I spoke to a homeopathic doctor once about his practices, and he told me he worked by trying cure the people with the diseases, rather than the diseases themselves. He began to ask me general questions about my personality and when I told him I was outgoing and very introspective — he was intrigued. Apparently, … Continue reading »
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10 Things Austinites Want You to Know
Outsiders know Austin as the capital of Texas and the home of the loud, proud, and party-hardy Longhorns. Austinites, however, will tell you a few more notable distinctions about this “weird” city. If you’ve never been to the city then there are some things you should know — and if you’re one of the elite … Continue reading »
Foprah Meets Vince Young
This really must be my year to meet celebrities. First Nina Garcia, then of course the best of the best: Oprah, and yesterday I had the opportunity to rub elbows with Vince Young! It all started when I was hunting for a story idea for my broadcast news class. We have to turn in news … Continue reading »
UT Shooting: A Day of Madness
Wow, what a day. More than 50,000 people were affected by one person today – and that’s only a number reflecting those on our campus. Family and friends of Longhorns are almost innumerable. When I woke up this morning at around 9:00 am, I heard my cousin/roommate rustling around getting ready for class like she … Continue reading »
Everything’s Always Best in Texas
A few years ago, Houston topped the country’s Fattest Cities list. Definitely not something to brag about, but hey, it made for a good laugh. We all know how Texans love to be the biggest and baddest (and fattest apparently). Well, turns out Texans are still topping lists, but at least they’ve gotten more covetable. … Continue reading »
American Idol in Austin
Listen up future Taylors, Kellys, and Jennifers — American Idol is coming to a city near YOU! Although this show has become kind of annoying – its popularity sure hasn’t died down since it premiered in 2000. 10 years later, it’s still going strong and producers are holding tryouts for the 10th season. Tryouts will … Continue reading »
Dinner for CHEAP!!
I love deals and I love to pass them on. So, if you like to try out new dinner hotspots and – more importantly – if you like to eat – LISTEN UP! If you go to Restaurant.com you can buy gift certificates to restaurants for a fraction of the price: $25 dinner for $10; … Continue reading »
Beauty/Style / News / Travel
Waxing Specials in Austin
It’s summer time and besides the blistering summer heat, the biggest pest during the summer is probably HAIR – in all the wrong places. Summer is about letting your skin breathe – as long it’s only your skin getting all that exposure. So in lieu of summer preparation, I thought I’d pass on this hot … Continue reading »
Wave Bar Closing?
To my Austinites and the similar (you Dallas, College Station, and Houston people that frequent this city) – I heard a juicy piece of news on the grapevine the other night while out on 6th. I made friends with a bartender at Wave while out for my birthday last week, so we went and said … Continue reading »
Beach Wave Perm Review
There’s a new perm out called the Beach Wave Perm by Pravana Naturceuticals. This isn’t your mom’s 90′s perm — it’s really different. All natural and keratin-induced — it’s supposed to help strengthen your hair and leave it in better condition than before. Now, I don’t buy into all of THAT, but it IS different. … Continue reading »
