In my years of exploring, I had yet to travel internationally. When one of my friends invited me on a girls trip to Tulum, I knew I couldn't pass up the chance. The quickest and easiest way for me to get that stamp in my passport was to travel south of the U.S. border to... Continue Reading →
Fellow Okie – Jaleccia Ates
I've always admired photographers. There is so much power in capturing a moment in time. It's like finding a rare diamond. There's also a bit of fragility to the action. If not handled with care the moment is gone forever. A good photographer seizes those fleeting moments and creates keepsakes that last forever. I only... Continue Reading →
24 Hours in OKC: What to Do and Where to Eat
Oklahoma City is home to the OKC Thunder and OKC Dodgers but it has much more to offer. Here's a quick guide to OKC! Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072 The Sam Noble Natural History Museum showcases several historic creatures and also current species. This is an awesome... Continue Reading →
Fab Five
Five of my favorite things once again! Self Realization If you're around someone long enough it is inevitable for you to find something that you dislike about that person. A lot of the times it's simply nitpicking. I can be merciless when it comes to nitpicking. However, I realize this and flat-out know that it... Continue Reading →
Tools for Bloggers/Vloggers
There is definitely a learning curve with blogging. It is not always as easy as simply sitting down at the computer and typing. Photographs, graphics, and SEO quickly become very important to improving the look, feel, and popularity of your blog. Video blogging (commonly known as vlogging) is similar. You need eye catching thumbnails and... Continue Reading →
Denver, CO REMIX
I think it's safe to say that David and I have fallen in love with Denver, CO. Or at least "in like" with the scenic city. Spring Break of 2018 we decided to return to the beautiful Rocky Mountain and Mile High state of Colorado. As you may have picked up on, we have... Continue Reading →
The Blue Whale of Catoosa, OK
The famous U.S. Route 66 was established in 1926 and nicknamed the Mother Road by some. The highway runs from Illinois through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. There are several attractions along the route to entertain travelers. One of the various attractions is the Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The Blue... Continue Reading →
Black Travel Bloggers You Should Know
We out here y'all! Black travel aficionado's are all over. Thanks to social media platforms, like Instagram, it's more common to see people of color from the USA hanging out and exploring foreign lands. I have to admit I smile from ear-to-ear when I see people who look like me boarding a flight to a... Continue Reading →
Summer Photo Wrap-Up 2017
Hey y'all! It's been a nice (and quite hot) summer! I took a nice hiatus from blogging over the summer. However, that doesn't mean I haven't been occupied with other things! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-d4-QxhHrw My favorite products and items for summer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1LjBTdp3hI We tried some new and interesting snacks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WqSHXamRSc We stopped by the Annual Porter Peach... Continue Reading →
May Photo Wrap-Up 2017
Hey y'all hey! I can't believe it, but it's the end of May! To be honest, I had a somewhat uneventful month. But none the less I took a few pictures here and there and put up a few videos! https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=wPvbL9zxWac One of the most important things I did in May was celebrate Mother's Day... Continue Reading →