First Speech Contest in Two Years

It felt great to attend my first in person Toastmasters event in two years. It felt great to get out of the house on a cold February day. It felt great to talk to people again, who get me and my gender nonconformity ⚧ 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 . I hope to have more opportunities like thatContinue reading “First Speech Contest in Two Years”

Cincinnati’s Super Season

After the 2018 season ended, the Cincinnati Bengals fired longtime coach Marvin Lewis after 16 seasons (which included zero playoff wins and the longest playoff win drought in the NFL). A 4-1 start to the 2018 campaign ended with nine losses in their last eleven games. Enough was enough and it was time for aContinue reading “Cincinnati’s Super Season”

Valentine’s Day Coffee in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

I was introduced to 512 Coffee and Ice Cream on a sunny October day. I was going there to try out their Pumpkin Spice latte while doing my coffeehouse tour for the best PSL and fall treats. I was quite impressed with the service and the cafe itself. Today was my second visit to 512Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Coffee in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”

How I’m Spending Valentine’s Day ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

To answer the question that is the title of today’s blog, I’ll make that very simple. I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day with the person I’m spending the rest of my life with— ME. Inspired by an Instagram influencer and beauty/fashion blogger, I’m celebrating self-love this year. I will buy some chocolates later this week; however, IContinue reading “How I’m Spending Valentine’s Day ❤️ ❤️ ❤️”

My First Visit to The Kentlee

It was a week late but, today was my first visit to the Kentlee, the newest coffee shop in town. After my experience this morning, it won’t my last visit either. The Kentlee opened in November of 2011. It’s located along Route 30 where Stickley Audi & Company was located. The building also houses aContinue reading “My First Visit to The Kentlee”