Friday, April 29, 2011

walking through the drive-through.

Preface- Brad and I walked to the bank. After his banking experience, he said he was scarred for life and told me I should blog about this. Read on....

I used to work in the old Chase Bank building. For those who don't live in Austin, I am fully aware that means nothing to you, but just go with me here. The building still has a drive through where bankers can go to the ATM or deposit checks.

Picture this:
Ground floor- Chase drive through
2nd-7th floor- parking garage levels
8th-11th floor- office buildings

OK, so now you have the basic idea. If you work in the building, you have a few options for depositing a check or getting some cash monies.

Option 1: You can go in the parking garage, get in your car, drive all the way down, do your banking business, drive back up, find a parking spot, and go back to work.

Option 2: Take the elevator downstairs to the bottom floor, walk through the drive through, do your banking business, walk back to the elevator, ride to your floor, and go back to work.

WHICH ONE DO YOU DO?!

I ask this because I decided to do option 2. Why waste all of that time getting your car and driving when you can get some fresh air and walk through? I don't understand why anyone would pick option 1.

Yes, it is funny/awkward/ridiculous/awesome when I am in STANDING in line (in between the people who are SITTING in their cars), but who cares? It is ten times easier.

So, I ask you- which option do you pick? Do you go with the one that takes much more effort and time, but it is less awkward/normal? Or, do you pick the second one that might be a little weird, but it is a million times easier and quicker?

PS- Now you can see why Brad was scarred. He also said he would never go to the bank with me again. Clearly he would have picked option 1.....lame.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Follow me. Do it.

If you don't already "Follow Me", you should.

Just sayin.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

book worm

I am a book worm and proud of it. At least 2 days a week I close my office door during lunch, eat my Smart One and read my book. (Should I be embarrassed to admit that? I'm not.) I came across 2 new authors, which is always fun. (New to me, that is.)

Have you read any of Catherine Coulter's books? She has written a ton, so I have a bright reading future ahead of me! I have read 2 of her FBI Suspense Thriller Series, and have more coming in the mail this week. If you are looking for a new book, I recommend Tailspin and Knock Out. (I liked Tailspin more.) Follow the link in my book list to purchase it.
I also read The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly. I came across it while playing on the Barnes and Noble website (don't judge me). I enjoyed meeting Mickey Haller (the main character). By the middle of the book, I couldn't put it down. I am itching to see the movie with Matthew McConaughey. Lunch Box on the Bobby Bones show was talking about the movie this week. He was saying how much he enjoyed it. If LB likes it, its gonna be good... right?! I am anxious to read the second book in the Series.
I have 2 Catherine Coulter books being mailed to me. I want to order the next Michael Connelly book, but is it too aggressive to have 3 books mailed to me at the same time? I can't decided...

birthday weekend for my man friend

This past weekend Brad turned 27. But, if anyone asks, he only turned 25. He is having a hard time accepting the fact that he is 27, so he is telling anyone and everyone who asks that he is only 25. On Friday night we went to one of his favorite restaurants, Moonshine. It was my first time to eat there, and my goodness it was good! In case anyone is interested, I had a Texas Flat Iron steak with blue cheese butter and wine sauce on top, broccoli, carrots, and a salad. Yes, it was as delicious as it sounds.
*Side-note- Moonshine is known for their mac and cheese. I tried it, and it was pretty tasty. However, I found it to taste a lot like Luby's. I love me some Luby's, so I was fine with that, but it was definitely not what I was expecting. I wonder if anyone else has noticed the similarities...

Saturday, I got up and worked out, and then Brad and I headed to the Outlet stores in San Marcus. I got some work clothes, and he got some fun birthday goodies. Saturday night, we joined some friends at Maudies for some dinner and margaritas. Then, we headed downtown to meet up with more friends and visit some of Brad's favorite bars. I wish I had gotten a picture of the group who came out with us! (Boo. That was poor planning on my part.) Anyhoo, that was my weekend. I know everyone was desperately waiting for me to post about what I did. It was fun to celebrate the life of Bradley Michael Baroch.

isn't my sister pprreeetttyyyyy?

frat-tastic.