http://youtu.be/EBL09zSiib0 If you thought you had weird neighbors when you were growing up, stop whining. Kids in New Orleans may be awoken by rattling cow bones and masked men and women telling them to stay in school and never ever join a gang – unless they want an early death. Too harsh? That’s not what … Continue reading »
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Project Go Girl TV, Ep.9: New Orleans – Cheap Eats Cajun Style, Sleep Like Royalty
We are in N’Awlins baby! Or is it New Awlins? I swear I heard N’Awlins, but the urban dictionary claims I must be a tourist if my ears are not trained to hear such subtleties. Say it anyway you like, but just make sure you give this city a go-around at least once in your … Continue reading »
Project Go Girl TV, Ep. 4: (S)Eating Arrangements at Monell’s in Nashville
Sit Together, Eat Together At Monell’s in Nashville Project: Go Girl / Episode 4 / Monell’s Restaurant / Nashville Be sure to check out ProjectGoGirl.com and our YouTube channel for more episodes! Crispy fried chicken. Sweet cinnamon apples. Hot homemade corn bread. I am going to get to that, but first, let’s talk seating arrangements. … Continue reading »
Project Go Girl TV, Ep. 2: Biscuits & Beyond in Nashville
For the Love of Nashville: A Beyond Just Biscuits Breakfast at Loveless Cafe “You gotta try the biscuits.” The same short statement from a whole lot of strangers. Now I am not a Southern girl, but with a breakfast like the one I had at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville, I actually feel disappointed that … Continue reading »
Couch Surfing – Part 1: Sleeping on a stranger’s couch?
Recently, I traveled for thirty days on a cross-country trip from Nashville, TN. to Los Angeles, CA. Though I was accommodated by bed and breakfasts and hotels on most nights, I also wanted to try a little something called couch surfing. I suppose couch surfing could mean reconnecting with a previous college roommate or an … Continue reading »
What’s in Hill Country?
I would not consider myself a “country girl.” I tend to crave city lights, endless eateries, and the occasional car next to me at a stop light. I pulled out of Houston content and munching on popcorn after a visit to their massive mall, The Galleria. After walking around with crowds of downtown shoppers, the … Continue reading »
Happily Lost in Houston
I thought Houston would be my least favorite stop on the map. Au Contraire! I suppose this is why one should never take reviews too seriously. Important to hear someone out, yes. Taking another person’s experience as a substitute for your own, no. A couple of harsh words about the city on an online travel … Continue reading »
How To Gain Five Pounds in Three Days
Today I ate half a bag of M&M’s as I was driving away from NOLA. I needed one last HURRAH! Now I have have one big bellyache. New Orleans, God love ya. Your tantalizing beignets and to-go cocktails. Your pralines. Your boudan. Your deep fried catfish with tartar sauce. Your jambalaya. My big bag of … Continue reading »
The Journey Begins
Follow me @in_her_twenties and on my ProjectGoGirl YouTube Channel! Drive to Memphis was beautiful! Tennessee is an absolutely amazing state to drive through this time of year. I will share pictures soon of all the changing leaves – orange, yellow, red, auburn, brown, green! What happened today? Well I woke up very early this morning, … Continue reading »
Explore
In 1925 the Society of Women Geographers was formed in response to prior exclusion from organizations such as the Explorers Club. The Explorers Club was a group of men who devoted themselves to the scientific exploration of land, water, and sky. Continue reading »