Bats don’t generally freak me out too much. I grew up going up to my cottage every weekend when I was little and there were always bats overhead at night. We’d be walking home from the beach/lake area back to the “directors cabin” and the little guys were always swarming around overhead. My mom swears [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Austin’
October 15, 2009
Living in Austin
It’s weird how I never appreciate a city until it’s just about time to leave…
City of Austin from the Helicopter
I’ll finish my phd this year and *hopefully* get a job… probably somewhere other than in TX. While it’s exciting to think about the new adventure that’s in store for us, it’s also sad to think [...]
August 23, 2009
Quick Update
So we’ve been back for almost a week & I have failed miserably at updating the blog. I still have more norway pics that I’ll post some time soon *hopefully*. School is starting on Wed so life is crazy right now. We’re gradually getting back into the swing of things here in ATX. I’m loving [...]
August 15, 2009
Pics from near our Apt
A few weeks ago, Steve & I had Jan’s car, which enabled us to drive up to a small mountain near our apartment complex. There is an overlook/parking lot so, we started at that point, and walked the trail the rest of the way up. It wasn’t too bad of a hike (not too steep). [...]
August 12, 2009
Time is running out
I can’t believe that we’ll be home LESS than one week today. This last week is just flying by~ as I knew it would. Qualitative camp has been fantastic. Not suprisingly it’s beautiful here~ and more importantly, we’ve had the opportunity to interact with students/scholars/researchers from ALL over the world. An event like this really [...]
July 27, 2009
Super Nachos
Steve & I went out to a coffee shop/restaurant to celebrate his birthday We just got drinks, but noticed a few others in the room snacking on some of the food that the place had to offer. One of the menu items was called “Super Nachos.” When I hear super nachos I think [...]
July 23, 2009
Summer Nights!
I’ve been missing Austin summertime quite a bit over the last few days. I know, I’m crazy…. it’s 107F there!!! But still, I miss Barton Springs, Mexican food & margaritas at Hula Hut, cook outs with friends @ the Beans & Mullins , our pool, feeling the sun hit my skin, the coolness of [...]
June 15, 2009
Can you imagine flying to Norway in this?!!
Steve’s dad took us on a Helicopter ride back in March in Austin~ seeing this pic makes me grateful for the big planes that fly overseas! The helicopter was fun, but it would be one heck of a bumpy ride over the ocean!
