SXSW Day 3 - Fri

Starting off Friday night with LAUGHS at Ester's Follies. Actually never have been here before but was there on 6th before I was a young longhorn at UT. The line was a bit disorganized b/c there was a single line of both badges and wristbands. At one point, sister and I were in line for the Velveeta Room, woops. Well, they organized and we got in. Doug Benson's Benson Interruption - he sits stoned on a chair and has a comedian friend do their spiel. Doug Benson interrupts with funny comments. Then there is a portion where they read stuff off twitter. The last comedian friend was...Aziz Ansari. He's hilarious and cute. I wish I was a big jerk and recorded the show. His humor is familiar...like he would be someone I would be friends with...

SXSW Day 3 - Fri

This was a laid back day. The parents were in town so we hung out mostly. Taco Deli, first stop. Thought it would be a challenge to avoid "meat" products BUT, it was a good thing. Had ceviche, fish tacos and delicious salsas. THen we had tons of coffee at Mozarts. Warm and comfortable day out on Lake Austin. I really wish I took pics.

A shout out to my friends

Restaurant I've never been to on Congress Ave...

And Happy St. Patty's Day...Erin Go Bragh!

SXSW Day 2 - Thurs

Menomena at Swan Dive. Front man can play a mean recorder and balance playing other instruments. Hot arms mister. HOT. I have to admit that I would totally wear his outfit. Gray skinny jeans and navy and white stripped tank. What do you expect for Hipster Central?! Love the free whisky drinks too. It's kinda cool to watch the band set up while the crowd just stands there. Some were sitting on the faux radiators that bordered the stage.


The Strokes played a free show at Auditorium Shores. Fun just hanging out on the grass with music and Austin skyline. Love that Best Wurst...it's the curry ketchup that makes it good even if I spilled some of it on my jeans. The Strokes were great as expected, no drunken mess. We checked out early to bypass some of the crowd. The Long Center just south of Auditorium Shore held the crowds that couldn't get into the show. There's a 4-5 story parking garage with people tailgating - was a little jealous.

Then comes the big decision - do I see bands I've never hear of OR do I go to the Austin Music Hall and see...Wu Tang Clan???
WU TANG!
My sister and I prepped at Mulberry, this cute wine bar with pretty good food.
Report of Wu Tang Clan: loud. Who's in the Clan now??

SXSW Day 2 - Thurs

Fader Fort was just the appetizer. Walked East for lunch. They Might Be Monkeys - what a witty name for a tree-care service company. Lunch at Nuevvo Leon. The tex-mex run begins. Had a migas of course. Barely could eat more than the eggs b/c of all the tortilla chips and salsa I consumed. And damn, had my first Michelada.

On a summer Austin day, I doubt we would do all this walking on the east side and back to west of I-35, esp after a large tex-mex meal. On to the music.

SXSW Day 2 - Thurs

Slept in b/c I could and should. Not sure if it was sleeping position or allergies, but my neck had a crick.




Anyway, started the day again at Progress with an iced coffee and a STRAWBERRY MUFFIN. SO good, so good.
Waited in line for the Fader Fort for not too long. Got to see the Austin rail system - wow, 2 whole train cars. But this is TEXAS. I love how anything and everything is a potential bike rack. It makes sense why my hair was so dusty at the end of the day... the Austin Pipe company and an aluminum recycling center was next to the Fader Fort. My bag was closely inspected at the entrance...more than TSA does at the airport. Empty your Nalgen bottle people...you can fill it up with the free booze inside. Loved the free popcorn, Amy's Ice Cream, espresso, drinky drinks, and music. Liked Givers while we hung out. Too bad we missed Matt and Kim and Jay Z.

Progress

Tried to get the wristband for the Fader Fort by Fiat on Weds, Day 1. Line was super long and my tummy was grumbling. The closest thing to get to was Progress, a cafe. I really enjoy how Austin is crunchier and crunchier. I wonder if the crunchy people who existed in Austin before it got shin deep in hipster crunchy granola think. Anyway, got a ham and cheese sandwich - not great. But loved the side of kettle chips. Tried their tuna - delicious. And more kettle chips.

This is some dude in line who impressed me with his bravery and fashion.

SXSW Day 1 - Weds

After a few pitchers of Fireman's 4 at Side Bar on East 7th, I kinda got a glimpse of how Austin has changed. Not sure if the back yard would be as packed on a Texas summer day, but it was a total Urban Outfitters fashion show.
First stop was Olaf Arnalds at Swan Dive. Intimate show and setting. I really dig the white and retro theme at Swan Dive. Reminds me of Chitown and NYC, actually. Then it was decided that we stand in line for the old people: Duran Duran at Stubbs. I figured that any other act good to see at the same time would out live Duran Duran. So no Smoking Popes or DeVotchKa. The old guys can still rock it out. Couldn't help but picture Ricky Gervais as Simon Le Bon.
The line to get into Stubbs was long. I still can't believe we waited. Three little european dudes tried to get in front of us. Well, my sister was going to go insane in the membrane on their ass until some guy w a SXSW badge, with a Maglight on hand shined a light on their faces telling them that people have waited an hour and go to the back. Hilarious. 1) cutting in line at any event is bad karma 2) the guy w the badge and maglight was a pro - official camera w large lens, water bottle, maybe even a compass and shit to pitch a tent all hanging around his waist.


Olaf Arnolds









Duran Duran

Michelada Monday

SXSW recovery at Snack Bar

Rahm-Bo

Very excited about the new mayor of Chicago.
Obviously, if Rahm didn't run, we'd have to pick the least worst out of a list of bad candidates.
This is Chicago - this isn't just any city. We need a strong leader. It's the biggest & best city in the Mid-West. Shit, it's the only one that counts.
Obviously, it's different in TX since there are a few powerhouse cities that people can flock to post college: Austin, Dallas, and Houston. But here, you don't want to freaking move to Gurnee, IL if you don't want to. You move to Chi-town.
So I'm very glad Rahm is the winner, 55% the winner.
A little disappointed that not a lot of people voted. But each one counts, Bitches.

Sbux

Chicken Pesto Salad at Sbux. Initial thought -if I take out the tomatoes = fewer calories. Um, no!!!

Done

Substitute

I ran out of sugar & hot chocolate mix to add to my coffee this morning...

So threw in a square of Cadbury milk chocolate.

Mmmm!

@MayorEmanuel, 2/15/11 6:33 PM

This is about him visiting the different Wards in Chicago. Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel) 2/15/11 6:33 PM Ward 41 came through with a motherfucking gin jacuzzi. Haven't sat in one of these since Thanksgiving at Ari's.

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Spring?

Look... There's green stuff emerging from underground. And there's a big fat bird too...

Too early to say the S word?

Where did this bird come from?
How did any city wild animal, anything like a bird survive the Blizzard 2011?

@MayorEmanuel, 2/13/11 12:41 PM

See next posting of my pic

Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel) 2/13/11 12:41 PM Seriously, if you're not outside right now, you're clearly a fucking asshole.

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@MayorEmanuel, 2/9/11 7:46 AM

Who is this dude??

Hilarious. If any reason to have twitter is to follow this fake Rahm.

Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel) 2/9/11 7:46 AM We've carved out a sledding hill in the shape of Braun's poll trends, but we're all scared to try it: too fucking steep.

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Huffington Post: PHOTO: Craigslist Guy 'Will Pay For Pretend Girlfriend'

 

		PHOTO: Craigslist Guy 'Will Pay For Pretend Girlfriend'
	Love is, indeed, a many-splendored thing: the intimacy, the affection, the caring, the nagging to get your life together... Apparently, it's the latter that one...

 

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@MayorEmanuel, 2/5/11 8:10 AM

Rahm Emanuel (@MayorEmanuel) 2/5/11 8:10 AM Coffee, bitches. The secret is motherfucking coffee.

Ain't it the TRUTH!!

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Days of Our Lives

I think that is what I'm watching...

There's MD who is performing a heart transplant without a surgery cap, no anesthesiologist, no-sterile environment (in a prison)...WTF

Worse than that horrible show Gray's Anatomy.