the end. 🪩

SHORT update.

reminder: trust the universe ✨

w 0 r d s !

back UP… (you’ll get it. *teehee!)
🍑

new year // new streams!
(and other NEWS…)

reflecting on 2022. and, man… did I reflect. 💭✨

note to self: [add text here]

as seen on Substack…

Fun + Informative! I suggest shit like new music, some documentaries, AND music documentaries! (mocumentary recommendations also included 👍)

Hide your tears with this workout playlist I created to work out your feelings to! Also, OTHER NEWS!!

Fractured 4 ribs mid-August. Do not recommend (Post Malone can confirm). But here’s how I coped!

Lo a d in g . . .

MORE!! (I did say these weren’t going to be consistent.)

Fun things coming! For me anyway... Same content, just will “hit” different. (*not physically)

Why I started this blog in 2012(?) —not just make use of that obsolete Journalism degree I received. But to share as open/honestly as I do IRL, on my own terms.

See previous post to know what this is.

Combination of quick reviews suggestions on things to check out in Music, T.V., Film …or just Facts.

Bumble x Travel: A True Story of Firsts… | Mexico

Dimanche's next stop: Ciudad de México (CDMX) —aka Mexico City! Enamored by all she’s seen and read about the city, here’s how she explored “Street Taco Paradise” for the first time …and during parallelogram/lockdowns.

Dimanche visits to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for first time, ever …and during panorama. She shares her experience as well as advice from her travels!

Review of Jasper Fforde’s dystopian novel “Shades of Grey: The Road to High Saffron” …

Travel and culture guide, Dimanche shares helpful tips to stay safe if you decide to travel during COVID-19 pandemic.

Review of Philip Carlo’s chilling true crime book about Richard Ramírez, "The Night Stalker: The Disturbing Life and Chilling Crimes of Richard Ramirez” …

Though 2020 felt like two years and everything sucked, we did get good music! And free virtual concerts #silverlining

Cuz we all know 2020 sucked and re-making things was the standard.

I know everyone must feel that they have streamed “everything.” But have you tried …

Yeah — ideas for content when you live alone and single are gonna be questionable …

UPDATE: This post was written just before COVID-19 lockdown in Dallas.

the end. 🪩

SHORT update.

reminder: trust the universe ✨

w 0 r d s !

back UP… (you’ll get it. *teehee!)
🍑

new year // new streams!
(and other NEWS…)

note to self: [add text here]

Fun + Informative! I suggest shit like new music, some documentaries, AND music documentaries! (mocumentary recommendations also included 👍)

Hide your tears with this workout playlist I created to work out your feelings to! Also, OTHER NEWS!!

Fractured 4 ribs mid-August. Do not recommend (Post Malone can confirm). But here’s how I coped!

Lo a d in g . . .

MORE!! (I did say these weren’t going to be consistent.)

Fun things coming! For me anyway... Same content, just will “hit” different. (*not physically)

See previous post to know what this is.

Combination of quick reviews suggestions on things to check out in Music, T.V., Film …or just Facts.

Why I won’t play your suggestion on my Spotify … I’m able to analyze myself in an emotional level to reflect on the year in an internal “you really did feel that type of way” kinda of level.

Though 2020 felt like two years and everything sucked, we did get good music! And free virtual concerts #silverlining

Cuz we all know 2020 sucked and re-making things was the standard.

In the midst of chaos in the world, one thing that gives me a sense of peace has been the arts. Here’s my playlist I used to cope and create with this new norm ...

Honestly, it’s just my 2019 Top Songs by Spotify — all in one playlist. Thanks, Spotify! (easy post)

Featuring music from: EVERY ONE I AM INTO. But, like…in real time.
(updated pretty much daily by yours truly!)

Featuring music from: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Lapalux, Crazy P, Shabazz Palaces, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Sampha, B77, The Juan Maclean, Parov Stelar, xxyyxx, and MORE!!

Featuring music from: Little Dragon, Poolside, letherette, and Aaron Childs.

Featuring music from: Tame Impala (new!), Midnight Magic, sir Was, infinite bisous, and TOSHIO MATSUURA GROUP.

Featuring music from: Baths, Midnight Magic, LA Priest, Pond, U.S. Girls, Toro y Moi, Midnight Sister, and yes… Mr Twin Sister… again. #NoShame

Featuring music from: De La Soul, Little Dragon, Mr Twin Sister, Stimulator Jones, and Marvin Gaye.

Featuring music from: Quelle Rox, Hercules & Love Affair, Das Kope, Deem Spencer, and FKJ.

Featuring music from: Todd Terje, Mr Twin Sister, ODESZA, Part Time, and Choker.

Bumble x Travel: A True Story of Firsts… | Mexico

Dimanche's next stop: Ciudad de México (CDMX) —aka Mexico City! Enamored by all she’s seen and read about the city, here’s how she explored “Street Taco Paradise” for the first time …and during parallelogram/lockdowns.

Dimanche visits to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for first time, ever …and during panorama. She shares her experience as well as advice from her travels!

Travel and culture guide, Dimanche shares helpful tips to stay safe if you decide to travel during COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally got around to putting footage from my 2016 trip to Cabo San Lucas together. Enjoy!

Checking out bars, breweries, and speakeasies in Orlando, FL.

Travel diary of my first time in Seattle, WA.

Weekend in Vegas!

Favorite activities, beaches, and dining in Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico.

Highlights from meeting up a friend in Los Angeles, CA for her birthday.

Day trip to NOLA for Jeff's birthday! This year, three of Jeff's best friends joined us to celebrate, and for just a day there, we made every bit of it count. First stop: the liquor store.

First trip of the year to explore restaurants, speakeasies, and go hiking in Los Angeles, CA with our friend Khai. No dull moments!

Beyond excited I got to explore Honolulu, Hawaiʻi! It truly was AMAZING! Even though I nearly died the first day…haha. Check out a few highlights from exploring the beautiful island of Oʻahu:

Exploring some of the best New Orleans' restaurants, bars, and a few hidden gems.

Two-night stay at The Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes in Arizona for a relaxing getaway.

Quick Valentine's day trip to Nashville for food, speakeasies and live music.

How we explored Chicago in just two days and fell in love with the city.

Three days of drinking and dining in San Juan, Puerto Rico.