FUMIGATE THIS...

Last week I was in Austin for orientation for my new job. It was super boring but also informative. Plus, work payed for all my meals! Whoo! I hate going on trips where I have to wear specific things like this. Because I always forget important stuff. This trip, I forgot dress shoes and a belt. Yes, the essentials for a work trip. I guess this is what happens when you pack 15 minutes before you walk out the door.

I met up with Norman while I was in Austin, it was really fun to see him! We went to get a burger at this restaurant/bar on 6th street. This was my first experience with 6th Street. Thankfully, it was a Tuesday. Which means there weren't many people except for middle aged adults who try too hard.

The homeless population in Austin just don't like me that much. A homeless man offered me a flower so I took it, in awe of his nice gesture, I didn't realize he wanted money, but Norman finally caught up me to date by telling me to give the flower back. I wasn't going to give him change for a white carnation that I'm pretty sure was cut in half.
*NOTE TO THE HOMELESS MAN: You've got to step it up, unless, your planning on taking money from drunk people who don't have a good grip on reality...in that case, well played.

A homeless lady who was asking for money, pushed me when I didn't stop talking to listen to her sob story about needing money. I know, I'm heartless.

I'm sad that I didn't get to see all the bats that live under some bridge while I was there...and worse, I couldn't find Urban Outfitters. Next time Austin, next time.

Going back to the office was hard after a nice trip during the middle of the week. My office still doesn't feel like me yet. Unless, of course, you think of me as the type that would have a large assortment of sheriff badges on display, then I maybe I have it right.

This weekend was fun! I went to two shows, we saw Adele (who was amazing!) and we went to Joel Osteen's Church (who puts Barnum and Bailey's Circus to shame!) Don't be fooled into thinking that just because Joel (aka Ringleader) writes all the books and preaches all the sermons that he is the main act. There were plenty of other great things going on like, a man who has been carrying a cross on a wheel for 50 years, or an elderly lady being wheeled through the ailes blowing pageant-like kisses to the audience, or the picketing that was going on outside. Either way, last week was super fun!

While I was sitting in my office today, a man came in and sprayed for bugs...while I was sitting there. I didn't know what to do, I had always thought you had to leave when people sprayed for bugs. I'm probably wrong though. But if I do die from that exterminator, I will need something extra witty on my tombstone regarding Orkin or Terminix.

So, I have just learned that Missy Higgins is a bisexual. Hmm, that puts a whole new spin on The Special Two...