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Raised by cowboys.

I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that I had an, um, “colorful” childhood. It was unconventional in every sense but it was also fun, wild, and “educational”. A long stretch of my younger years were spent in a dirty little house on 2nd Street. This house was full of dried cow shit, a kitchenContinue reading “Raised by cowboys.”

I want to be Melanie Wilkes.

I have always loved reading, and as a kid you could find me curled up under the lamp by Gram’s chair reading in the evenings. I’m partial to old westerns, with Louis L’Amour being one of my favorite authors. I especially love his Sackett novels. I mean, who doesn’t love a rugged, handy, handsome man?Continue reading “I want to be Melanie Wilkes.”

Berry-Infused Tea

Hi there! It’s summertime and there’s nothing like a refreshing drink when it’s hot out. Typically I prefer a nice, cold Budlight, but I guess I have to mix it up every once in awhile. I found this recipe on Pinterest, here is the link to the original site and recipe: https://sofabfood.com/iced-blackberry-infused-earl-grey-tea/ While not aContinue reading “Berry-Infused Tea”

Travel Tips From, “The Obnoxious Americans”

Hi there! Jamie and I are on the international road once again. This time it was relatively unplanned. Although, this ended up being a redemption from the Punta Cana “vacation”… Anyway, we’ve gone on a handful of adventures together (some intentional, some not) and wanted to share what we’ve learned. As you may have guessed,Continue reading “Travel Tips From, “The Obnoxious Americans””

Birthday Cheeseboard

A cheeseboard is as good, if not better, than any birthday cake you can concoct. Because of my job I’m the one nominated to bring cheese and put together the cheeseboard for family gatherings. This works great for me, I load the board up with all my personal favorites. While I still have much toContinue reading “Birthday Cheeseboard”

Reflecting, evolving, 25

This week I turned 25. A whole quarter of a century. Adios early 20s. Aching joints, forgetfulness, and deteriorating looks, step on up. Kidding. -ish. But in all honesty, this is the first year I feel like I’m getting older. I’m a wound-tight worry wart and as “the day” approached I found myself totally perplexed.Continue reading “Reflecting, evolving, 25”

Chasing waterfalls

Hi friends! After 12-13 days traveling, I’m finally back on the West Coast. From Punta Cana I went straight to Orlando for a work trip. It was one of our biggest shows of the year, and what’s not to love? I get to eat well, experience a new city, and catch up with all myContinue reading “Chasing waterfalls”

Punta Cana turns into a real life shit show

Since we last met there’s been a few more adventures. I started writing this particular post with my a$$ on the beach watching a storm roll in. But it was the last day and I wanted to spend it on the beach dammit. Plus it beat where I had been the last 18 hours orContinue reading “Punta Cana turns into a real life shit show”

Somewhere on a beach

Hola! As I write this I’m laying on a beach in Punta Cana. Gah, I sound so pretentious. I’m really not. Remember, I’m just a beer out here in this martini – er, margarita – world. Mom and I plan one big vacay together each year. It’s tradition, this year is episode five or six?Continue reading “Somewhere on a beach”

Packing List

Holy guacamole. Packing. Let’s just all say f&^k together. Don’t get me wrong, the irony, ridiculousness, and stupidity of packing is not lost on me. Here I am stressing myself out to pack the “cute” outfits on vacay, when in reality I don’t know a damn person (besides mom) in Punta Cana, and the wholeContinue reading “Packing List”