Once upon a time I didn’t really give a crap about podcasts. Well, I guess it’s more accurate to say that I was ignorant to the awesomeness that lies within the little ear nuggets. But there came a time when my iPhone playlists had bored me and I needed some auditory entertainment. One early morning… Continue reading The Top 3 Most Awesome Podcasts
Category: Life
Awesome Activism // Saudi Women for Driving
While this issue may not be as critical as genocide in Darfur, Saudi Women for Driving and related activism is a totally awesome campaign that I can get behind 100%. When I was in my teens, my parents and younger brother lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia while my dad worked for Saudi Arabian Airlines. I… Continue reading Awesome Activism // Saudi Women for Driving
Giving Myself Permission
If there is one thing I have learned during my quest for an awesome life, it is that it is PERFECTLY OKAY to change my mind about things. Just because I think that it would be totally awesome to go on a macrobiotic diet or do a different craft every night of the week or… Continue reading Giving Myself Permission
52 Projects // Plant Party
I’ve spent the past few days feeling pretty crummy and haven’t really been able to do more than change the channel on the tube. Which, as much as I dislike it, I welcomed it because I don’t want any sickness interfering with my trip to Chicago next weekend. Thankfully I’m feelin better and ready to… Continue reading 52 Projects // Plant Party
Awesome Beats // Bus Ridin
I have discovered the world’s best album to listen to while riding the bus: You are welcome. xo Em
Team Bowman // A Love Story
If those of you reading this don’t know us–or haven’t caught on by now–Team Bowman refers to my husband Jeffrey and I, and our power pup Maple Mae. It’s our identity, if you will. The name that will be emblazoned upon our family crest. The two words that would hover over the little stick figure… Continue reading Team Bowman // A Love Story
Team Bowman HQ // Part 1
Update: This is the first place since living in Pensacola that really feels like home. Which means, I completed #69 on my 101 in 1001 list. Booyah! The time has finally arrived. After 3 years of living in roommate or otherwise temporary living situations, Jeffrey and I have established our first home as a married couple.… Continue reading Team Bowman HQ // Part 1
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