Product rave of the week: Relevant Radio

We get Relevant Radio on our AM dial here in Austin.

I like to listen to their talk show in the mornings called "Morning Air". Sometimes they are a bit too Catholic for my taste, but more often they bring in some interesting people and topics. On Mondays, I like to listen to Mary Beth Hicks, who gives parenting tips. She is funny and Midwest-practical and even though I don't have kids, I'm taking notes for someday. Today (and I think all Fridays), they have a guy on there giving business advice. Someone called in this morning who is a manager and asked how to react to a situation in which you were asked by upper management to do something you thought was mundane or time-wasting. How do you react as a Christian? The guy advised that it is our role as Christians not to publically criticize the people of upper management, but instead to voice our opinion to management as to what we think should be done and then to our staff set an example and go about as required, as sometimes we don't know the entire story behind management motives. This of course excludes anything that could be considered immoral. Thought-provoking, indeed.

Bring back Las Colinas!!!!

Last night, after a good match of tennis with Lisa from my team (comments on my willowy arms, included), I wanted nothing but a delicious salty basket of chips, strong margarita and cheese enchiladas at our beloved neighborhood dive Mexican restaurant, Las Colinas.

As we have a coupon for free dinner entree, was able to sweet talk Mike into going and.... it's closed!!! What??! This place has weird hours. What kind of restaurant is not open on Fridays? Every time we go there, it seems like it's closed. But this time, it's seriously closed by the bankruptcy court of the city of Austin!!! I am outraged! Saddened! I really want to cry thinking about the owners getting probably multiple bankrupcty notices... Bring back Las Colinas!!!! How can it be bankrupt when it's always crowded?

AC: Power (power to the people!)

Grumplestiltskin

it is that time of the month. no, not that time of the month. but the time every couple of months where i feel like hormones have taken over my body and i am no longer in control. pretty much everything is getting on my nerves and i want to eat everything in sight. okay, maybe i'll take back what i said a second ago.

went to golds gym for the first time in at least 2 months last night, with the full intention of cancelling membership, but wound up really getting into a yoga class. maybe i'll keep it and try to make an effort to go. i have a theory that your gym must be on the way to/from your work or you will never go. new golds is out of the way, confirming said theory. i hate when they do too many down dogs in yoga. i am incredibly inflexible and all that stretching makes me concentrate not on breathing and relaxation but instead on being uncomfortable and how much more do i have to do of this? but this lady changed things up a lot. we probably moved more than your typical yoga, but it was good for me and my chi.

sent out evite for a new spiritual fellowship and study at our house. sending major prayers that this will be a success. it's scary to try something new, but i think we both want to get to know people on a deeper level and get closer to God being relaxed and we sent it to some people that we know, and some that we don't (but want to know better). i hope it will be good.

ac: adventure

sxsw withdrawal

great weekend last. partridge family button got you free titos and blackberry juice at big red sun. family bonding (see sib pic with peter's mohawak). mother truckers. and, a father wild spotting at the mu basketball game. oh, and then we went to san diego. for work. it was rainy.

finally made it to the 4 seasons

what, what on earth happened to my marquette golden eagles last night? sad sad sad

in happier news, sxsw is on. my brother got a free mohawk yesterday at bird's barbershop. unfortunately, i was working and then rushing and then watching sports. today it's on. finally got up for kgsr live at the 4 seasons.

saw joseph israel, a rastafarian with red hair, preaching love and understandin.

and jj grey and mofro. mofro sounded awesome. kindof ray lafontagne/ richie havens-ish? i am going to download

ac: openness- will not feel inferior to music industry hipsters. i will not!

giddy

i have a lot of things to look forward to right now.
after work: watching mu beat michigan state to a pulp.
tonight: sxsw fun of some sort
tomorrow am: 4 seasons at crack o dawn for star sighting
tomorrow pm: sxsw free shows (a plethora to choose from)
saturday: st. paddy's day and cheering on MU women at erwin center at NCAA.
sunday: leave at 7am for san diego work/fun trip. hope to drive up to la jolla, temecula and see the zoo.
in april: ms 150/ going to hawaii for a week on another work trip. dh doesn't get to go, which really really stinks, but at least i get to go with kara and c3.

i am very blessed. bible study from our home is on the discussion table. excited about that outlet. the only bad thing is that i have to work this afternoon and i fears that i might get some drunk dials from the boys at burts... i hate missing the fun. sometimes i think i am having more fun at 30 than i did at 21. maybe i should be having kids like other people?
ac: forgiveness

The brothers bloom

my cousin rian johnson (left- aka grandpa's sister dorsey's grandson- not sure what that makes me 2nd cousin?) is making a new movie, the brothers bloom. you may recall he made a very good first movie, brick. it is in your neighborhood blockbuster, if you want to see a funky fun mystery movie with people who talk a little crazy.

so far mark ruffalo, rachel weisz and adrien brody have signed on for this project. that's pretty freakin impressive. they start shooting this summer.

SXSW- Best Week Ever in ATX

Here is my SXSW tentative schedule I took Friday afternoon off and am going to try to do breakfast at the 4 seasons that a.m, too.

looking forward to good music, free beer, seeing the young hipsters, st. paddys, sunshine, march madness and the whole spring break vibe....Some images from last year to get the juices flowin...

ac: blank angel again!

I heart Kinsella

last night was such an emotional game for me watching MU/St. Johns in the Big East tourney. MU pulled out a win, without Jerel McNeal (injured) or Dominic James (crappy shooting). Who stepped up? Not my buddy Cubillan, unfortunately, but my new favorite player Fitzy (Dan Fitzerald) and Mike Kinsella.... two nice corn fed guys who grew up drinkin from the bubbler. Great for Kinsella-- love the cinderella story about how he's a senior who only scored 3 points this season.

Tonight we take on Pitt for the 3rd time this season. Can we pull out 3 wins? I hope so. I love March Madness!!! Since none of my friends are writing in their blogs anymore/LAME, I added a cool MU Basketball blog to my sidebar.

Could someone/anyone please update their blog? Mike? SeaJ? Lauren? E? Come on! I am starting to read strangers' blogs. I wish everyone blogged.

AC: Birth

wedding bells are ringing

my mom is getting married tomorrow... yes, on a wed. at 8 a.m. at her school.

it's just starting to sink in. i am happy for her though.

it's been sort of a whirlwind/communication snafu and the whole "new family" thing seems a bit forced, but i'm sure time will heal. it's a bit weird that the ceremony is happening at her school with all these "strangers" being the participants, but as my friend katy said, my mom probably gets a sort of love and adoration from her schoolkids and their parents that i don't understand, so whatever works for her. i think my job is going to be last minute wedding coordinator. sandra called this morning and apparently she didn't get an invitaton. and, at least i am not my sister, who will have to retake a final to attend tomorrow. or mike, who has to leave work during close week.

wedding festivities kick off today at 5pm, when we are attending a small rehearsal. apparently, mom is practicing at 3 with the kids and may not be there. huh? then we are going to get our nails done... then meeting the men for dinner and margaritas... then we are whisking grandma starck away to our house for the evening and early to bed. i am happy grandma gets to see the new place.

got my dad's angel card today. definitely a sign that i need to step up and be positive and proactive about this event.

Dear David Cubillan

Hi David,
Great game on Saturday. You had some nice free throw shooting going on. Wanted to let you know that I am constantly cheering for you from here in Austin, TX. My friend Z has a Marquette Basketball Buddy section of his website and I chose you to be my buddy. I hope it helps. Good luck in March Madness! I think MU is going all the way.

Best,
Mary Beth
Class of 99