Also the first in a series entitled:Things I Am Looking Forward to in Texas

1. Barbecue ribs

2. My career progression, as opposed to stagnation

3. Looks of surprise when I say that I am "stoked" about something. Example: "I am way stoked about having barbecue ribs for dinner!"

4. Can I say barbecue ribs again?

5. A resurrection of the "Ysabel in the South a la Fish Out of Water"-themed blog posts (admit it, you're all looking forward to that)