Shawndrarussell

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• Sightseeing Sundays-Amsterdam (Part 3 of 6)

  Amsterdam was full of surprises. I envisioned trashy, dirty, and wild. Honestly, it was gorgeous, surrounded by water (did not know that! Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Savannah Saturdays: Savannah Derby Devils Bootcamp!

  This week, I got to feel like a Bad. Ass. Two of my friends and I went to the Savannah Derby Devils Roller Derby bootcamp. For those of you who aren't sure... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fiction Fridays: The Awakening

  The Awakening by Kate Chopin, published in 1899, is considered a scandalous novella about a woman who seemingly has it all but beneath the surface is... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, DEBATE, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Whatever Wednesdays-Learning Vs. Being Taught

  So this week, my friends Tina, Lynn, and I are doing a roller derby boot camp with the Savannah Derby Devils (more on this experience Saturday for my "Savannah... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Whatever Wednesdays-My Facebook "Writer" Page!

  So, I was starting to feel weird about posting every single piece of writing I do on my personal Facebook profile page because: Some people might only want to... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taste Tuesdays-Hardee's Charbroiled Turkey Burger

  I'm not a fast food advocate, but sometimes you just gotta. If you haven't tried one of these yet (and there is still a Hardee's somewhere near you), make it... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Marriage Mondays-Do You Believe in Love at First Sight?

  She said: I believe in connection at first sight. I think that there are people that you are drawn to because they are meant to be part of your lives (this... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sightseeing Sundays-Brussels, Belgium (Europe Part 2 of 6)

  

  We hopped on the Rail and headed for Brussels for a quick lunch stop. This was our first Eurail experience, and we absolutely loved it. Clean, comfortable, and... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Savannah Saturdays-Crystal Beer Parlor

  I have talked about this little gem briefly before, but it deserves it's own blog post. We absolutely love this place because it has a fun ambience, old-timey... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2011 DIARIES, DINING OUT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fiction Fridays-Water for Elephants, the Movie

  We saw this beautiful and brutal movie based on the novel that I posted about a few weeks ago. This movie is one of the few times that I can say that it is... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Whatever Wednesdays-Osama Bin Laden Controversy

  I usually don't usually get political on here because I just don't want to go there. But, when it comes to this huge event, I feel like I can't ignore it. Peopl... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taste Tuesdays-Flat Iron Steak

  This weekend at the wedding we attended, they had a delicious lightly marinated flat iron steak. Flat Iron is usually a little more affordable because it is... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Marriage Mondays-What to Look for in Couple Friends?

  She said: Ahh, the elusive couple friends. Gary and I have talked about this a lot, especially on our drive home last night after a fun-filled four day wedding... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, MARRIAGE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sightseeing Sundays-The Florida Keys

  This weekend we had an epic wedding four day event weekend in Islamorada, the top of the Florida Keys. Here are 5 misconceptions I had about the Keys, and why... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Savannah Saturdays-We Need an Awesome Movie Theater!

  So, I have heard about these fabulous movie theaters where you get served cocktails, the chairs are like recliners that you can snuggle in, and the food is... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fiction Fridays-"Passion"--my Attempt at a Shakespearean-style Sonnet

  So Yahoo! had a contest for the best Shakespearean-style sonnet, and I entered but will admit that while I do not think of myself as a poet, I did love writing... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Whatever Wednesdays-Left Brain Vs. Right Brain Debate

  Thanks to my Barstinations partner Rachel M Cotton, I tool the left vs. right brain creativity test via the Art Institute of Vancouver's test: click here to tak... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taste Tuesdays-S'mores Panini

  

  This chocolately, extra sweet concoction is a S'mores Panini that our friend shared with us at the Sand Gnats game we went to on Thursday. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tune Thursdays-Turtle Folk Cd Release Party

  Sorry my blog is late today--had a bunch of exciting meetings about our book project!!! Anyway, here is the link to my "Music Matters" article: Turtle Folk... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tune Thursdays-Savannah Morning News Article JuBee and the Morning After

  Check out JuBee and the Morning After, being labeled a new genre, "Hipster Hop":JuBee and the Morning After Past Savannah Morning News "Music Matters"... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011