Ramblings
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Today I found out that the reason I didn’t get a job was because I am petite and look too young. I was told despite being highly qualified and having the best references and recommendations from current employees, my stature was a deal killer. And you know what? That’s life. We Americans teach our children Read more
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I love old movies. Most of the movies that come out now-a-days are crappy. Some are even crappy remakes of awesome old movies. So in an effort to properly educate my generation on quality film, I give you my favorite classic leading men: Steve McQueen If you haven’t seen The Great Escape, stop reading this right Read more
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Give me a revelation Show me what to do ‘Cause I’ve been trying to find my way I haven’t got a clue Tell me should I stay here Or do I need to move Give me a revelation I’ve got nothing without you My life has led me down this path that’s ever winding Through Read more
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As I’ve gotten older, I have begun to realize that life is kind of like a road trip. We are all driving down the road toward our ultimate destination: God’s plan for us. Like most road trips, its a long journey. For some of us its a family road trip, full of people who care Read more
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‘Oh, Darling!’ by The Beatles is my favorite song. I will belt it whenever I hear it. Try me. My favorite musical of all time is Fiddler on the Roof. Out of my list of dream roles I’d like to play on stage, Tzeitel (the eldest daughter) is #1, followed by a bride in Seven Read more
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You get engaged. I remember thinking in high school that everyone met their spouses in college. And though one of my friends gets engaged at least once a week, I know so many single college seniors, myself included. And on top of that, I couldn’t imagine being engaged, let alone married at this time in Read more
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In Dallas we have a surplus of Tex-Mex restaurants and everyone has their favorite one. So when I was taken to Meso Maya by my office, I expected the standard Tex-Mex cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn’t a Tex-Mex place at all, its a Mayan-Mex place! Meso Maya lives by three Read more
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I got the chance to visit a restaurant that I’ve been wanting to try for a while now. On my way to and from my internship last summer, I would always pass “Southpaw’s” and wonder, “is that a restaurant or a animal clinic?”. Turns out it’s a a really good restaurant serving creative, fresh, and Read more
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Dear Adrien Brody, You have been my favorite actor since I saw you in The Pianist. You totally deserved the Academy Award and even that very unexpected Halle Berry onstage make-out sesh. Upon being introduced to you, I immediately watched some of your earlier films and fell in love with your acting ability and taste Read more
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I know what you’re thinking. It’s January. It is far too early to start reminiscing about my 4 years at SMU. But you’re wrong. It’s never too early for nostalgia. So I bring you two lists: the top 5 things I will miss about SMU and the top 5 things I won’t. Top 5 things I won’t miss: Read more
Batir We Go 