One year ago the last thing I would’ve expected was to be touring the NASCAR circuit and eventually growing to like the sport. Yes. I’m ready to admit that I’ve been a closet NASCAR fan…
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A Broadway First
It’s hard to believe that until a few weekends ago I had never seen a show on Broadway. When my sister-in-law’s mom found out she thought it was ridiculous. When she got some tickets to…
Respect The Nutmeg
2021 update! On August 5th 2021 Grenada’s Kirani James cemented his place in Olympic history, becoming the first man to medal in 3 consecutive Olympic 400m finals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On August 6th…
Midnight Movies and Batman
Dedicated to the victims, families and all affected by the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado. I love going to the movies. Ok, fine. I love going to the movies but I also fall…
Birthday Jamz
So I’ve been really bad about getting these blog posts up in a timely manner, but… HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIELLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last week, though it’s probably two weeks now, my sister-in-law celebrated her birthday with…
Food Truck Frenzy
Random girl: Is this the line for the Taco Truck? Me: Yep, and it goes aaaalllll the way back there… I’ve learned that when it comes to food in DC there are a few…
Just Add Water…part 2
Sometime in 2008 I wrote an article (that was never published) about swimming in Grenada. The article focused on the development of the sport over the years and the swimmers who have continuously made our…
Wine Country
I think I love wine country I had just turned 18 when my mom decided that it was time for me to go out into the world and explore some new cultures. My undergrad…
Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Peanuts! Hot dogs! Cold water! Peanuts! Hot dogs! Cold wateeeerrrr….. Sitting from my perch way up in the stands at Nationals park, it was a little hard to believe that after almost two years…
Adventures of an Island Girl: Skydiving Edition
Sometimes you just have to close your eyes and jump. When I saw the Living Social deal for a skydiving experience back in March, I didn’t give it much thought – I just bought…