Champions To CureDuchenne 2013 – Friday, March 22, 2013

As many of you already know, a cause very close to my heart is called CureDuchenne, a national nonprofit that raises awareness and funds to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. If you are unfamiliar, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a devastating muscle disease in children, affecting one in every 3,500 male births. Historically, Duchenne […]

“Unofficial Mayor of Austin” Happy Hour Benefiting CureDuchenne – January 30, 2013

As many of you already know, a cause very close to my heart is called CureDuchenne, a national nonprofit that raises awareness and funds to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. If you are unfamiliar, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a devastating muscle disease in children, affecting one in every 3,500 male births. Historically, Duchenne boys have […]

THE YEAR IN PICTURES 2012: What A Year It Was!

The waning hours of 2012 are upon us and, in wrappin’ up this current chapter of life, I went back through my hundreds, if not thousands, of photos from the the past 12 months and confirmed what an excellent year it’s really been. Great times spent with friends, old and new, excellent travels, much fun […]

An Excellent Austin Holiday Tradition: 37th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Austinites, don’t miss out on an excellent Austin holiday tradition – the 37th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar starting up tomorrow at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704) and running from 11am-11pm daily through December 24th. Live music and art have made the original Armadillo Christmas Bazaar an iconic Austin event. […]

Birthday Boasting: 39 Reasons I Love Austin, Texas

While seeming incredibly unrealistic to me, today, I celebrate a whopping 39 years on this amazing carnival ride we call life. Considering I still feel like a kid at heart, continue to live life to the fullest (as best I can) and, honestly, have no immediate plans of “growing up” anytime soon,  I felt it […]

Where To Stay & Play: Top 10 Favorite Hotels in Austin

Fall has arrived, cooler temperatures are in the air and a wealth of great events on the horizon here in Austin over the coming weeks and months – Austin City Limits Music Festival, Texas Longhorns’ home football, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Formula 1 United States Grand Prix and so much more. Never a dull moment […]

High Above Austin: The University of Texas Tower Tour

Did you know that for a mere $6, you can take a 45-minute tour to the top of one of the most loved and recognizable structures in all of Austin – the Main Building (or more commonly known as “The Tower”) at the University of Texas? Yet another extremely cool and unique experience to be had […]

20 Excellent Experiences For Every True Austinite (and our visitors!)

Very often, nowadays, I get asked the question, “What are some cool things to do in Austin?,” or “What MUST I do when I visit Austin?” Not a simple question to answer, considering the wealth of amazing opportunities, cool experiences and off-the-beaten path fun to be had here in the Capital City. I sat down […]

The Skies Of Texas Are Upon You!

When it comes to the favorite aspects of “My Austin,” I can’t overlook my love and appreciation for the amazing sunsets and picturesque skies we are gifted with on a frequent basis all over this town, whether that be out at “The Sunset Capital of Texas,” The Oasis on Lake Travis, looking west from Lake […]