First of all, if you’ve never been to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, WELCOME, Y’ALL! We have a starter guide for you, but you’ll also need to know what NOT to do to fit in. Us Texans are a little easily offended, to say the least. Examples: How DARE you even think to not … Continue reading
“We’re not trying to convince people to get out of their cars. We’re trying to make transit an attractive option.” – Christof Spieler, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Board Member If you’re a native Houstonian, there are probably a few more than 5 things that you don’t know about the Houston METRO system. This is likely … Continue reading
Although none of my friends will agree with me–for lack of knowing or reasons to be obstinate, I firmly believe that Big Eyed Fish, the American Southern cuisine restaurant on Washington Ave. is wildly reminiscent of a pub in Ireland. It’s cozy with wood paneling, a friendly bar, plenty of benches for seating and with the … Continue reading
Have you run around Buffalo Bayou recently and been wondering what that mysterious new building is by Lost Lake? Amongst all the new exciting changes and grand opening of Buffalo Bayou, there is a new building that is part park info, part event-space, and part grab-and-go café. If you’ve ever wanted to eat at the newly opened … Continue reading
So, #TBT to my venture westward to San Francisco and Santa Barbara plus the pitstop at a vineyard. Anyways, I’m basically a wine expert. Enter: Texas Wine Country. We headed up I10 past Austin and into the Fredericksburg city limits for #WineTime2K15. It was…. an experience. Think: cold, rainy and not drunk enough to deal with … Continue reading
So end of year bonuses are happening and in addition to treating myself to a fancypants dinner in Houston, I think a bit of a refresher for my winter wardrobe is in store. Wondering what’s on my holiday wish list? *cough* mom *cough* Check out the 10 items below that I’m super into! I dig anything that has the potential for … Continue reading
Update: It happened. We had our big B-day. FOMO? Check out all the beautiful people who came out to celebrate! November 24 is a big day for us. Today marks the one year blog-iversary of It’s Not Hou It’s Me! In the past 365 days here are some small things we’ve accomplished…. 245+ blog posts … Continue reading
Right?! Did you just ask yourself, “What is a ZiegenBock Music Fest?!” I had the same reaction. Apparently, it’s been happening for years. THIRTEEN YEARS. The festival brings country artists, both local and from afar, to three stages at Sam Houston Race Park. Add carnival food and beer, and you get it. A fun time … Continue reading
Looking to right swipe your way to find a bae? I give you Bumble. The classier dating app cousin to Tinder–where the women hold the power. Given my time on the app, I find that Bumble generally has less crazies and more steadily employed gentlemen. Cheers to that. Anyways, no matter how you’re electronically trying to find love, you … Continue reading
Seaweed strewn beaches, ocean the color of iron ore, water so clear you can’t see your feet in ankle deep water. Ahh yes, we must be taking about Galveston. The delightful excuse for a beach that all Houstonian’s hate to love. Depending on where you live in the city (and the unpredictable traffic on 45), the … Continue reading