change.

To my wonderfully sweet readers,

My blog will be under construction for a bit of time.

But, please do not fret, after some adjustments this blog will be even quirkier.

2011 will be a year of change for me.

I'm graduating.

I cut my hair.

And my blog is getting a facelift.

Not terribly major.  Well, maybe except for the whole graduation part-- that could potentially shake things up.

For the time being, my adventures will be put on hold, but keep checking back for random updates and scattered, yet entertaining, thoughts.

I hope you all are having the most wonderful January.

yellow, it's a happy color.

My adventures in InDesign have led me to this end product, I hope you enjoy:

Open publication - Free publishing - More adventurer

bloggity blog.

So you want to start a blog?

Go for it.
Dive in.

Find something that interests you and let the world share in your joy!
Document everything you do and have fun adventuring.
Think about want you want to share and create a voice that is friendly and inviting to comments and advice.
Also!  Respond back to your viewers, it will create a blogger-like bond that will foster online friendships.

It really is that simple, I could go in-depth on various strategies, but it is what you make it be.  Let your blog express who you are and what you want to share.  

Random blog post, I know.
Where the adventure is, I'm not sure.
But!
Be sure to check back in a couple of days as I venture out into the wonderful world of autumn in Stillwater.

is that a panda?

Magic filled the air as the eve of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premier loomed over our heads.

As dedicated Potter enthusiasts a midnight showing is tradition, which brings me to our adventure for the week:

Visit the local theatre.  Movie, that is.

Our adventure just so happened to begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 3 a.m.

The occasion? --The first installment of a two part magically epic Harry Potter conclusion. 

In order to make the most out of the experience, my friends and I schemed together to create a wickedly awesome day complete with pumpkin juice and virgin butter beer.

Because we were to be attending the premier, we had decided that it would be important for us to show our support through our clothing choices. 

Making shirts was super easy—letters for under a dollar and a shirt for $4. 

After we had prepared ourselves for a night of swooning over the redheaded Ronald Weasley we dashed to theatre.

Four hours would quickly pass, as we stood in the bitter cold awaiting the highly anticipated film.  We made friends with our fellow line mates, including a rather charismatic giant panda.

The night was a success.  After patiently waiting and fighting back frost bite, we were invited into the theatre to escape to a wonderful and magical world.

To keep a look out for all things Harry Potter film related, be sure to follow them on twitter @harrypotterfilm.

let's take pictures.

fried pie.

Due to the ill nature of my sweet baby Mac laptop, Adam, I will not be able to bring visual goodness to you this week.  Hopefully, colorful language will suffice. 

And yes, I did name my laptop.  You should name your laptop too.

On that note, we’ll begin the adventure for this week.

Have you ever got in your car just for the sake of going for a drive?  It’s terribly relaxing, and I suggest it, but that’s not the adventure this week.  The adventure began in a car though!  While driving through downtown Stillwater I noticed something I had not seen before—Boom-a-Rang. 

With the image of this corner diner etched in my memory, I invited a few friends to join me for dinner later on that night.

Adventure: Eat somewhere you never have before.

As my friends and I briskly walked into Boom-a-Rang we were warmly greeted by a staff that dawned big smiles.  Sitting down for a short wait, we took in the scenery.  Surrounded by 1950’s memorabilia and old photographs of Monroe and Lennon, this restaurant captured our attention with its small town charm.

We found our way to our table nestled under photographs of The Beatles and took a look at our menu.  Learning the diner lingo was a cinch, on the back of the menu was a diner translator that explained what items such as “dog soup” meant.

Our group decided to order completely different meals so that we may fully experience the restaurant.  Ranging from a chicken tender basket to a hickory-smoked burger, we all enjoyed our dinner.

After dinner, we couldn’t resist the urge to splurge with dessert.  Once again, we all ordered differently.  Just before our mouths began to water, we saw our desserts coming over to our table.  Chocolately brownie goodness covered in hot fudge accompanied with a scoop of silky vanilla ice cream, bright red strawberry shortcake with cloud like whipped cream and two tightly wrapped fried pies with an ooey-gooey cherry filling sat in front of our saucer sized eyes.  Needless to say, we were definitely satisfied.

However, even though we enjoyed our meals, the best part about Boom-a-Rang diner was the atmosphere.  The 1950’s style was playful and inviting and there was not a college student in sight.  We enjoyed our dinner alongside families and older couples who call Stillwater home.  I loved this.  It is wonderful to step away from a college atmosphere and experience community with the people who are at the heart of the town you live in.

So.  I challenge you this week to have a night out.  Grab a few friends and dine at place that catches your eye, I would love to hear about your adventure.

do the monster mash.

What a week!  It’s finally starting to feel like fall in Oklahoma, thank goodness.  This means a wonderful season of cardigans, pumpkin flavored goodies and all sorts of fall fun to look forward to.

Although I have had a bit of a late start indulging in all that fall has to offer, this Friday I set out with a few of my friends in search of their perfect Halloween costumes.

Only two days aways from Halloween, and only hours away from a Halloween get-together, we rushed to find the nearest costume supply store.  Fortunately, Stillwater had just what we were looking for.  After driving around for a bit, we eventually stumbled upon “Costumes, balloons and more!”  We were welcomed into the store by scarecrows and decorative pumpkins, and as we passed through the doors we became overwhelmed with wall-to-wall costumes and creepy decorations hanging from the ceiling.  

Jumping into the Halloween Heaven, we embarked on our adventure.  My friends, Ms. Erin and Ms. Sara, were determined to find something that suited their classy taste.  After rummaging through many Disney princess and Star Wars themed costumes, the pair eventually decided to just keep it simple.

Ms. Erin found an adorable pair of mouse ears and a matching tail, while Ms. Sara left the store still in search of the perfect costume.

Overall, it was a rushed but productive experience.  Even though only one purchase was made, the store was able to spark a creativity light bulb for everyone else as they continued their Halloween search.

End notes:

Happy Halloween.

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Check out this pumpkin.  

Yes.  That is Jesus.  Courtesy of Mrs. Kathryn Johnson.