I’m in my third semester of Spanish here at UT and though my speaking skills aren’t that great, I love that I have been introduced to so many interesting aspects of this culture. All of the Spanish professors I have had always liked to play songs or music videos for us during class. Though I [...]
November 7, 2008
#38 Dry Flowers
Since I was little, my dad has always given my sister and me flowers, usually roses. Every Valentine’s Day, birthday or special life event, my dad has been there with roses for his girls. It became a ritual of sorts. Each time our flowers started to wilt, my dad would always hang them upside down [...]
November 7, 2008
#37 SHop ‘Till You Drop
I currently live in Austin, Texas, a city that could be easily
described as a “hippie town.” Where as the flower child skipping
down the street singling along to the music in his or her head is
a little more than I thought I bargained for, the vintage shopping
comes second to none if you know where to go. [...]
November 7, 2008
#36 Eat an In-N-Out Burger
In the fast food nation that we live in the burger has become one of America’s oldest past times. Up there with apple pie, finding a good burger can be a lifelong quest.
The burger is something that can vary greatly in price, quality, ingredients and even style. From the value meal at Wendy’s to the [...]
November 7, 2008
#35 Spend time with children
I have a hard time relating to people when they say they don’t like kids. I do understand why they might feel that way, but I have to think…
you were a kid once, how can you not like kids at all?
I get that not every adult has the natural gift and instinct to interact with [...]







