Too much, too fast?
Starbucks is slated to close about 600 of their retail stores around the country. Here in Austin, Texas, they are scheduled to close two stores, one of which is located close to my home. Granted, there are about 4 Starbucks stores in a 1 miles radius of my house and the one closing is one [...]
Life Comes at You Fast
Saturday night I was in a wreck. I didn’t see it coming. I had parked in the huge pakring lot under I-35 near 6th street to meet up with some friends that were leaving Austin for Grad school. After a fun dinner with friends I headed back to my truck to head home for the [...]
Blues on the Green
It’s that time again in Austin, Texas. As summer is upon us, it’s time for Blues on the Green to hit Zilker Park once again (and it starts tonight). Last year included some amazing performers and aritsts and this years line up is no different. If you are in the Austin area, [...]
A Close Call
The other afternoon, I walked out of my house after being home for a few hours to discover a huge limb from the tree in the font yard completely blocking me in my driveway. I am so thankful that the tree didn’t hit my truck. Needless to say, I ended up maneuvering my [...]
April Fools Joke’s Abound
I arrived into work today to find the first of many April Fool’s jokes in the office and around the net. However, little did I realize that it was in fact April Fools. The company dress code at work is pretty relaxed. We can wear shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, etc. As I [...]
Wedding Venture
So I recently had the opportunity to help a friend here in Austin with a web project that she and her man to be were trying to put together for their upcoming wedding. Becky designed a website (which is fantastic) that showcases many of the amazing pictures that their wedding photographer took here in [...]
Democratic Debate
So the Democratic presidential debate is scheduled to be at UT today. I have to say, it’s one of the first times that I wish I could be at a debate. I learned of the debate being hosted at UT just the other day when talking with a friend. I have to [...]
Looking for Sushi
I’m thinking of throwing a sushi party with a twist and I have no idea where to start. I’m looking to hire a sushi chef to come to my house during the ordeal and basically make the sushi in front of the guests while we are all there. You know, invite a few close friends [...]