'Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.'-Ralph Ellison Due to my brother's awesome job, I was invited to do something VERY cool in Nashville this past June. So being me, I decided to do a big road trip to Nashville via Oklahoma. … Continue reading Summer Road Trip: Oklahoma
'In New Orleans, culture doesn’t come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets.' — Ellis Marsalis If you have been a long time follower/reader, this will come as no surprise, but I can be kind of spontaneous and just hit the road to see/do/experience something cool. Well, my trip to New Orleans … Continue reading Dispatches from the Road: 24 Hours in New Orleans
‘Don’t underestimate the things that I will do’-Adele The entire reason for this Christmas Road Trip was seeing Adele at Caesar's Palace for Christmas! I was lucky enough to snag a ticket with the general sale for Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate the holiday season then with one of the greatest vocalists! … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: 36 Hours in Las Vegas
'Life is a great adventure, accept it in such a spirit.'-Theodore Roosevelt When I knew for certain I was seeing Adele in Las Vegas for Christmas, I began planning the rest of my road trip. Since it was December and only about 90 minutes away, I knew I had to try to go to Death … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Death Valley National Park
'The desert's an old dream of the sea.'-Holly Ringland Once again, for my winter break, I hit the road and headed west. The impetus of this trip is seen Adele(!!!!!) in Las Vegas so I decided to hit a few spots that were old and new to me! First up, I took a slight detour … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Lower Antelope Canyon (2022)