Friday 7 Quick Takes (vol 122)
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we are vlogging about how we would spend our time if we didn’t have to work or worry about money. Youtube Link 2. I finished this book in a day. I’ve been...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 123)
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we are giving advice to AshleyD. She’s moving to Canada to be with her boyfriend! Youtube Link 2. Currently reading: Sweet Life in Paris I’m breezing through...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 124)
1. It’s the last week of February which means free week on Totes Awesome Channel! Youtube Link 2. I had a lot of fun last weekend judging the tasting competition at That Takes the Cake. I didn’t judge...
View Article2013 Resolutions Progress Report
And here is the first resolutions progress report of the year! I think I’m off to a decent start. photo credit Personal Finance Save $1,000 in the Gift Fund for my parents. $889 saved. About 90%...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 125)
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we chat about what we do when we’re in a funk. Youtube Link 2. I demonstrated a pirate pick up line on Bob. Youtube link Why? This is why. 3. Happy International...
View ArticleWeekend Recap
I had a lovely weekend galavanting around Austin during SXSW. I spent most of the weekend with VEDA alums and it felt like a mini vacation! Friday night, I had a date with Treavor who was in town from...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 126) Brought to You By Instagram
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we chat about our favorite blogging moments. Youtube Link 2. Alan and I have officially been together for 5 years since Monday. He is now the longest...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 127)
Friday 7 Quick Takes (vol 127) 1. It’s already the last week of the month which means it’s no topic week on Totes Awesome Channel! Youtube Link 2. As I mentioned in the vlog, I’m so excited about...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Daddy!
It’s my dad’s birthday today. My parents rarely let me take photos of them but I managed to get this one right before heading back up to Austin. I asked them to hug each other after this shot and they...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 128)
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we answer Tom from HR‘s question, “What makes you Totes Awesome?” Youtube Link Sometimes it’s uncomfortable to reflect on what makes you awesome. I’m curious...
View ArticleBlue Trees in Houston
Social artist, Konstantin Dimopoulos has a series of installations that involve painting trees a vibrant blue (not with real paint but with a safe pigment that wears off in time). He hopes that these...
View ArticleBirthday Travel Options
My 30th birthday is on the horizon and I have a few airline miles burning in my pocket. I’ve started thinking about how I want to celebrate my 30th. Here are few contenders I’m currently considering...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 129)
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we talk about our favorite shows. Youtube Link 2. Today marks 5 years with my little from Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America. I wrote about our first date...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 130)
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we talk about the best piece of advice we have been given. Youtube Link 2. In the last couple of weeks, I saw two movies I loved so much. The first one was Place...
View Article2013 Resolutions Progress Report
I do one of these progress reports every two months. I can’t believe it’s already May and I’m due for my 2nd report! I made big headway on a lot of these goals but I haven’t started on a couple of...
View ArticleFriday 7 Quick Takes (vol 131)
1. This week on Totes Awesome Channel, we talk about our obsessions. Youtube Link 2. I vlogged about being worried about pick pockets to the point of obsession. Since recording that vlog, I rearranged...
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