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Festival Season

Sasquatch

The year is 2013, and we fortunate people are unquestionably far from having any sort of shortages when it comes to choosing a music festival to attend. Each festival donning its own uniqueness and charm all while offering a special distinctiveness for everyone. With that being said I gotta give my two cents and mad props to the festival I enjoy the most year after year after year….. Sasquatch!   Now I realize everyone has their own way of “festivaling.” Some like to... [Keep Reading]

Juno Jam 2013

As most of you know Juno week is just around the corner, firing up on April 15th and is being hosted in none other than the Queen City, the city that rhymes with fun, my hometown, Regina Saskatchewan!!! But what some of you don’t know is that a few of Regina’s finest musicians have been working hard planning JUNO JAM, an epic jam sesh to help kick off this amazing musical week. Juno Jam is the biggest acoustic jam session that Regina has ever seen. They hope to have a turnout... [Keep Reading]

Thirstday

Mmmmmm

Top 5 Drinks in Nicaragua: 1. Macua, Nicaragua’s national drink, named after a tropical bird here in Nica. It’s made with white rum and fruit juices, usually lime and guava and blended with ice, I like to think of it like an adult slurpee. It’s one of my favourite pastimes, drinking one of these guys on the beach while watching the beautiful sunsets San Juan has to offer. 2. Coconut Water, pretty self explanatory with this one. It definitely has a unique taste that... [Keep Reading]

Ride or Die 2013

Well We Didn't Die, but We Barely Survived

Well three strikes and I was outta Mexico. Nothing happened the way I planned and after visas, work, and living accommodations all fell through, I took it as a sign that maybe me and Mexico weren’t meant to be… for now anyways. But since I was already there, I figured hey, might as well stay a couple months and hang out with one of my raddest friends, Michelle Braun. She’s one of very few that is equally as crazy as me and can keep up with my shenanigans, which is why I love... [Keep Reading]

Fashion Fridays

Backpacker/Beach Bum Edition

Maybe not your traditional “Fashion Friday,” but why not a lil something for the backpackers/beach bums. So here you are, a list of a few essentials for when you are travelling: - Sarong – You can take it to the beach to lay on, or use it to dry off with. It can also be used as a beach cover up. If you’re staying somewhere hot, you can use it as a nice light sheet to cover up with at night. Or I’ve found that some of the buses in Central and South America... [Keep Reading]

Bonnaroo

2013 Lineup

Bonaroo, Bonaroo, Bonaroo, what can I say about you? Absolutely nothing. But that’s only because I have not been honoured yet with your grace. However, you are definitely on the top of my list of music festivals I am extremely stoked to check out. With a wide array of musical legends, trending artists, and new thriving bands, there is without a doubt more than enough acts to satisfy everyone’s musical palate.    Breathtaking and booty shaking music aside Bonaroo... [Keep Reading]

Adios Regina Hola Mexico

To be honest, I'm kinda surprised I lasted in Regina as long as I did this year. Maybe the most amazing summer yet had something to do with it. Filled with family and new friends, music festivals, Stampede, Vegas, Emma Lake, girl trips to both Calgary and the Okanagan. And let's not forget the infamous Sunday Fundays out at Regina Beach. Now here I am, early November and I am still stuck in Regina without a plan, surprise surprise. With a general idea of what I wanted to do I started... [Keep Reading]

Top 3 Albums of 2012

Better Late than Never

 I know, we are now a couple weeks into this wonderful and mysterious new year, but I feel it is completely necessary to mention my top 3 albums of 2012 that have been keeping me company on beaches, airplanes, in airports and waiting rooms this past year, along with my reasoning behind it. My Top 3 Albums of the Year and Why…. Best all Around Feel Good, Something I can Listen to Anytime Anyplace:Of Monsters and Men – My Head is an Animal (April 3rd 2012): I... [Keep Reading]

Girls Week Away in Beautiful BC

Well it's official, we've had our first snowfall, winter is here, and I am outta here! Before I go, I need to reminisce about my last trip of the summer to the beautiful British Columbia with four of my besties.So the adventure began in Vancouver. First stop, Local Public Eatery for lunch. Their logo is, “common food done uncommonly well.” And they could not be more correct. It is located in Kitsilano and has the absolute best veggie burger and calamari I have ever had in my... [Keep Reading]

Good-Bye Distrikt

The Distrikt Will Be Closing its Doors for One Final Time This Weekend

 After seven years of gracing music fans and party animals of all ages in Regina it is time for us to bid adios to the Distrikt as they close their doors one final time on September 16th. I, amongst many others I’m sure will always have such fond memories, blurry memories, and maybe even no memory at all of numerous nights spent at the Distrikt with both family and friends. The building housing the Distrikt is located at 1326 Hamilton St, which originally opened its doors over... [Keep Reading]

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