Special Events
Super Saturday
I once joked that it was a good thing that February 2012 had an extra day since I’d probably have something scheduled every single day before the month arrived. February has arrived and my prediction did not come true, but that’s only because a few things are scheduled on the same day…like this past Saturday … Continue reading
Yes, We Have No Bananas
http://youtu.be/yFO-d8BbMq4 I finally got to participate in my very first flash mob, thanks to the Sustainable Food Center. This past Saturday, Oct. 22 was National Food Day Celebration. Austin’s already very focused on supporting local businesses; so it’s natural that there’s a huge emphasis on buying organic, local food from our “neighborhood” farmers as well. … Continue reading
Being Eaten Alive
I don’t often get relatives visiting me here in Austin, but I come from such a big family that I inevitably have distance cousins in every major city. One such cousin, who I last saw when he was a toddler, is now all grown up and recently graduated from the Austin Police Academy this past … Continue reading
Water Ceremony
There was something magical about this past Saturday that motivated three different organizers to plan all-night-long events. I can only state with certainty that the passing of the fall equinox on Thursday had influenced the date of the water ceremony that I attended–I’m not sure why the organizers of the all-night milonga or the all-night salsa party chose … Continue reading
Sade/John Legend Concert
Back in July when I first saw that Sade and John Legend were performing in Austin on my 41st birthday, I knew I was going to attend. Unlike last year, I chose to have a simple birthday celebration instead of a whole day’s itinerary, inviting friends to join me in various activities. Although I would … Continue reading
New Beginnings
This week I celebrated the beginning of two very different things: a new capoeira studio and a marriage. The interesting thing is how both events gathered well-wishing people together, brought out all the smiles and daydreams about all the good times that are to come. Of course with my luck, I’m going to be out of … Continue reading
Don’t Play Well with Balls
I’ve always thought of myself as the most uncoordinated person who was still motivated to do coordinated things. With lots of practice and determination, I’ve become quite decent at salsa dancing, swimming and training capoeira, but note how none of those coordinated activites involves balls. I finally realized when I was a young adult that … Continue reading
Hanging Out with Family
My two-week visit “back home” is nearly drawing to an end, but at least my visit will end with a bang since tomorrow’s the Fourth of July. I love coming home to attend my family reunion and then spend additional time with my immediate family. Some people find it hard to believe that I’m so … Continue reading
Family Reunion 2011
Last year, I missed the annual family reunion on my mom’s side of the family because I chose to study and in between the two summer sessions, I changed apartments. This summer, I fought for my right to party! And since I”m a workaholic nerd at heart, that pretty much means that I’m not working, … Continue reading
Connections and Reconnections
Proving yet again that even on a two and a half month vacation, I cannot truly bring my routine to a screeching halt. I even temporarily stopped taking tango and Spanish conversational classes to free up my schedule, which made me one of the perfect people to volunteer for the ProArts sponsored Black Arts Movement … Continue reading