4th of July in Ireland on the 6th of July... close enough

Since I couldn’t celebrate the fourth of July on Sunday as I was on a bus for most of the day, I decided that we could just celebrate on the sixth of July. Luke would make hamburgers and I would make chili. I have never in my life made chili. I don’t even think my mom has ever really made chili. But I hoped that I could do it. I looked up “easy chili recipe” online and picked the one that sounded decent.

After buying the ingredients (sooo much ground beef, the lady at the checkout asked me why I had so much. I explained, and she became increasingly interested in the fourth of July and began scanning the items slower and slower. I think the other customers were quite annoyed, and by the end of the conversation, James figured I probably should’ve invited her over.) and beer for beer pong later (I bought Budweiser. It was cheap, and American. What more could I ask for…), I began my chili making adventure. The adventure ended up being not much of an adventure. It was extremely easy, and I was finished in 30 minutes. I probably doubled the amount of chili powder, because online it said if the chili had no flavor, that was probably why. And when I tasted it, it was a bit bland, so I added more chili powder.

The hamburgers also looked excellent. Pics of our lovely food and everyone enjoying it:




After the grub, it was time for beer pong. It was great teaching everyone the game I love so much. And while the table was limited (no bouncing, not that I ever make those anyway), it was still a great time. I tried to represent UCSB in this escapade but ended my night with 1 win and 1 loss (Vince, you would’ve owned). Luke managed to make his own cup (hahahaha).





All in all successful fourth of July, though I did miss the sunshine, bbq, and pool parties… next year for sure.

Coming up: Phil visits!!!