FREE TOPIC!!! ~ Buffalo Exchange!!!

Funky name huh!? well it's the name of probably one of the coolest stores in the world. (literally) Like it's name suggests, you can buy clothing, sell your gently used apparel, or trade in for other people's gently used clothing. In a sense, it is a cross between a goodwill and a consignment store... except with stuff that you really really want. It's downtown next to Toy Joy and across the street from Milto's, Rudy's, and Taco Shack. It has some pretty interesting (emphasis on interesting) things there... some of which I admit is down right ugly.

No Buffalo Exchange is not the passion I choose to be writing about... but blue jeans is. Blue jeans are your best friend, especially if they fit right. Every American should own at least one pair of blue jeans that fits them perfectly. And the wonderful thing about blue jeans is that if they fit you right, they will look flattering on anybody (any body ;] ). Blue jeans, at least for me fall under that category of "Comfort Clothing". When I wear them it just feels right.

And I know that any real Texan would agree with me. Hey, what's not to love!? It's one concept, but it comes in so many styles. There's flared, skinny, straight, boot cut, and more of the trouser look. On top of that there is every shade of wash you can imagine from so light blue it looks white, to midnight blue which is my personal favorite. It can come in stretch denim or vintage... they are as different as every person is different from everyone else.

There is every brand's own unique style that fits certain body types best. The cool thing about Buffalo exchange is that it has all of it... I shop Buffalo for blue jeans. They have I think eight racks of purely blue jeans. Its sorted by size... every size 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. etc. (whooo odd numbers!!! Size 3 right here!!!)

After out-growing my old jeans I tried on pretty much every pair of blue jeans old Navy has and found one okay fit. I went to Buffalo exchange, tried on ten pairs, and found two perfect fits. And besides just being blue, there is magenta, black and white tie-dye, plaid... every type of jean you can imagine.

So you've heard my recommendation... it's up to you to see for yourself ;]

Reflection

This weekend my mommy is getting me out of school early to drive to Waco. My cousin is a senior at Baylor University and every year the sororities and fraternities put on this performance called Sing!. It's a really big deal that people. They have costumes and they sing and dance. Each group has a theme and judges select nine groups to perform at pigskin. My cousin Caitlin is in Delta Delta Delta. This year Tri Delt is doing a take off on Finding Nemo. The backdrop will be looking out from the aquarium into the dentists office. Caitlin will be dressed up as a clown fish. I've been to Sing! twice before and it is truly phenomenal!!! I cannot wait.

It's something to look forward to after my horrible day. Besides taking a three hour test for GT somebody jacked my backpack today meaning my wallet, student id, money, debit card, house key, graphing calculator, and absolutely all my work for Spanish and Geometry class... needless to say I'm not happy. I've canceled my card and we've changed the locks on our house seeing as my key is in the sam place as all of my information. In the end though I guess it's just stuff.

I'm BAAAaaack! :)

It was nice having a break from blogging... but now I'm back! Winter break was just what I needed. I've only been back in school for a month, but it feels like it's been a year. I've forgotten practically everything from last semester and it's a little rough getting back in the groove. I think i've adjusted back to the homework routine (or at least as much as I ever will). This past week was very overwhelming with school and my social life. I've had my fill of craziness... to add to it, in February me and four friends are participating in solo and ensemble contest. Excited... just lots of work to do. Until next time.... hopefully next I'll come back with a good report. :)

Technology is all around us everyday...

...but just imagine all the everyday items that weren't around 100 years ago. Just today...

1) I woke up to my ihome blaring the radio.

2) I took a shower, dried my hair with a hair dryer and straightened it with a flat iron.

3) I used an iron to get the wrinkles out of my t-shirt.

4) I made toast in the toaster, scrambled eggs on the stove, and pulled the milk out of the refridgerator.

5) My mom drove me to school in her car.

6) I warmed up my leftovers in the mircrowave in the cafeteria.

7) I listened to my itouch and texted my friends on my cellphone as I walked home from school.

8) After school I got on the computer to check grade speed, email my friends, and get on facebook.

9) Transfered clothes from the washing machine to the dryer.

10) Later I wrote papers and created powerpoints on my laptop for school assignments.

11) I played Beatles Rockband with my family on the Wii.

12) We watched American Idol off the DVR on our HD flat screen tv.

13) Bump up the AC, turn on the fan, switch off the lamp, and fall asleep.

Many of these "normal household objects" we often take for granted. Technology is used and created for our convenience. Items such as the car provide transportation, something to get us where we need to go quickly. The washing machine, dryer, iron, refridgerator, and stove aid us in everyday activities such as doing the laundry or making dinner. Washing machines keep our clothes clean, while refridgerators keep our food from spoiling.

On the other hand, many aspects of technology are not necessities, but rather luxuries. We do not need ipods, cell phones, or the latest hand held device to keep us alive, but they do provide us with entertainment as well a way of communicating with friends and family that are not near. Technology is used in the business world as well as in schools.

Technology has become a large part of the foundation of our culture. Most everything either is technology or has been made on such equipment or machinery. It has become such a part of our lives and it is unfortunate that we so often do not appreciate how far technology has come.

First was the discovery of fire and then that of the wheel. We progressed to create contraptions harnessing simple physics. Following this was the invention of electricity. All of the above are milestones in our technological past. Another is the microchip. This is practically in everything that is digital today such as computers, cell phones, and televisions.

Technology has come so far... and has so much yet to come!