Blookie [Blogging Rookie]

Not ready to give up the Hook `Em life...so here you go. Starting this blog for my little sister. Hope it's helpful :)

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Chants. Songs. Share the Love.

Do you have school spirit? Because you should start getting SUPER comfortable with it. I know during orientation, you learned all about the traditions and chants we use...so here's a little song I found that's quite nice ;).

Here are a couple more videos I found pretty interesting!

Mathew McConaughey's This Is Our Time

We sing as One: The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You

Remember, TEXAS FIGHT. OU SUCKS.

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Highway Architecture F.A.I.L.

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaack! Sorry it took me a hot minute, and with the first day of school and move-in right around the corner, these tips might be Extra important. So i'll have several blogs up today, but this one surrounding a subject I think is Most important for you young drivers out there.

I don't know how much experience you have had with the highway systems in your city...but here's a cautionary tip to the wise: Austin has THE most SHORTEST on-ramps in the history of mankind. So when you are prepared to tackle that highway like it's nobody's business, rushing to your next destination, make sure you take Extra care when getting on IH 35.

I can't remember if its other highway systems are the same, but because UT lives and breathes right next to that highway, I thought it most relevant to point that out.

Be careful!

That's all I gotta say.

P.S. Worst highway story ever? Being stuck on a SHORT highway on-ramp and the two cars that are to your left speed up so you can't get in. seriously? Seriously? SERIOUSLY?

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Can I Get A Round of Applause.

I'm finally here! And what a brilliant idea. Credit given where it's due, to my little sister, for directing me to this website.

I was going to make one whole, laundry list of advice but I think doing it post by post would make it much more convenient and organized. My point? I just graduated from UT Austin and I want to give advice to my little sister. I want to give her every single piece of knowledge in my brain about UT and this is the method with which I will try to do it. Crosses fingers and here's to hoping this is better than some random blog. Besides...I'm a blookie. Give me a chance.

Not tonight though. It's late, and I'm tired.

So quick tip of the day?

Leverage your first two-three weeks at UT. Actually...maybe even the first month! You're new. He's new. She's new. They're all new. They're all from different places. They're all going to be there for four years or more (or less...it's possible). Be friendly. Smile. A. Lot. Say "hi" first. These are the most crucial days where everyone is super friendly, willing to hang out, and looking for their crowd. 

Do it and have fun doing it. And remember, Hook `Em! Until next time my little orange pumpkin.

Nighty night,

Your fave blookie.