Perpetual Traveler

This afternoon I am off to New Orleans to meet some girlfriends from college. In order to get my day started I went for a long run before the sun even came up. Even though i hate waking up early- it is one of my favorite times of the day. The morning calm.

Sushi for breakfast at the Tsukiji fish market

One of my favorite things about Japan was the absolutely delectable fresh sushi. I love immersing myself in a culture while traveling, and I find one of the best ways to do that is to eat like the locals do. In Japan that meant hot miso soup, rice and even sushi for breakfast.

Office Space

Sometimes I feel like smashing a copier.

Thai Food Celebration

To celebrate my new job, and just for an excuse to eat out, we went to Thai Tara on 6th.  I have been there before and had AMAZING (for Austin) Tom Kha soup...one of my all time favorites from traveling in Thailanad.  This time I had the Tom Yum, which was pretty spot on, but still not as good as the coconut goodness the Tom Kha delivers.  :) We also tried the "special price" Special of the day...which was very similar to a curry.  I have to say, for all of the Thai places I have tried in Texas..this is one of my faves.  

South Congress Cafe

This weekend I experienced the brunch phenomenon at South Congress Cafe for the first time. I had heard that people flock there, and have seen the lengthy line building up outside on weekend afternoons but my first time to step foot inside was this Saturday. My parents were in town, and I try to pick a new place every time they visit. I don't think I have ever seen such a good looking bloody mary, with the tall celery stalk, banana pepper, olives and a lime wedge garnishing the top of the tall glass. But, since I was in the company of my parents, I opted for a coffee in one of the cool mugs that sit on slanted saucers. I had the Migas....always my go-to choice on a weekend morning/afternoon. They did not disappoint. Very cheesy, almost omelet-like and the tortillas were doughy and warm, just perfect. And the refriend black beans had a surpising kick to them, very yummy. My mom had the carrot cake french toast- AMAZING...but very sweet- more cake like than what I am used to. My dad opted for one of the specials, I can't recall what it was but he loved it as well. I would say it was an overall success....and the best part is you get to be right in the middle of one of the best weekend-people watching locations in town.

Food for thought

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow lines, sail away from safe harbor. Explore, Dream, Discover!" Mark Twain

Such a tease...

My new job is such a tease. Working for a luxury travel company seemed like a good idea, until I realized I would spend all day surrounded by amazing trip opportunities, and not be able to afford any of them.


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