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I found Chinatown!

Okay, it’s really just two Asian restaurants and a Chinese grocery. 

And actually, everyone else calls it Downtown South Charleston. 

But whatever, the important thing is that I have resumed my exclusive diet of kimchee fried rice and shin ramyun. 

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Local Haircut

Against the strong advice of pretty much every Huntington transplant I’ve encountered thus far, I got an impulse haircut sometime in February. 

I showed the stylist a photo of what I wanted, but she proudly informed me afterwards that she had taken the liberty of “adding some volume” to the back.

Although I was mortified, my co-workers loved it. 

All I need now are some acrylic nails.

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The creepiest thing in Amsterdam

Last January, I found this in a window at the beginning of my 10-hour layover in Amsterdam.   

My thoughts exactly.

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Sorry!

Oops, it’s been a while since I posted anything. 

I would blame it on being busy, but we all know that’s a lie.

Really, I was confused by tumblr’s new posting format and I have been avoiding it ever since. 

Here are some random updates that I would have posted over the past several months, but for my ineptitude. 

Dangerously Delicious

Great news, Aziz Ansari is coming to Huntington!  

Hey Aziz, do you wanna come over to my house and play video games?

Or you know, whatever else… 

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:(((((

That time a guy dressed in blackface for a church Halloween party and then posted it on fb for the world to see: 

Yikes.

05/01/13 UPDATE: The lady in the photo used to be in charge of the local roller derby team, until they rose up and ousted her from power following a series of bigoted statements regarding issues of race, sexuality, and reproductive rights. Go figure. 

Waffle House

I had my very first Waffle House experience last week. It went considerably better than my very first Olive Garden experience last fall. 

Maybe you can’t see that, but the price of my single biscuit with gravy was $1.70 after taxes. Mmmm.

Not What You Think It Means

This illustrious billboard has recently greeted me each morning on my way to work:

Contrary to how it sounds, “Glory Barn” is not some kind of sexy country bathhouse.

In contrast, Southern X-posure’s [NSFW] name says it all.

Adventures at Aldi

I recently had occasion to explore my local Aldi supermarket. I have mixed thoughts on the experience.

Cons: 

1. Located in a shit neighborhood. (Not such an issue, but it’s kind of far.)
2. Shopping carts cost 25 cents to use. (Insulting.)
3. Depressing inside. (Lots of raspy smokers’ voices.)
4. Most of the food is shit. (i.e. frozen or prepared.)
5. No brand names anywhere. (Not in a magical Trader Joe’s way.)
6. Blatant frowns/stares from other patrons. (Sorry, no speak engrish.) 
7. Plastic grocery bags cost $.10 each. (How Green!)
8. Only take cash and debit cards. (What about my Chase rewards?)

Pros: 

1. Cheap wine. (Haven’t tasted, may actually be terrible.)
2. Cheap produce. (Because no one else is buying them?)
3. Very cheap fancy cheese. (Odd.)
4. Imported chocolate. (Also odd.)

So I guess it’s a draw? (Not really.)

Separating Church and State (Since 2013)

Apparently the First Amendment was recognized here for the first time a week ago.

School officials say the recent practice of saying a prayer over the public address system at Central City Elementary School will stop, after a parent complained that it was inappropriate.

Herald Dispatch, 1/25/13.

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Paleo Chicken

This weekend I attended a regional Crossfit competition (as a spectator of course).

While I always enjoy watching beefy men lift heavy things, the snack bar options left a lot to be desired. 

“I thought you said pale ale.”

(Source: whatshouldwecalloberlin)

I recently came across a Craigslist ad for pole fitness classes in the Tri-State Area.

I briefly considered responding, except I can really only picture that road ending in tragedy. 

I’ll stick to dancing around naked in my apartment.

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Spending Moratorium

It seems vacationing in Egypt for the New Year has wreaked havoc on my finances.

I may need to implement some personal austerity measures in the coming weeks.

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According to my boyfriend, I’m “on the border” between slim and chubby, but in a cute way.

Great!

Last weekend the instructor at cardio tennis suggested I make friends by joining the Huntington Junior League. I had to google “junior league” because I had never heard of it before.  

BAHAHAHAhaha, no thank you. 

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