Angels Travel Too.

One month ago my beloved Grandmother passed away. She was a strong, independent woman and one whom I looked up to dearly. Since her passing I have struggled with accepting that she is actually gone from this earth. I still have vivid dreams about her, which leaves me feeling empty like I lost of my…

Charlottesville, VA

As seen on DMBnews.net  A week after meeting Dave Matthews in Chicago, I packed my bags and jetted off to Charlottesville to help many other adoring fans welcome Dave Matthews Band home. I was excited to see my DMB friends from all around the country one last time before the New Year. The night before the first…

So Damn Lucky: The Day I Met Dave Matthews

As seen on DMBnews.net  I arrived at the United Center around 9 a.m., surprised how warm it felt for a December morning in Chicago. The Midwest is used to having snow this time of year, so the 40-degree weather with the glorious sunshine beating down on us was a nice surprise. Meeting up with my…

Ireland Part 1: The Take Off.

The familiar tears started forming behind my eyes as I hugged my Mother goodbye one last time. Sure, I had traveled alone before, even across the seas but something about her being there to see me off on my adventure made me a little emotional. The airport was bustling for so early on a Thursday…

YOLO

For one reason or another the phrase “You Only Live Once” or ‘YOLO’ seemed to hit the mainstream media early last winter and fans ate it up. Arguably Mae West coined the term YOLO long ago when she said, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”  Eh? Eh!? Anyway,…

What not to do in Minneapolis

Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, Minneapolis is a hot and lively city filled with young professionals, entertainers, families and everything in between. Here are a few of my tips for your next trip to the City of Lakes. 1. Don’t worry about renting a car. It’s always convenient to have a car but…

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

When you live in the city, often time’s people think they cannot get out, get active and experience the natural beauty of the world. More often than not that is a huge misconception that needs to be put to rest. In the metro area of The Twin Cities there are some amazing hiking trails and parks…