On the 22nd of March, I embarked on a journey of nerdom. At 6:30 PM I went to Hollywood Theatre and waited in line for the midnight showing of “The Hunger Games.” I wore an exact replica of the Hunger Games training jersey, black cargo pants, and my black Nike tennis shoes. As I walked by … Continue reading May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Month: March 2012
Thoughts on “I Am Number Four”
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore is an attempt at compelling young adult science fiction. The concept is great but the delivery “misses the mark.” The story is told from the perspective of John Smith, a fifteen-year-old boy who is also an alien from the planet Lorien. John and his guardian, Henri, are on the … Continue reading Thoughts on “I Am Number Four”
Homemade Deliciousness
For my last night in Texas, I suggested a turkey burger dinner. My mom thought it sounded like a great idea. So, after having coffee with my dad, we made the trip to a local grocery store and purchased lean ground turkey meat, whole wheat hamburger buns, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado. My mom prepared the … Continue reading Homemade Deliciousness
The Anatomy of the Eggvocado
Eggvocado aka Baked Egg in an Avocado Boat. When I was little, my mom would sometimes fry an egg in the center of a piece of bread. Eggs and toast combined. Now that I’m in college, and have discovered the wonders of Pinterest, my tastes have grown more sophisticated. Normally, I don’t have access to an oven. … Continue reading The Anatomy of the Eggvocado
Zombie Apocalypse.
Midterms. A word which breathes sheer terror into the hearts of college students everywhere. Freshmen discover the library for the first time. Upperclassmen spend hours within study rooms, relentlessly cramming information into their heads. Midterm week is crazy. If anything on this earth becomes responsible for initiating the Zombie Apocalypse, it will be college midterms. Midterms, like … Continue reading Zombie Apocalypse.