Hello there. I’ve been MIA for a couple months now because I’ve been traveling throughout the country, finding my focus. Now I’ve got stories full of sneaking into shows to see Elvis. I’ve got photos of birds growing up from fuzzy baby ducklings to annoyingly greedy adult ducks. I’ve sampled foods from some great places downtown, learned to cook deep dish pizza, and survived a 4×4 monster truck swamp ride. But…Continue reading The Roaring Twenties: Finding a Focus
Perseverance: Push Through the Pain
We all go through difficult times where we push through the pain. To share my story, most of my pain is physical. I was born with scoliosis, the curvature of the spine, and had surgery at age 10. My back used to make metal detectors go off at the airport. I have a wallet-sized X-Ray displaying two metal rods in my back, correcting my curve. Due to the operation, I can’t complete a…Continue reading Perseverance: Push Through the Pain
Sprinkles Cupcakes earns its mouse ears
Sprinkles Cupcakes, the newest delectable addition to Disney Springs, had its grand opening this past weekend. And I had no idea. The chain has been around since 2005. According to the Sprinkles Cupcakes website, its first shop opened in Beverly Hills, and it’s considered to be the first cupcake bakery of its kind. Similar to I-Drive’s Sugar Factory, Sprinkles gained fame from its celeb-induced crowds and high-priced sweets. Stumbling upon the shop…Continue reading Sprinkles Cupcakes earns its mouse ears
Deadlines: Motivate, don’t procrastinate
It’s a good thing there’s one extra day in February this year; it’s a great time to squeeze in those last minute deadlines. Don’t get me wrong; I am all about meeting and exceeding deadlines. Submitting work early, proofreading it more times than I can count on two hands, and knowing that I’ve given it my all is very rewarding. Tonight I needed to meet my own deadline. A personal deadline. A…Continue reading Deadlines: Motivate, don’t procrastinate
ICEBAR Orlando: A Cool Place to Chill
ICEBAR Orlando: A Cool Place to Chill If you’re tired of spending winter in the heat (us Southerners), there’s a pretty nice place to cool down. My friend Brittanie and I embarked on a chilly expedition at ICEBAR Orlando, located on International Drive. WARNING: My photos may cause you to feel a little blue-da-ba-dee-da-ba-die. Nice ice, baby The tables, stools, walls, bar and DRINK GLASSES inside the ICEBAR are all made…Continue reading ICEBAR Orlando: A Cool Place to Chill