Minor FUN!

So, being the glorious age of 20 I am, there seems to be increasingly amounts of things to do in Austin that do NOT involve drinking in public. That is, I guess I've just greatly come to appreciate them this past, slow-motion year.

1. Become a Foodie. 

Simple and satisfying. Trying a new restaurant a few times a month will not only increase your knowledge of good food and palette, but it will make you seem cooler when you know exactly where to take each and every out-of-towner for a good dining experience. Not into dining out? I've recently taken a cooking course at Whole Foods. Informative, learned lots... impress your guests with innovative and savory dishes.

2.EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE

The weather is perfect for it right now. The trail around Lady Bird Lake is even going under renovations to become even MORE BEAUTIFUL than it already is, motivating your lazy butt to get off the computer and go for a jog. Rent a kayak, ride a bike, go for a hike at Wild Basin Preserve even. For all of those that prefer indoor workouts, yoga is my personal favorite, all around town, affordable. Also, for all the cardio and weightlifting desires, memberships to the YMCA seem the most affordable and useful to students.

3. See Live Music

I don't know how to elaborate...lots of music venues around town aren't 21 and up, and feeding off crowd vibes are always fun. Stubbs on Red River consistently offers worthy shows for underagers, as well as Antones on west 5th st. If you're into discovering music, obviously, Waterloo Records on Lamar Blvd. is your spot to discover new artists that meet your specific tastes...

4. Become a Film/Theatre Geek

The Alamo Drafthouse will always have a movie or event to suit your tastes...ranging from sing-a-longs to that cheesy 80's horror flick you love. All three awesomely located drafthouse locations are 18&up. For more sophisticated tastes, say plays, the Zachary Scott Theatre on Riverside Dr. always features local acting talent, as well as a diversity of visiting plays.  

5. Grace the Nightlife

Okay, maybe I'm teasing a little(lot), but there ARE 18&up clubs in Austin. Spiros, Paradox, Midnight Rodeo, Momo's, and The Back Room among others will allow your baby face in the front door for dancing and soda-sipping. Explore at your own risk! (Warning: Young Austinites may be bratty, pretentious and showy.)

If you're sitting somewhere in public, perhaps a coffee shop, reading this post while you sip a glass of Merlot or Lonestar to quench your thirst, then please disregard this as I congratulate you in all your legal glory.