New Things

Ok, so I've given it some thought, and I think I want to take the blog in a slightly newer direction. I'm talking, of course, of reviewing beer. Now, I'm no expert, so this will most likely be me sharing my insights on the beers I try as I broaden my horizons.

Not to worry, if you've grown to be a fan of the whiny, emo, high-school-girl syndrome blog. There will still be a place for that. In fact, this will still be primarily that. But I figured, since I'm writing online, I may as well write something I enjoy, and something I know a little about (albeit, not much, but that's why I'm doing this!)

I'm not sure what form this will take, be it a weekly thing, a monthly thing, or what. For now, I'm not going to give it that form. I'll explore the freedom of irregular updates and whatnot. This won't be just for new things I've tried, as I've been doing this for about 2 years now. Rest assured, you'll hear plenty about some of my favorites.

And this new adventure is also not limited to beer. If ever I try something new that I like, or dislike, or if I just really enjoy something to the point that I have to mention it, it'll be here. I hope you enjoy.

This post, I'm going to be talking about something I just recently tried: Kelly's Brew Pub Oatmeal Stout. If you're not in the ABQ area, Kelly's is a local brewery/burger joint in the Nob Hill/UNM area. You can even brew your own beer there. Anyway, last Saturday was my first time eating there, and despite the at times slow service, my experience was a pleasant one.

When the beer was brought, the dark stout started making me thirsty to try it. The aroma was rich and full. The flavor, smooth and malty, almost sweet. From the moment I started sipping, to the bottom of the pint, I was thoroughly pleased. I even finished the rest of my cousin's (she's a bit of a lightweight :D ). All in all, I really enjoyed trying their oatmeal stout and will be back again to try the many different brews available.

Ok, so I know my descriptions are a bit weak, but I'm just going to give it a go. What do you think? Have you tried it? What beers do you like? Any suggestions on what I should try for my next post on the subject?

"Go on, take the money and run"

It's Been Too Long.

It really has been too long since I exercised my typing fingers. I feel like too much has gone on to blog about in the sort of detail the events in my life deserve. If you're interested, ask me sometime. We can chat over a cup of coffee, a beer, or a cigar. Whatever sounds best.

I will say a few things:

I passed microcontrollers. I've never been so happy for a C in my entire life. I'm not sure i've been that excited for an A, either. That was a sure hurdle. I thank God for the clarity of mind and the favor w/ my professor needed to pull that one off.

Chapter camp was amazing. I really feel like I want to reevaluate why I'm even at college. I really want to see God move at Tech next year, whatever it's going to look like.

My good friend Keith has decided to stay in Socorro. This has come as a very welcome thing, since I thought that most of my guy friends would be gone, or at very least, living some distance away. I hope to build that relationship this summer and in the fall.

Ok, so those are the things that all probably deserved a whole post. Like I said, ask if you really want to know. Now for some more current-type events.

The Saturn is on its way out. If people are interested, I might start up a betting pool for people to guess when it either dies or I get rid of it. The countdown is on, and I hope to buy a jeep before it reaches 0. If there is interest, something more formal will be decided.

I was digging through all my old stuff at my parents' house, which is now here (or some of it, at least), and I ran into stuff pictures of me and Amanda. I honestly was caught off guard, as I thought I had pretty much destroyed all of that. Needless to say, it all got ripped up rather quickly and painlessly. I did think it was funny, however, that I still had a birthday card from her mother, addressed "to my futer son-in-law (hopefully)." And by "think it was funny," I of course mean "shivered at the dark presence that seemed to enter the room." I couldn't have destroyed the thing fast enough. Just so weird what I held onto without remembering that I had.

As I said before, I want a Jeep. Specifically a Cherokee. A manual transmission would be ideal, but I'll honestly take anything that's going to be reliable. My friends pointed my attention to one that looks to be a good deal, and I intend to go see it next weekend, if it hasn't sold. However, I've been giving this loan thing a thought, and I think that I'm not going to do it. Even a small loan will tie me down for three years or more. And I can raise the money, if I put my head down and go for it. I hope. Maybe I'll check again when school starts, and see if I still need some extra, and take out a smaller one. But we'll just have to wait & see on that. Buying it outright would be the best, I think.

Well, that's all in my head for now. I'm sure I'll get back into the swing of things, dear Internet. I haven't forgotten you. ;)

"They swear their love is real; they mean 'I like the way you make me feel.' "