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| - Reliving youth.
That was apparently the theme of our trip down to UIUC's homecoming. An ode to those days we were free of responsiblity and full of hope. We all saddled up on a Friday after work and embarked on our trip down the beloved (or loathed) 57. Ahh, we were on our way.
The 2.5 hour car ride consisted of us recalling those amusing college times - Illini basketball, cramming for midterms, wasting time on AIM, discovering Everclear. Then, there was the discussion of our favorite UIUC food items. It ranged from Basil Thai to Empire to Nyros to Murphy's burgers.
And Gumby's.
Pokey Stix. *droooool*
That pizza-esque, cripsy cheesy bread. Greasy goodness. With a side of ranch. On our trek back from the bar to the hotel, I decided that we HAD to have Pokey Stix. Our trip wouldn't be complete without it! Best decision ever.
Thanks to homecoming and the influx of starving alum, Gumby's was running a 2-for-1 deal. So, 2 medium Pokey stix, 3 sides of ranch and 2 sides of marinara came out to ONLY $15. After my first bite, it was a better than I remembered. Amazingly delicious! I'm a little ashamed to say that the 5 of us basically devoured those Pokey Stix. Devoured might be putting it a little too lightly, though. Frealz.
We need Pokey Stix in Chicago. Ya'll agree?
Soooo, we relived youth - yessir! Cheap drinks at our favorite bar, relaxin' with friends on a Friday night, late night munchies. Always a welcomed distraction from adulthood. Great times, UIUC. We miss you!
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