columbia trip

So Saturday night we went out like at 11 or 11:30 or something. We went to McNallys Irish Pub and hung out with Bolivian Chris and his cousin until about 12:40 and then headed to Generic. I liked the set up of generic and the overall "feel" or the place. It looks very sophisticated and not ghetto like the bars in the ville. Pretty good priced drinks there too. After that we went to after hours at Moes Southwest Grill because Jonathan was DJ'ing the night. I think that its a great concept. A place to go after the bars that you can still party AND get food! It was open until 4 and its BYOB. It was kinda strange to be bringing alcohol to a restaurant, but it was a good kind of strange. After we were partied out, we came back to the crib and jammed out. Yes....at 4 am we had a concert of sorts. Guitar, bass guitar, piano, and drums.....at 4am. It was so loud that everyone in the subdivision i think could hear it. The cops even got called for a noise complaint, but didn't do anything. It so late, so that was almost a guarantee.

Today we went to the downtown Campus Grill and had lunch. They have $1.00 burgers and fries. Thats so cheap. If i went to school there that would be my second home. Afterwards, we went and walked around. Columbia is so different because there are a ton of people always walking around and they are very diverse. Its nice though, because then you always see new people and hear the most strange conversations. Then we drove back to the ville...through snow and rain! :(

Here is what i have learned from my time at the ZOU:
- Be prepared to spend money $
- Lisa has some hot neighbors...really hot. Actually Columbia has some hot girls in general.
- Try something new!
- Everyone (and yes i mean everyone) is so laid back there. I dont know how they get any of their homework done.
- There are a ton of sub shops..actually a lot of restaurants in general that ive never heard of.
- Jam sessions at 4 in the morning, while fun, usually lead to police
- The good weather puts everyone in a great mood...the bad weather does the opposite.

Overall it was just what i needed to get away from all the drama that is maryville.


-alex-