The Dirty 5-30

So I have been at home now in Chico for 6 days. It has been great seeing all the familiar faces and hanging out with all my old friends. Annnnndddd eating at all the familiar restaurants. I made a bucket list of food I want to eat in Chico, which I have been trying to do in one week. What does it mean when every post is about food? Anyways, here is the list: La Comida, Hula's, Kinder's, Tres Hombres, Sierra Nevada, Aca Taco, Sin of Cortez, Celestino's, Jack's, Pluto's, and Jon & Bons. So far I have crossed out 3...I am definitely slacking.

I did have the opportunity to go to a going away party for a friends little brother where we did the most Chico-ish thing possible. No, not DRINK. Tye Dye! It was super fun and we made sets of towels and I colored a couple basketball shirts. Overall it was a great experience. My goal for the next few days before I leave is to REALLY experience Chico. I have lived here most of my life and I'm sure I take a lot of things for granted, but my life is about to be completely different in less than a week. Last night we went out on a boat on Black Butte Lake. I had never been there and it was extremely beautiful. We were there until about 8:30 when the sun set and it got a bit chilly. Then we ventured into town to have some Casa Ramos. MMMM.

I went shopping to buy some new luggage. I haven't actually bought it yet, but I am excited to have this much space for my stuff! Next on the list is the European outlet adapters, which I have been told to buy at "The Shack". Stupid Radio Shack commercials. I also have a goal to buy a new computer and a new digital camera, but we will see how many purchases I actually make. I am in dire need of a new comp. since my laptop is filled almost completely with music. It's sad that my ipod has more giggage than my computer. Yes, giggage is a word.

Well this may very well be my last American update. I may throw one more super emotional post in there before I leave. Maybe on my new computer. Stay tuned for my first Austrian post. There's a good chance it will be on food and dining.