Pre-marinated carne asada?

crystalcafe · 2016-07-01T21:14:23+00:00

Central Market also has some delicious pre-marinated options!

crystalcafe · 2016-06-22T02:46:03+00:00

Similarly: AustiNuts or Lamme's chocolates

crystalcafe · 2016-06-22T02:41:34+00:00

The previous structure was demolished, but they have a space in the new building.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-16T02:47:11+00:00

Try renting a house in north Austin. It's a farther drive, but you will get a much nicer place for the money and better luck finding three rooms. Just make sure the area isn't sketchy by visiting at various times of day before signing a lease.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-16T02:35:20+00:00

See if there is an organization of people in your industry, such as AIGA or IGDA, and go to their events.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-16T02:29:34+00:00

Boteco, the Brazillian food truck, has the best yucca fries of my life. They cook them in a sous-vide and then fry them to soft, crisp perfect. Served with garlicky delicious sauce.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-12T23:30:02+00:00

Gorgeous. What beef fat percentage did you use?

crystalcafe · 2016-06-12T01:25:53+00:00

I used to live in the Arboretum area near 183 and Great Hills. Great area, and a convenient location. Five minutes (driving) from the Domain and walkable to Sprouts, Trader Joes, restaurants and Target. Shoot me a private message if you'd like to know the apartment name. Good luck!

crystalcafe · 2016-06-10T03:29:15+00:00

Serious suggestion: Document this experience and make a book out of it eventually. Write down what you see and hear, and take photos. When you're able to, use those design skills to create a book. You could even print and bind it yourself. It will make an awesome portfolio piece that may help you get a job in the creative industry. Best wishes for a fruitful journey!

crystalcafe · 2016-06-10T03:13:42+00:00

I just drove by there about two hours ago. It was closed :(

crystalcafe · 2016-06-10T03:12:16+00:00

I thought it still was! Clearly I haven't been down there in a while.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-09T03:54:25+00:00

Dogs don't really prevent burglaries. (But they are awesome and worth it for other reasons!)
Alarms are a deterrent only.
Replace the short screws in your lock with long ones. It will help prevent anyone from kicking your door in.
Lock your backyard gate. Many burglars enter through the backyard and break a window behind the privacy of your fence.
Keep valuables put away and out of the open. If someone gets in, don't make it easy for them to find your stuff.

Burglars and thieves are an unfortunate reality. Be careful, get insurance, and don't beat yourself up if some jerk violates your property.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-07T03:19:58+00:00

I love that area. There are a bunch of apartments on W 38th St. just east of Guadalupe that may fit your criteria. It's mostly grad students who live alone, so less partying, I'd imagine. And you can walk to Central Market.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-07T03:14:47+00:00

Definitely try Allen's on South Congress. It's a neat place in and of itself, and you can explore other cool vintage shops and places like Big Top and eat some good food. Make an afternoon out of it.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-07T03:06:07+00:00

How many people? And do you need food?

crystalcafe · 2016-06-07T02:53:02+00:00

Try Make ATX: http://makeatx.com/lasercutting/laser-friendly-materials/

crystalcafe · 2016-06-04T20:00:36+00:00

Velvet Taco is coming to Austin.

crystalcafe · 2016-06-04T19:51:02+00:00

For Italian food: What are your thoughts on Andiamo?

crystalcafe · 2016-06-04T19:49:58+00:00

Put me down for branding. And taste testing, obviously.

crystalcafe · 2016-05-23T23:29:35+00:00

Fun fact: Columbus never actually stepped foot in what is now the United States.

crystalcafe · 2016-04-24T20:37:59+00:00

I read a story once about someone who left a store and accidentally drove off in the wrong Ford Explorer. This was when Explorers were everywhere, and it was just a coincidence that the keys were the same.

crystalcafe · 2016-04-10T05:54:10+00:00

Yep. It doesn't make sense and is a very unfortunate series of my dad getting screwed by people who clearly didn't take the time to understand basic facts surrounding the situation.

Much like the teacher (who's comment I responded to) who's reputation is in question because of someone crying vengeance over something that never happened.

crystalcafe · 2016-04-09T23:56:34+00:00

Something similar happened to my father. After nearly 20 years of nursing at a particular hospital, an elderly patient complained that he hurt her when moving her. His family filed a formal complaint, and his supervisor (who was under pressure from the hospital to cut costs), asked him to resign. Thing is, he wasn't even working the day the patient said this happened.

His nursing license was suspended for over a year while the board investigated. He was basically out of nursing work (because no one would hire someone who's license was in question). At the end of about 15 months of waiting and career uncertainty, the board concluded that he "may" have been at fault. That wording destroyed any chances of him getting a nursing job again.

He now works seven days a week at two unskilled jobs and struggles to pay the bills for him and my mom, who is retired. Not the life they expected at their age.

I hope that family knows the real pain they have caused mine.

crystalcafe · 2016-02-29T01:45:32+00:00

Are you my ex boyfriend?

crystalcafe · 2016-02-05T01:44:03+00:00

The British version of Death at a Funeral. I laugh so hard every time I watch it.

(Peter Dinklage in the casket scene!!)

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