I recently mentioned reporter Sara Pauff will now post the weekend lineup on Fridays. Sara's taking over many of the nightlife duties as I help bolster the paper's online presence.
(On that note, are you friends with us on Facebook? Do it. Now.)
In conjunction with her new role, Sara is writing a new blog, 20 Somethings. Big surprise: It's geared toward readers who are in their 20s. Check it out. Her most recent post addresses the seemingly unavoidable spread of Facebook envy.
Full disclosure: I had somewhat of an identity crisis as I prepared to transition into my new role.
When I told sources about Sara's new responsibilities, they often said, "That's good. You don't go out as much as you used to, anyway."
But I'm still fun, right?
I lost lots of sleep over a fear that I'd lost my fun factor.
To an extent, the assessment was right. When I moved to Columbus, I was single and 24. I also had an extremely high stomach tolerance for sweet drinks.
Now, I'm 28 and in a serious relationship. I drank one glass of white wine the other night and got sick to my stomach.
At the onset of my reporting job here, I vowed to just take life as it happens. I didn't want to maintain some sort of fake persona solely for the sake of having other people believe I was some ultimate party girl.
When I found a boyfriend, many people said I should ignore that portion of my life and still write from a single girl's perspective. But that wasn't my reality.
Time passes, things change and people grow up. Ignoring those facts is almost worse than not being fun.
So I'll just keep writing as usual. After all, I'm not totally an adult. I'm still not married.
Thanks for reminding me, Mom.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday power anthem
Bad news: It's Monday. Good news: It's Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day! Clearly, the good news outweighs the bad.
Seize the day, everybody.
Friday, January 28, 2011
What's going on this weekend?
Announcement: This is the last Friday you'll find the weekend lineup on this blog. Try to control your emotions.
Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. I've just surrendered some of the nightlife duties to reporter Sara Pauff. More details soon.
In the meantime, let's look at this weekend's offerings. Need Friday night plans? There's an art auction at CSU and a Travis Tritt concert at the RiverCenter. Get details on both events here.
Some other options:
FRIDAY
VFW Post 5228: DJ Music, 9 p.m. free. 334-297-6493.
SoHo Bar & Grill: Broken Rail, 10 p.m. $5. 706-568-3316.
Elks Lodge 111: The Wayne Petty Band, 8 p.m. free. 706-569-6720.
Belloo’s: Claiborne and Friends, 9 p.m. $5. 706-494-1584.
Shanty Shack: Ratchit, 7 p.m. free. 706-507-3418.
Del Ranch: David McBride and Razin’ Kane, 9:30 p.m. $5. 334-297-9177 (also on Saturday).
Spicoli’s: Waiting on Tyler, 9 p.m. $5. 706-221-5252.
The Uptown Vault: DJ Kamakazi, music videos and bar games, 8 p.m. free. 706-442-8370.
VFW Post 665: The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m., $5. 706-687-6656.
Players: Karaoke by BudAbby’s 9 p.m., free. 706-653-0106 (18 and older)
The Loft: Peggy Jenkins and the Bizness, 10:30 p.m. $5. 706-596-8141.
J & J Lounge: Al Breeze and Warren G. 8 p.m. $15, with free buffet. 706-507-3331.
SATURDAY
Elks Lodge 111: Karaoke, 8 p.m. free. 706-569-6720.
Belloo’s: Claiborne and Friends, 9 p.m. $5. 706-494-1584.
The Uptown Vault: DJ Kamakazi, music videos and bar games, 8 p.m. free. 706-442-8370.
SoHo Bar & Grill: Matt Joiner, 10 p.m., $5. 706-568-3316.
VFW Post 665: The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m., $5 706-687-6656.
The Loft: Trances Arc, 9:30 p.m. $5, 706-596-8141.
Players: Players Club Bowling, 9 p.m.-midnight. $3 per game, no cover. 706-653-0106. (18 and older)
Spicoli’s: Surgestone, 9 p.m. $5. 706-221-5252.
Shanty Shack: DJ Shane, 9 p.m. free. 706-507-3418.
Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. I've just surrendered some of the nightlife duties to reporter Sara Pauff. More details soon.
In the meantime, let's look at this weekend's offerings. Need Friday night plans? There's an art auction at CSU and a Travis Tritt concert at the RiverCenter. Get details on both events here.
Some other options:
FRIDAY
VFW Post 5228: DJ Music, 9 p.m. free. 334-297-6493.
SoHo Bar & Grill: Broken Rail, 10 p.m. $5. 706-568-3316.
Elks Lodge 111: The Wayne Petty Band, 8 p.m. free. 706-569-6720.
Belloo’s: Claiborne and Friends, 9 p.m. $5. 706-494-1584.
Shanty Shack: Ratchit, 7 p.m. free. 706-507-3418.
Del Ranch: David McBride and Razin’ Kane, 9:30 p.m. $5. 334-297-9177 (also on Saturday).
Spicoli’s: Waiting on Tyler, 9 p.m. $5. 706-221-5252.
The Uptown Vault: DJ Kamakazi, music videos and bar games, 8 p.m. free. 706-442-8370.
VFW Post 665: The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m., $5. 706-687-6656.
Players: Karaoke by BudAbby’s 9 p.m., free. 706-653-0106 (18 and older)
The Loft: Peggy Jenkins and the Bizness, 10:30 p.m. $5. 706-596-8141.
J & J Lounge: Al Breeze and Warren G. 8 p.m. $15, with free buffet. 706-507-3331.
SATURDAY
Elks Lodge 111: Karaoke, 8 p.m. free. 706-569-6720.
Belloo’s: Claiborne and Friends, 9 p.m. $5. 706-494-1584.
The Uptown Vault: DJ Kamakazi, music videos and bar games, 8 p.m. free. 706-442-8370.
SoHo Bar & Grill: Matt Joiner, 10 p.m., $5. 706-568-3316.
VFW Post 665: The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m., $5 706-687-6656.
The Loft: Trances Arc, 9:30 p.m. $5, 706-596-8141.
Players: Players Club Bowling, 9 p.m.-midnight. $3 per game, no cover. 706-653-0106. (18 and older)
Spicoli’s: Surgestone, 9 p.m. $5. 706-221-5252.
Shanty Shack: DJ Shane, 9 p.m. free. 706-507-3418.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Think Whitney Houston's hit can't get any better? You're wrong.
Gawker directed me to a couple's interpretive dance to the song. Watch it. You won't be disappointed.
Happy Friday, everybody!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Emotional vampires
Apparently, this is the new phrase of the moment.
What's an emotional vampire?
"Emotional vampires are people who can drain your energy and suck you dry...Basically, it's a person who changes your mood for the worse just by being around," according to an article from MyDaily.
Sound familiar? Yep.
Let me know if you've ever dated an emotional vampire.
(On a semi-related note, "Dracula" is still playing at the Springer Opera House. Get details here.)
What's an emotional vampire?
"Emotional vampires are people who can drain your energy and suck you dry...Basically, it's a person who changes your mood for the worse just by being around," according to an article from MyDaily.
Sound familiar? Yep.
Let me know if you've ever dated an emotional vampire.
(On a semi-related note, "Dracula" is still playing at the Springer Opera House. Get details here.)
Most romantic cocktails?
When it comes to exuding a romantic vibe, all alcoholic beverages are not created equal.
Sipping cans of PBR together isn't exactly the same as indulging in two glasses of expensive wine.
Assuming such a thing exists, what's the most romantic cocktail?
The question crossed my mind after reading this collection of romantic beverages for Valentine's Day. Among the highlights: a concoction called Russian Aphrodite.
In discussing romantic cocktails, it's important to remember that a new name can turn an otherwise drab beverage into the nectar of love. The aforementioned list includes a Sexy Mary, a Valentine's Day version of the standard Bloody Mary.
So I guess it's possible to serve a can of PBR on Valentine's Day after all.
Just say it stands for Pretty Beautiful Romance.
Check out Dawn's blog for more tips on cocktails and entertaining.
Sipping cans of PBR together isn't exactly the same as indulging in two glasses of expensive wine.
Assuming such a thing exists, what's the most romantic cocktail?
The question crossed my mind after reading this collection of romantic beverages for Valentine's Day. Among the highlights: a concoction called Russian Aphrodite.
In discussing romantic cocktails, it's important to remember that a new name can turn an otherwise drab beverage into the nectar of love. The aforementioned list includes a Sexy Mary, a Valentine's Day version of the standard Bloody Mary.
So I guess it's possible to serve a can of PBR on Valentine's Day after all.
Just say it stands for Pretty Beautiful Romance.
Check out Dawn's blog for more tips on cocktails and entertaining.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Romance on the table
I haven't mastered the art of setting a table.
Make no mistake: I know about silverware and napkins. Even centerpieces. It's the food that gives me trouble.
Dinner is perhaps the aspect of my romantic relationship that makes me feel most inadequate. It's not because I can't cook.
I can, but I haven't learned how to cook for two people in a way that's more financially advantageous than buying prepared food.
Our week usually involves an XL pizza that gets us through two, maybe three, consecutive dinners. Often, Chinese takeout is involved. The huge, inexpensive portions usually span two nights of food. Bam! Five dinners, two big purchases.
Not bad, right?
Except it is, kinda.
I basked in my inadequacy after reading this newspaper profile of one of my high school classmates, who apparently makes her boyfriend dishes like shrimp linguine and butternut squash risotto on a nightly basis.
As I type this, I'm contemplating between Zaxby's and Mexican takeout.
Weigh in: Has anyone else experienced feelings of kitchen inadequacy?
Make no mistake: I know about silverware and napkins. Even centerpieces. It's the food that gives me trouble.
Dinner is perhaps the aspect of my romantic relationship that makes me feel most inadequate. It's not because I can't cook.
I can, but I haven't learned how to cook for two people in a way that's more financially advantageous than buying prepared food.
Our week usually involves an XL pizza that gets us through two, maybe three, consecutive dinners. Often, Chinese takeout is involved. The huge, inexpensive portions usually span two nights of food. Bam! Five dinners, two big purchases.
Not bad, right?
Except it is, kinda.
I basked in my inadequacy after reading this newspaper profile of one of my high school classmates, who apparently makes her boyfriend dishes like shrimp linguine and butternut squash risotto on a nightly basis.
As I type this, I'm contemplating between Zaxby's and Mexican takeout.
Weigh in: Has anyone else experienced feelings of kitchen inadequacy?
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