Emily Bowman

View From the Top

I took a tour of the restricted tower of the Michigan Union yesterday. Ain’t I special? Here is a view from the roof. I do believe that is Hutchins Hall and the Law Quad, built in 1933 and 1924, respectively. University of Michigan campus of course. xo Em

Awesome Eats // Strawberry Summer Cake

Since one of my 101 in 1001 goals is to cook one new recipe per week (which is 34 by the time all is said and done), I decided to whip up a lil sumpin sumpin to celebrate the awesomeness that is summertime in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It’s been so beautiful here y’all… you just… Continue reading Awesome Eats // Strawberry Summer Cake

The Enchanted Forest Disc Golfery

In an effort to soak up all the summer lovin I can get, I accompanied the hubs to Hudson Mills Metropark so he could play a little disc golf. Look at him go: I didn’t play along this time. Instead, I just enjoyed the ridiculously gorgeous weather (a crisp 72 degrees and sunny) and the… Continue reading The Enchanted Forest Disc Golfery

Raffles are Rad

When Jeffrey and I relocated to Michigan I began compiling my ever-expanding list of things that southerners like myself would think are totally weird about the Midwest. I figured if anyone ever wanted to come visit us up here, I could send them the list beforehand so that they are not as shocked and appalled… Continue reading Raffles are Rad

Mmmmm Mojitos!

Ever since I read Rachel’s post at the internet’s new new, Lolling About, I’ve felt myself being drawn closer and closer to the summer’s first mojito. As Cuba’s signature beverage and a south Florida mainstay, mojitos remind me of sunny beaches and sweaty debauchery. In fact, the drink’s secret weapon is its ability to quench… Continue reading Mmmmm Mojitos!