A Thought About Graduations

Last weekend Troy and I traveled to San Antonio for his nephew, Rashaad's, graduation. The entire Miller family went to Benihana's beforehand and filled our bellies for the long night. We had a little trouble splitting the ticket at Benihana's and ended up rushing into the stadium just as the graduates were walking in to Pomp and Circumstance.

It has been awhile since I've been to a high school graduation. And, mine was really small and quick. So, I really hadn't anticipated the dynamics of a large high school graduation. Of course, the kids are totally excited and nostalgic. It's so cool seeing that side of it and celebrating the great opportunities these kids are walking into. On the other hand, for family and friends, you sit and listen for several hours for just a couple seconds of fulfillment - when they call your graduate's name. You squint, for that small minute, trying to see him/her waaaaay in the distance, accepting their diploma, their admittance into adulthood and independence. And then it's over. You have to sit through tons of other small moments for kids you don't know and can't even get a visual on their face. Ahh, what an awesome American experience! :D

Sushi Sunday and A Trip to the Zoo

Troy and I enjoyed some sushi over Memorial Day weekend, so I feel like I should comment on it. I was recovering from a stomach episode (suprise, suprise), so I was taking it easy and keeping to veggie rolls. We went to Pirahna Killer Sushi in Arlington http://www.piranhakillersushi.com/. They are awesome because they have so many signature rolls, like the Marry Me Roll (shrimp tempura & ginger cream topped with avocado, tuna & strawberry) and the Sexy Roll (coconut shrimp tempura, ginger cream & cilantro topped with avocado, crawfish & mango ). These are what I would have gotten if my stomach wasn't so darn sensitive. A friend and her husband got a boat full of sushi, which looked delicious and very filling, if you go in starving :) Troy got a couple rolls that he really liked, so . . .. . on the Troypril Sushi Scale we give Pirahna Killer Sushi an 8.

On Memorial Day, Troy and I ventured to the Dallas Zoo. Holy gobs of kids! It was crazy with children! We should have expected this, but I was quickly overwhelmed by the whining and screaming and pushing. Little buggers. I wanted to run a parenting class on discipline right there in the reptile house!


Other than the massive amounts of children and the extreme heat (Troy dislikes heat as much as I dislike cold), the zoo was fun! I have heard some negative things about the Dallas Zoo, especially in comparison with the Fort Worth Zoo, but we really enjoyed it. Now, my dad is the real zoo connoisseur. I remember as I child that we would visit the local zoo on every vacation. Dad favored the zoo in Omaha, NE, if I remember correctly. But, without my dad's opinion, I would have to say that the Dallas Zoo wasn't half bad. They could really use some lions, bears, and zebras. They are adding some additional Africa exhibits, so hopefully they'll get some lions at least. At any rate, don't avoid the Dallas Zoo just because it isn't quite as good as it's neighbor-zoo!