Texas State Fair

Today I went to the Texas State Fair.

Fun was had by all, but it was a long day.

Not to mention too crowded.

It completely slipped my mind that there was a Texas Tech vs. Baylor game going on today.

I was mainly worried about dodging I30 traffic caused by the Ranger's playoff game and the Texas A&M vs. Alabama game (at the Cowboy's Stadium).

I met with Sandra at her house (downtown), and we took the DART to the fair.

This was our first time riding the DART. I had no idea the thing went underground or anything. Public transportation is a foreign thing to an Arlington native.

I never think about it.

Except for my trips to New York/Chicago/London, I've never really used public transportation.

Fact: Arlington, TX is the largest city in the United States not served by a comprehensive public transportation system.

I found the ride quite interesting. Especially when accompanied by drunk Baylor fans on the way home (Baylor lost).

I had never been squished so tightly into a subway car...this includes rush hour in NYC.

The fair itself was the same it has always been.

Fried Food

Texas Heat

and Screaming Crowds

did I mention crowds?

ok

just checking

THE PLACE WAS PACKED!!!

There is something a little disturbing about chowing down on fried food (around people who look like a heart attack waiting to happen), with sweat dripping down your back/face, and continuing to chow down knowing you aren't being judged.

BECAUSE everyone else is doing the EXACT same thing.

Big Tex

art!

kids were playing in this fountain

part of the car show

fried guac

THE tallest Ferris Wheel in North America

Sandra, Me, Michael, and Sibon

Caroline about to take a bite out of a juicy corn on the cob

Caroline, Me, and Sandra

enjoying our shaked Lemonade

one of the art pieces (and me)

Lone Star

Throughout the day, we all ended up trying:

Nachos

Fried Snickers*

Corn Dogs

Caramel Apples

Fried Guac

Fried Mac and Cheese*

Corn on the Cob*

The ones star'd were my favorites!

As soon as I got home (after a 10 hour day), I jumped in the shower. My feet were making black foot prints in the bottom of the tub. Gross! Never has a shower felt so good...except for maybe after a camping trip.

What a day!

I did get to meet up with Becki last night. She went with me on my trip to Romania. We had dinner at Fuzzy's Tacos and caught up a bit. It was great to laugh and reminisce .