SuperAwesome Austin Weekend

I've lived in Austin for close to 3.5 years now, and somehow this weekend I have manged to have the most Austin-ish weekend yet.  Nothing new, really, but with my friend Mandy visiting from St. Louis, we only have a few days to pack all of the cool stuff in to.

Friday night Flatcar Rattlers played at the Continental Club, which quickly became one of my all-time favorite venues.  They played with two other incredible bands, and it was Phil's last show with the band.  It was an epic night to say the least.

Despite having to work on Saturday morning (with a hangover) Saturday was a fun-filled day with Mandy.  Lunch at Shady Grove, followed by shopping for new running shoes.  I know Austinites love RunTex, but I went to Hill Country Running on South Lamar and had a much better experience.  Walked out with Asics Gel-Kayano 16s with a hefty price tag.  After a much needed nap, we hit Alamo Drafthouse for Robin Hood.  Seriously lame movie, but queso fries, grilled cheese and prosecco made it tolerable.  Especially the prosecco.  I love the Drafthouse!

Today I laced up the new Asics and we headed down to Town Ladybird Lake and walked three miles, then rented kayaks.  The shoes felt great.  The kayaking, not so much.  Harder than it looks.  I've concluded that watercrafts make me look like a spaz.  But I still intend to continue kayaking and get better at it so that I can own my own.  Refer to weight-loss reward chart two posts back.

Tonight includes margaritas and fish tacos at Hula Hut.  Tomorrow I have to work (boo) but more fun with Mandy after work.  And dinner somewhere Austin-ish.  Kerbey?  Perhaps.  How is it evenly humanly possible for this great city to be so damn cool?