If you've been following along with my adventures since last year, then you already know at least a little bit about my figure skating past and my ever-living love for the sport. This year, I chose to attend Stars on Ice again, since my experience last year was so positive. 

While the cast wasn't as large this year (I definitely missed Adam Rippon's sass), the show still did not disappoint. The skaters performed a variety of ro...

The idea of trading PJs for a cute outfit, cramming yourself into a standing-only area with hundreds of strangers to recklessly shout out your favorite lyrics along with the artist on stage does not appeal to everyone. In fact, most people are content "listening to the album at home," but I'm definitely not one of those people. I find an allure in live music, and I've never been able to put my finger on one particular reason t...

When I was 4 years old I watched the 1992 Olympics on TV, turned to my mom and said I wanted to do that. So, when I was 7, I started figure skating. For almost 13 years, competitive skating was my life - freezing mornings before school, plenty of face plants, tears and bruises. I stuck with it though, despite my insane perfectionist tendencies and constant struggle of stubbornness vs. unnecessary unhappiness. I finally quit wh...

The second day of our beach weekend began with a quick brunch at Urth Caffe in Laguna, then we were off to Dana Point for Ohana Fest! 

I had never really been conscious of Ohana Fest before this year; honestly, my reason for attending the festival was about 99% The Naked and Famous (TNAF). They are my favorite band, and I thought seeing them at a festival might be fun. That's also how Katie and I met - because of the band. My p...

If you know me at all, you know that I really enjoy live music and attending concerts. I think there's something special about the energy you experience at live shows, and something very attractive about watching passionate people exhibit what they are feeling through a creative outlet. This is also a reminder that my goal for this blog wasn't just to post about over the top trips to other countries. I really want to make a po...