Essence Fest owes me nothing. NOTHING! I had an absolute blast and started planning next year's trip before I even went to the concert on Saturday night. I can totally see why people make this an annual trip, it's the perfect getaway and it's the soul-refresher I needed. I worked a half-day on Friday and made it to the airport about an hour and a half ... Read More
I’m going to Essence Fest 2017
This was one of those spur of the moment decisions, one of those last minute booked trips but I’m going to Essence Fest this year. I was invited and then the person who invited me backed out, but I know the lady who planned the trip so this should be fun. I had some airline credit with United so I didn't have to worry about paying for my flight, we got a great deal on the hotel ... Read More
Tuneage Tuesday – Sam Hunt
When your baby sister says "let's go see Sam Hunt at the Houston Rodeo you snag great seats and spend the night with a beer in your hand and singing along (slightly) off-key. I had a blast last night at the rodeo with my sister! We got in a bit before the show started and got some fair food (I have a post coming up about the best food at the Houston ... Read More
Party with Your Boots On – Beginner’s Guide to the Houston Rodeo
It's March and that means it's time for Rodeo Houston! We're about a week into this year's rodeo season and I've come across a few people in town who have said that they've never been. I'm always shocked when I hear that, especially from anyone who's lived here longer than a year because of how big the rodeo is and how long it is. The Houston Livestock ... Read More
Super Week Activities in Houston
I'm actually leaving the city today, but I wanted to share a few of the things you'll be able to get into if you're in town for the Super Bowl. There's supposed to be another half million people in the great city of Houston over the course of this week and everyone wasn't able to get a ticket to the big game. So here's a list of free or cheap things ... Read More