You know what I'm not a fan of? Humid heat.
I can stand the dry heat of California all the live long day, but this suffocating, oppressive humid heat of the Carolinas (and other parts of the South?) is not desirable. At all.
Often times, when I first step into my car after it's been baking in the sun all day, my glasses fog up. True story.
Oh well, good thing I'm stuck in an air conditioned office building all day.
Charlotte Skyline
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Froyo in the Queen City!
Charlotte, I am so glad you jumped on the froyo band wagon. (Froyo, btw, is frozen yogurt)
When I first arrived in the Queen City, the only frozen yogurt place (ala Yogurtland and Pinkberry style) was Tasty Yo located in NoDa. But since those dark days, several branches of Yoforia have opened up bringing with them the advent of self serve, multi-flavor, multi-topping tart frozen yogurts. Halle-frickin-lujah!
Seriously, I was having major froyo withdrawals the first couple of months, but now, I can satisfy my frequent cravings whenever I want. If I wanted froyo four times a week, I could do that, like I did last week. Don't judge.
Why is froyo (the way I like it) so amazing?
Lemme count the ways:
1) Refreshing, frozen dessert.
2) Low-cal, good for your digestive system.
3) Multiple fruity tart flavors in however large a quantity I want.
4) Dozens of toppings to be mixed about to satisfy any particular craving I'm having (blackberries, cap'n crunch, and mochi anyone?).
5) Self serve, pay by ounce (total control of my froyo budget).
So, check it out peeps, and suggest to any entrepreneurial spirit to open up a Yogurtland in Charlotte, they would have my undivided business.
As a side note, Pinkberry is opening a branch at Philips Place sometime this summer.. not self serve, but a nice reminder of home.
When I first arrived in the Queen City, the only frozen yogurt place (ala Yogurtland and Pinkberry style) was Tasty Yo located in NoDa. But since those dark days, several branches of Yoforia have opened up bringing with them the advent of self serve, multi-flavor, multi-topping tart frozen yogurts. Halle-frickin-lujah!
Seriously, I was having major froyo withdrawals the first couple of months, but now, I can satisfy my frequent cravings whenever I want. If I wanted froyo four times a week, I could do that, like I did last week. Don't judge.
Why is froyo (the way I like it) so amazing?
Lemme count the ways:
1) Refreshing, frozen dessert.
2) Low-cal, good for your digestive system.
3) Multiple fruity tart flavors in however large a quantity I want.
4) Dozens of toppings to be mixed about to satisfy any particular craving I'm having (blackberries, cap'n crunch, and mochi anyone?).
5) Self serve, pay by ounce (total control of my froyo budget).
So, check it out peeps, and suggest to any entrepreneurial spirit to open up a Yogurtland in Charlotte, they would have my undivided business.
As a side note, Pinkberry is opening a branch at Philips Place sometime this summer.. not self serve, but a nice reminder of home.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
U.S. Whitewater Center
Been frequenting the U.S. Whitewater center this summer because it's AWESOME.
White water rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, zip lining, challenge courses, mountain biking, trail running, and hiking all in one place! The annual pass is only $149, which is freaking incredible. I think I paid $120 for four hours of white water rafting in California once.
Parking is $5 each time, but you can get a pass for $40 and share with friends.
White water rafting is in a man made facility and kayaking is on the Catawba river. Only 15 minutes from the city center, it's a great way to spend a summer in Charlotte.
Yeah, I know this sounds like an ad, but I really like this place.
Next post, more awesome things to do in Charlotte!
White water rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, zip lining, challenge courses, mountain biking, trail running, and hiking all in one place! The annual pass is only $149, which is freaking incredible. I think I paid $120 for four hours of white water rafting in California once.
Parking is $5 each time, but you can get a pass for $40 and share with friends.
White water rafting is in a man made facility and kayaking is on the Catawba river. Only 15 minutes from the city center, it's a great way to spend a summer in Charlotte.
Yeah, I know this sounds like an ad, but I really like this place.
Next post, more awesome things to do in Charlotte!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Things to eat in Charlotte
Been in the Queen City for almost 6 months now! Guess I've been having a good time since time's flying so fast.
So, I'm big into food, here are some suggestions for places to eat when you come out to Charlotte:
1) McKoy's Smokehouse for some good ol' fashioned Carolina BBQ
2) Cookout for a fancy milkshake
3) Penguin for fried pickles, a greasy burger, or best soy dog ever
4) Bojangles just for the hell of it
There are more, but I don't think your cholesterol level could handle it.
So, I'm big into food, here are some suggestions for places to eat when you come out to Charlotte:
1) McKoy's Smokehouse for some good ol' fashioned Carolina BBQ
2) Cookout for a fancy milkshake
3) Penguin for fried pickles, a greasy burger, or best soy dog ever
4) Bojangles just for the hell of it
There are more, but I don't think your cholesterol level could handle it.
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