It’s been a great start to 2010! We rang in the New Year in our (last few years) traditional style by going to the old property and sitting around a burn barrel. All the usual suspects showed up. At some point in the night, Megan and Luiz made a hot dog run (as Luiz was promised there would be hot dogs but there were none) and we cooked them over the fire along with s’mores.
Friday, Kristin and I spent most of the day lounging around the house. We did venture out to the Drafthouse to see “Sherlock Holmes.” I haven’t read any reviews of it, but I myself enjoyed it. I’ve never really read any of the books, so I don’t have that comparison to rely on but I thought it was nicely done. I was happy to see it followed the rules of detective novels and didn’t throw out explanations to happenings that were not shown to the viewer. I’d give it 4 of 5 stars. It’ll be interesting to see if they can keep the franchise going.
Saturday was spent in a private karaoke room in North Austin with 15 friends. Put 16 people in one room, add karaoke, drinks, and lack of shame…hilarity ensues. I’m not usually one for putting my singing talents on display for the world, but in a private room in front of people you know it’s a lot easier. I sang “Cum on Feel the Noize”, “Arthur’s Theme”, and a horrible rendition of “Midnight Train to Georgia”. I started out as Gladys Knight but ended up a Pip. Story of my life.
Sunday, Kristin, Jana, Bonnie (from NY), and Jason drove out to the Salt Lick for some BBQ. The thing I love about Salt Lick is the pit. Right when you walk in you see this glorious pit of meat right out in the open. So lovely. After that we drove to Hey Cupcake and picked up some dessert (red velvet cupcake for me) which we ate at Jana’s apartment.
I had a soccer game that night. We didn’t have enough people to field a team so we recruited some people to join for the game. Unfortunately, they were in the same division so we had to forfeit the game. We played anyway and, with the other’s help, we tied. We should’ve probably won but their goal keeper was amazing. I don’t know how he got to some of the balls that he did. I had a minor accomplishment in the game: I actually received a pass, turned, ran with it, and shot. I even went around someone when I did it! This is a major improvement for me. I would usually receive a pass and look to pass right away. Everyone on the team was commenting about how I’ve improved and how much more comfortable I looked on the field. I was definitely feeling it myself.
After the game a few of us went to Little Woodrow’s for some beers. Three of us ended up joining something called the “Big 50″ club. To be in it you have to drink 50 beers from a list in order. You get a t-shirt and your name on the wall. We all decided this was very important. The waitress seemed unimpressed. Jokes were made about how nerdy everyone is and trying to get into clubs that wouldn’t have us. But now, we are all now two beers closer to being in the Big 50. Finally, a club for people like us!
