New Randoms

Changes, I can't control them and I can't stop them from happening. I'm going to making a few changes to my blog. As, I get older the company I keep has become the company I kept. For that reason as well as some others, there will be some changes in layout and post topics. So I hope you haven't gotten used to anything because its all about to change. I'm so excited and ready to let go of the past and embrace the present. In my life and now on my blog. 

No Regrets: Great American Bull Run

Our intentions were good. Thought that it would be best to start off that way. For the first time in Virginia we had the bull run and the biggest tomato fight ever. There was no way I was gonna miss out on that. When my cousin called me I was all in. Then the night before, Emily and I made a cons list and decided we would enjoy it more as spectators. There were some sights to see at the good ole Dinwiddie speedway. First it was so hot that buckets of sweat were pouring off people. The heat didn't stop them from standing in mile long lines to get food, ride mechanical bulls, get beer and the list goes on. The day wasn't a loss just because we didn't do the events. Believe me when I tell you, we still got hit with tomatoes. We slso got to watch Brittany and Sierra in the tomato fight. I hope to never again see that many tomatoes flying in my directions. So for those of you that missed it, hopefully it will come back next year. It was a good experience and I am glad to have witnessed it.  

Life and Times: Starter Home

I'm on the search for the place I'm going to spend most of my 30s. To be honest probably some of my 40s too. My first home or starter home as some would like to call it. I am completely obsessed. I'm always on Zillow, Craigslist and Truila. The HGTV channel is now my favorite channel. I'm not just talking about love it or list it or house hunters. What you know about the property brothers, kitchen crashers and you live in what? Get on it. I even have the app. Plus, it really doesn't help that my hunny is a contractor. I'm trying to demo, design and rebuild everything but with someone else's money. Back to the subject at hand, this girl is on her way to becoming a homebuyer. Currently, I'm trying to get my finances together. I have been prequalified. I know what I can get a loan for and what I need to save. Major research is happening here. Oh, how I love to research stuff. I'm sure my friend mate (hi Emily!), Keisha ( she says I never post about her) and my man are going to be so over me. But come on who doesn't like houses. They're the new black. Sorry I couldn't help myself. 

Life and Times

Colby hits a landmark and I missed it by a few miles. 

My first big purchase was my Honda civic. And as you can see she has taken me on a few trips. Don't count her out yet we have a lot to go. 

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Throwback Pic

Is this really how we open bottles now! 

Life and Time: RVA- Tourist

Tourist in my own city, yep that's me. This past weekend I rediscovered the canal, boat tour and all. 

That's Hank...he's always there. 

Had to be at the front of the boat, was sad I didn't get to guide it. 

Oh yay, he went too...

My favorite piece of art on the canal walk wall...supposedly it's a part of the Liberty trail (something new to discover). 

Life and Times: RVA- love my city

When people say there's nothing to do in Richmond my thought is they must never leave their house. I'm not on the party scene anymore which opens up a variety of new events to keep the party in my life.  That's why I am glad that I live in such a diverse city. I know that there are some that will disagree. It is so easy to get caught up in the trends. This can get you stuck in your bubble and cause you to never leave your side of town. Knowing these things keep me a tourist in my own city. Always willing to venture out and try new things in new areas. Most recently I went to a open mic night at Addis Ethiopian Restaurant on 17th street. It was a great experience. Wow, Richmond where have you been hiding this.....

It doesn't surprise me that there are so many talented people in richmond. This makes me look forward to venturing out more and finding other hidden gems.