Monthly Archives: July 2012

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait . . .

Posted on July 16, 2012 by austinausten88

On tumblr I have seen I do not know how many posts from people who “can’t wait” until the next season of Sherlock, the next installment from the Marvel Avengers’ movies, Doctor Who, or any other highly anticipated television show … Continue reading →

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Relaxing in Hermann Park

Posted on July 9, 2012 by austinausten88

These past two weeks at the Houston Center for Literacy have been exhausting.  I have loved working at the Run for a Reason kickoff party and helping run our READ, White and Blue conference, but waking up early and coordinating … Continue reading →

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Beyond a Cafe Review: Te House of Tea

Posted on July 6, 2012 by austinausten88

As I stated in the River Oaks review, Saturday June 30 was a lucky day for me.  The rain cooperated for me to visit not one but two cafes that afternoon.  I thought River Oaks was nice, but I should … Continue reading →

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Beyond a Cafe Review: River Oaks Coffee House

Posted on July 3, 2012 by austinausten88

After two weeks of traveling and busily attending other events, I found time for not one but two cafe visit this week–both on Saturday, too!  Although the rain had kept me from going out to explore on Friday afternoon, it … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Rice

Posted on July 2, 2012 by austinausten88

Originally posted January 12, 2012. I thought I was finished with blog posts for this week, but as it turns out, I’m not.  Maybe it’s because I don’t want to think about ordering textbooks, or the resume/cover letters I should also … Continue reading →

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And Every European Trip MUST End with Brussels

Posted on July 2, 2012 by austinausten88

Originally posted January 3, 2012. Technically, every European vacation does not have to end with Brussels, but it seems that fate has just wanted me to end all my vacations in Belgium.  It has never been planned; the first two times … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home, World Traveller!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by austinausten88

Originally posted January 3, 2012. It’s been a great winter break.  I enjoyed vegging out on my couch for the first two days, sort of fighting and sort of enjoying the effects of jet lag.  It was the first time I’d ever … Continue reading →

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Beyond a Concert Review: Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto

Posted on July 2, 2012 by austinausten88

Concert reviews won’t be a common occurrence on my blog.  Although I enjoy good music, I use it more as background for writing, studying, and exercising than as a regular activity.  But Coldplay is an exception to this rule in many ways. … Continue reading →

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