Category: geek

  • Losing Bourdain

    Losing Bourdain

    “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you.”

  • DNA Travels – Part II

    DNA Travels – Part II

    Part I For my own tests I started in 2016. First off was Ancestry. As I had done my genealogy research on there I figured it would be beneficial to have DNA data to match with the paper trail available in Ancestry. Ancestry pulls much of its data in comparison…

  • Adventure of the Week- Paint and Pints

    Adventure of the Week- Paint and Pints

    My adventure last Friday was something that has been on my list for at least three years. It was a paint and drink class, friends a necessity! I went with some fantastic friends from work and we had an absolute blast doing exactly what a company name like Pinot’s Palette…

  • Travel Inspiration Shows 2018

    While having down time, I often seek out some great travel inspiration (travelspiration) via shows. Often Netflix is my new favorite land of travel shows that offer an intense, personal, and inspiring reflection on the world. Here is my list of what you should watch to learn more on the…

  • When Nerds Unite

    When Nerds Unite

    Ryan and I have many interests that differ, opposites attract if you will. He loves Star Wars, we love Harry Potter. He loves Star Trek, we love X-Files. I ylove costumes, we love jeans and t-shirts. I love traveling, we love vacationing. We balance it out and find a happy…

  • A DIY Wedding

    A DIY Wedding

    If you saw my post on my wedding dress, the other side of that is that I made a majority of what ended up in my wedding. I did the bouquets, the center pieces, mercury glass jars, flower girl petals and leaves. I put together signs and activities, I even…

  • If You’re Mourning Carrie Fisher- Laugh

    If You’re Mourning Carrie Fisher- Laugh

    Carrie Fisher the very big Star Wars actor that we knew and loved. The Princess that didn’t needed saving, and that could fire a gun and actually hit her enemies….. well she passed away this week. Huge Star Wars fan, or not, many of us have taken time to reflect on…

  • Why We Mourn Celebrity Deaths

    Bulletin: Debbie Reynolds has also passed away, a day after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed away. Debbie was 84, Fisher was only 60. It’s just two more names to a very long year and roster of celebrity deaths. For most of us, we’ve never met these people. We’ve never shaken…

  • My Feelings in a Song

    My Feelings in a Song

    Thank you wonderful women that made this:   Because it’s how 2016 has been and how I feel and at least I can laugh a little. If you don’t know their stuff, check them out….Flo and Joan are my new favorite comedy duo!

  • When You Can’t Find It…Make It

    When You Can’t Find It…Make It

    Meaning I may make my wedding dress for less than $50….I call it a win