Friday, January 12, 2007

Blog Readings

I have been catching up on some of my favorite blogs after being away over the holidays.

It was nice to read that me, my life & infrastructure had a successful first semester in grad school and aced her stat class. I wonder if it was as difficult for her to get back to school as it was for me.

I should read Living in the Scoot Utopia more often. He is always doing something interesting. I like his walking tours about Kansas City; which I have tried to do with much less success. The bar tour across Iowa to Minnesota was great. Living in Blue Springs, his blog on the gangsta pants at the Independence Mall rang so true.

I have been particularly interested with the posts on his karaoke experiences at Winslow’s BBQ in the City Market. I have always wanted to sing. Having no ability to tell one tone from another I have so far refrained.

Last Thursday I just had to check it out. It was a small crowd, but certainly dedicated to the art of karaoke (I’m trying to be kind). The barmaid and someone did a great job with the song “Houston”. As I had to give an early lecture the next morning I couldn’t drink enough to get the false courage to try it myself. As we were leaving the crowd was just building. Next time I’m going to do it! Maybe.

1 comment:

tumple said...

Glad to see you back, el q! It wasn't too huge of an adjustment for me to be back in school since I just finished my B.A. in 2005 (had a 9 yr hiatus in between years in school for that). It *was* a big adjustment being in a smaller town instead of a city. And so I didn't do so hot on other things in school that first sem b/c of feeling so out of whack. But it's getting better. :)