I'm kind of into trying out new things these days.  Here's a list of some favorite current indulgences of mine...

 1. New Glasses.  The book-nerd in me lives on!

2. Gummi Worms.  I have newly rediscovered this old favorite- both sour and original flavors.

3.  Currently burning: Sandalwood, by local Denton candleshop Wik.

4.  Chocolate Milk.  Mmmmm...


5. I bought a Baby Sling for Jaime and her baby shower on April 5th.  Granted, this isn't for me per se, but I am beginning to indulge myself in the role of AUNT.  

6. I finally got around to watching one of my all-time top favorite actor (Jason Schwartzman)'s  most recent movie, The Darjeeling Limited.  God, what amazing writing, what an incredible cast, what a beautiful setting.  Also, Adrien Brody struck me once again with his acting talent- (first time, The Pianist... an incredible film).  Even Owen Wilson surprised me with his performance. 

(Above: Jason Schwartzman, in all his awkward glory.)

7. Nick and I discovered jazz night at local yummy restaurant The Greenhouse on Monday nights (including dollar shiner!) from 10pm-midnight.  Almost too much fun for a Monday night....

8.  Create-your-own-six-pack at World Market.  Try different beers, variously.

Well, there you have it.  A few new favorites.  What kinds of things are you going to try this week?

It just so happens I have an uncle who just so happens to be a drummer for a little band called Air Supply. 
I know, I know.  It's a little surreal, and I'm sure you won't believe me at first, but this is beside the point, and I digress. 
Air Supply made their way down to Austin,TX this past weekend to put on a little show for their doting, adoring fans, with the help of the Austin Symphony Orchestra.  Fortunately for us, Jaime and I secured a couple of seats in the audience, and some backstage passes...
I'm not going to lie- it was a little like Wayne and Garth backstsage at Alice Cooper's show. 

We drove down on Saturday morning, and while someone had to go to his rehearsal, we stayed luxurious style in the hotel room.... suite... it was a suite with a jacuzzi and a personal assistant and one of those telephones next to the toilet in case... well for whatever. 
Of course, none of this is true.  I am exaggerating.  BUT there was a television.  And we promptly kicked back to relax after our long drive south.

Later on we met back up with Uncle Mike before the show. 

We passed the time by taking pictures of ourselves.

And then, showtime.

later on Air Supply took us around the city in their stretch limo.  Matthew McConaughey joined us.
(No.  I'm lying again.)

We had to drive back home that night, so we didn't get to spend much time with Mike in all. 
But, it was definately worth it. 

Last week at work someone took my keys. 
I didn't realize this until I was leaving, at about 12:30am in the morning.
I was locked out of my car and my apartment until the following day-
Jaime drove up to Denton with a spare car key and saved me.  
Yep.  My sister; my little pregnant sister. 
She's 4 months along now.  How 'bout that?... aunt Jessie in May.
God, I can hardly believe it.

After finals next week we're flying to Arizona.  Days later we will leave and drive my new* car back home to Texas. 
This of course means driving through the desert in winter,
which of course means bliss. 

I still don't know what happened to my keys.

I'm kind of into poems right now.  Poems like Pablo Neruda's Ode to Salt, and the poetry of Naomi Shahib Nye and Sherman Alexie.
Also, read Gabriel Garcia Marquez's short story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" to get your daily dose of magical realism. 

(*used)