Last week I arrived in Houston for my summer internship with the emergency preparedness and epidemiology division of the department of health here. I never, ever thought I would type those words because I *never* thought I'd spend time in Texas.
ESPECIALLY summertime.
But here I am!
Fortunately, Astro Boy is also here and he has done a marvelous job convincing me that Texas does in fact have its charms. He even got me to take the picture below (it took some coercing, but there is photographic evidence!).
After a particularly looong first week of work (just to get an idea, I worked from 8am to 10pm on Friday and went into work at 6:45am on Saturday...), Astro Boy planned a delightful adventure.
We started at a massive produce village--which was amazing! It went on and on and on and on.
Then we went to a nifty vintage shop, a gourmet grocer, a deliciously hipster vegetarian joint, and--finally--a parking lot filled with giant, 18 foot tall busts of every. single. American. president. ever.
There were 42 of them.
It was weird.
But also kind of incredible.
And, all in all, a super smashing success.
Why are Sirs Obama and Roosevelt so much larger than Sir Lincoln? . . . The title is 'Sir', right?
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm up in Dallas sweating it out, but Houston takes the cake. Bless your heart. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteno offense, but that is SO TEXAN !!!!!
ReplyDeleteOffense taken, man. Offense taken.
DeleteI like produce... Even hot produce.
ReplyDelete(giggling) I love it all. Agreed, so Texan and in the very best way. Definitely time for some "Chicas," aka the Dixie Chicks.
ReplyDeleteDid anyone notice the country hair going on behind Obama's right shoulder? These shots are like a mini vacation into the heart of our biggest lower 48. Love.
Woohooo for Houston adventures! I just moved away from Houston in April after living and working there for 2 years. I never in my life thought I'd live there, but it turned out to be the most wonderful city... there is so much to explore and so much good FOOD! Be sure to check out Hearsay gastropub in Market Square downtown... and for a special date night, Oxheart would be perfect. Stay cool :o)
ReplyDeleteOooh! Thanks for the suggestions :) We'll have to try those out!
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