This is my second time attending ATL Carnival. My first one, which was my first time at carnival all together, was 2018. I became instantly addicted. It’s an expensive hobby, but the experience and friendships you develop are priceless. Being that I’ve given the history of carnival in a previous post, I won’t go downContinue reading “ATL Carnival”
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N2DEEP Rodeo 2023
Each year, the saddle club N2DEEP hosts a rodeo in Boiling Springs, right outside of Shelby, NC. The event lasts Thursday to Sunday. However, if you just want to see the actual rodeo, you can go up on Saturday afternoon. After the rodeo, there’s a line dance party. If you’d like to join us inContinue reading “N2DEEP Rodeo 2023”
Things to do in Charlotte with Kids
As a teacher, I have plenty of time on my hands to spend with my kids. This is probably the single most important reason I stay in education. We only have 936 Saturdays with our kids, so I cherish those long summer days. However, sometimes, we tend to get fed up with each other becauseContinue reading “Things to do in Charlotte with Kids”
Dating on the Cheap: Charlotte Edition
*No one paid to be featured in this blog. However, if you’d like your business to be featured, please contact me for additional details. Dating in Charlotte for me was a challenge at first. By dating, I mean finding things for me and my significant other to do. We are from Charleston, where everything isContinue reading “Dating on the Cheap: Charlotte Edition”
Queen’s Cup Steeplechase
The 26th Annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, took place in Mineral Springs, NC, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association. This horse and dog race takes place the last Saturday of April and is attended by thousands of people. Similar to the Kentucky Derby, people dress up, wear unique hats, and make bets on horses and cute doggies. GrabContinue reading “Queen’s Cup Steeplechase”
5 Things to do on a Long Layover
Have you ever had an extended stay at the airport? Y’all, my trip to and from Jamaica was craziness. Long layovers and missed connections. So, first of all, if you ever try to book a flight for a carnival, please save up. It’s super expensive. Therefore, I tried to find the cheapest way to getContinue reading “5 Things to do on a Long Layover”
We are the Streetz Legends
A few months ago, I read ‘Boss Up’ by Rick Ross and it made me crave his music so badly. I would re-listen to songs that had come out years ago. I had an opportunity to see him in 2021 at Afronation in Puerto Rico, but it was so late. Plus, I was completely devastatedContinue reading “We are the Streetz Legends”
BALLROOM
For videos, check out my Youtube and Tiktok channels. Make sure to subscribe and/or follow. I was scrolling on Instagram, as I usually do to find fire events in the city for my group Queens of Charlotte, when I happened upon a flyer by the one and only Davita Galloway. If you don’t know, notContinue reading “BALLROOM”
TWERK
A few weeks ago, I was on Beyonce’s internet searching for a Tabata class. I frequently like to incorporate new practices into my fitness routine to keep it spicy and new. Last week, I took a soca fit class. So, I assumed this would be similar. I also assumed since I’m relatively fit, it wouldContinue reading “TWERK”
Poison: Book Signing and Tea Party
Check out “Poison Book Signing and Tea Party” on Eventbrite! Date: Sat, Mar 25 • 12:00 PM EDT Location: 1200 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC Poison Book Signing and Tea Party live Book Summary: Jasmine, a new teacher to the school, returns to her small town to start over. She runs into old friends and rehash old situations.Continue reading “Poison: Book Signing and Tea Party”
Shana Hannibal 