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Thursday Should Be the New Friday

Anne — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:41:18 +0000

The Partner and I went out tonight, which is a rarity since it’s a weeknight. Turns out the downtown Theater has open mic every Thursday (with $2 well drinks, hello!). We met up with some friends and ended up at Zoolegers, partaking in some excellent karaoke. We had to leave, though, as our original plan had us going to the local Hipster Bar to see a friend who came back to the States after being in Dubai for a year.

Let me just say how much I hate hipster bars. It’s all about appearances. At the Zoo, it’s all about community, and having fun, and just being around each other. At the Hipster Bar, it’s all about what clothes you’re wearing and what drink you’re having. –And hey, can you dance to this techno-remix? The overall feel is just one of separation; whereas in the Zoo, you’re bumping up against one another and sharing glances, not making them, and best of all, singing along!

I also have to report that our local Queer Center has moved it’s location. It used to be on the second-story of a building, which was not handicap accessible and not visible from the street unless you were looking for it. It’s now located on the first-floor of a building closer to the heart of the downtown, and has two large windows. We were given a tour tonight by a board member and let me just say, I’ll be the gal hanging out watching films while knitting. It feels comfortable there and I’m really glad they moved to a more prominent locale.

The thing I’ve learned tonight: it’s true, as you age everyone just gets more bloated, so why not just have fun together?

I’m Not That Old, Am I?

Anne — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:29:06 +0000

I just got an email that opened with:

If you look around the classroom and notice that you are the oldest student there you might want to check out the Purdue Adult Student Network (PAS). This student organization will give you an opportunity to meet other non- traditional students.

The thing is, this isn’t the first one I’ve received about being an “older” student.

In two out of 4 of my classes, I’m the oldest, at 25 years of age. 50%. Does that make me a “non-traditional student”?

Happy (Belated) Birthday to Me

Anne — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:57:37 +0000

Sunday was my 25th birthday and the entire weekend was full of friends, family, and too much alcohol, coffee, and cake. My gosh, that was too much alcohol, let me tell you.

As has been family tradition, my cousin, Amanda, and I celebrated our birthdays together with the family, as we’re only 3 years and 352 days apart. Amanda turned a whopping 21, which means we can go out and get drunk together (legally) and make fun of all the people crammed into the campus bars.

Me, on the other hand, and as The Partner’s mom reminded me, I’m now half-way to 50.

Twenty-five. Holy shit.