I wish that I knew what triggered my memory of this story today, but my mind doesn't necessarily work like a normal persons. Two years ago I went over to my friend's house with a bottle of wine. We just wanted a low key night away from the douchebaggery bar scene. We finished the bottle before we were done catching up on life, so we thought we would take a walk to Ohio Street Beach and stop at the 7-11 for another bottle…
Read MoreI decided to homebrew this week for the first time! I have a friend who has only brewed once before and we decided it would be fun to do together since we are both still learning the process. We stopped in the Brew and Grow after work, which is conveniently only about two blocks from my apartment. That store was unexpectedly overwhelming! If I knew enough to be dangerous…
Read MoreI got the opportunity to see Stromae, a Belgian electronic artist at the Riviera last week. I was only familiar with a few of his songs after a coworker was telling me of an NPR she had been listening to on her way into work. I actively pursue things that get me out of my comfort bubble, and since I don't speak a word of French I was intrigued…
Read MoreWhy am I so nervous to put my thoughts in writing? I have eight unfinished blog posts in my drafts folder today. I put a lot of heart into my designs too, you would think the experience of putting my words into the world be equal to the pain of publishing my portfolio site…
Read MoreI took my first red eye from San Francisco this morning; my head is bobbing as I write. I had the most amazing time there and because my friend Sid runs an AirBnB, I was able to spend time with really interesting people. Truth be told, I met Sid two years ago when I happened to stay at his AirBnB, we have since become friends and I am convinced that he is the most welcoming host alive…
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