Bow-tie Bonanza

Posted by Josh | Posted on 5.13.2010

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As you may know (if you don't, then you don't know me. In that case, why are you being a creeper and reading my blog?), I have a special appreciation for the bow-tie. It is classic; it is timeless; it says "Hey! Look at me, I am dressed up but you can tell I am fun because I am wearing a bow-tie." I have only recently picked up this appreciation during the past several years...before I was plagued with the thought that only those men who I considered "female hygiene products" wore bow-ties. Oh, how wrong I was. Yes, it may be more popular in the South, but everyone should adopt our ultra cool ways and learn how to tie that little piece of timeless-ness around your neck.

THIS is how I learned to tie a bow-tie. I AM a Millennial, aren't I?

An article titled "Resurrection of the Bow Tie" that was sent by a friend today (and inspired my bow-tie tribute post)...and it is in the New York Times...so you know it is legit.

Finally, my Student Affairs and College Administration aspirations have furthered simply because of my bow-tie affection. HERE is an article from The Chronicle talking about college presidents who wear bow ties...and another ONE.

Vid of the Day

Posted by Josh | Posted on 5.11.2010

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Cola Top 5: Good Eats

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As I begin to close out my two years in Columbia, SC, I figure I should do a bit of highlighting and recapping. As my avid readers wait with excitement to read my recommendations each week (by each week, I mean I will post recommendations when I want. Because I do what I want. I'm grown.), I will be posting my personal faves from the Palmetto state's capital. This time around I'll focus on restaurants. Columbia has a good little selection of awesome restaurants, but I have narrowed down my personal top five for your reading pleasure. Read on lil nugget, read on.

5. Tsunami

The Asian inspired restaurant is located in the Vista area. The Vista is composed of several streets lined with all-brick buildings, a bevvy of restaurants and even more happy hour selections. I'm not a fan of sushi, which most people order at the "undersea volcanic eruption" establishment, so I am partial to the Grilled Chicken Teriyaki plate and the ginger dressing on the salad puts the....ginger on top.



Miyo's has a few different locations across Columbia (under names such as M Vista, M Cafe or simply Miyo's) but sticking with the Vista theme, M.Vista is my choice. You may be asking yourself, "Josh, why do you have so many Asian-inspired restaurants on the list if you don't like sushi?" To that I respond, "Because." Miyo's is similar to Tsunami....except better. Edamame for apps, one of the chicken and rice plates, you can't go wrong. You EVEN get a fortune cookie as your leaving....that's when you know you're in the right place.


3. The Chains

I can't talk about my favorite places to eat if I don't mention the tried and true. Those "chain" restaurants that are chains for a reason...because they're simply awesome. McCalister's, Moe's, Qdoba...they're all great (although McCalister's tops the list with pure ease).



Outside seating. Enough said. In Columbia, SC, I choose places to eat based on if they have outdoor seating (it is a trend for Happy Hours too...but that's for a later time). Any panini and the pesto pasta salad is my ushe (that was supposed to be the shortened version of usual...I'm not sure I like how that came out). Chicken salad, salads, hummus, sandwiches...the perfect lunch spot in 5 Points. Even better, it is only a five minute walk from my apartment.



By far my favorite place in Columbia. This little "delicatessen" has a great lunch and even better weekend brunch. What they're famous for: warm pita chips and the pimiento cheese. You could not have a better appetizer...ever. I suggest the Vermont pimiento cheese, it is better than the original. The nugget of a place always has a variety of specials then the usual menu of salads, soups, sandwiches, etc. If I was not under the constraint of a grad school budget (which means I'm just rolling in the dough, right?), I would do all my grocery shopping here. They have cases of food, including anything and everything Southern. Shame on you if you haven't eaten here. You need to go...and take me (that means pay for me too, just to clear up the confusion).

Cray Cray Vid of the Day

Posted by Josh | Posted on 5.10.2010

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Happy Mother's Day

Posted by Josh | Posted on 5.09.2010

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End of the Year Slideshow

Posted by Josh | Posted on 5.03.2010

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Me and my Spuddy (Katie)
aka winners of "Spuddies of the Year"

My program had our End of the Year banquet on Friday evening. The slideshow is awesome. People cried...which means it was a success, I guess. But since I have no emotion, I will simply recognize that it was sad.

End of the Year Slideshow

"When I was a kid, the worst of all days was the last day of summer vacation, and we were in the school yard playing baseball, and the sun was down and it was getting dark. But I did not want it to get dark. I did not want the game to end. It was too good, too much fun.I wanted it to stay light forever, so we could keep playing forever, so the game would go on and on. That's how I feel now. Come on, come on. Let's play one more inning. One more time at bat. One more pitch. Just one. Stick around, guys. We can't break up this team. It's too much fun. But the sun always went down. And now it's almost dark again."

- Mike Royko on the death of the Daily News in 1978

Email from resident

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Today I received a reply email from a resident after I communicated that the floor would be charged for excessive damages to the floor. Below is the email in its entirety:

"That is hoarse shit"

Note: I know how to spell. He does not.


UPDATE: My reply to him:

Hi ########,

I would like to remind you that your email to me, a University employee, is automatically kept on record and is subject to review from the University. In future communication to any person(s), not just an employee, I would simply suggest a more professional email that contains well structured sentences and ideas. You are pursuing higher education and are able to articulate something more than the language included in your previous email. I would also suggest the use of spell check and ensure that homonyms are not incorrectly used in future communication. Please remember that my door is always open if you have further concerns.

Best of luck with your final exams and your summer travels,

Josh