At the golden hour of 5:45 am on the 8th of September, I departed on my next big adventure: a temporary relocation to Yellow Springs, Ohio (Yes, you read that properly. I said Ohio!). A small, eccentric and artistic college town surrounded by greenery and inhabited by people rumored to be some of the nicest in the country, I decided it was finally time to pay it a visit (my father lives there and has been begging me to come check it out for about a year now). Although born and raised in sunny Southern California, I am by no means attached to it. I'm not sure why, but I've always had a feeling I belong elsewhere, which brings me to why I made the decision to travel to Ohio: if it turns out I fall in love with it as hard & fast as my father did (it took him 2 days!), I am most likely going to permanently relocate to Ohio. It would be a huge leap in a new direction, but I'm unafraid and more ready than ever! For the next 2 months I will be posting from Yellow Springs & sharing it with all of you! I'm really excited to see what lies ahead and what this new town could possibly hold for me. With 2 plane tickets & a glossy Vogue September issue in hand, Ohio, here I come! xx
To get a little idea of what it's like, just click here!
In my 20 years of music-loving existence, I had never been to a concert. A little hard to believe, right!? After months of cyber-stalking one of our favorite rappers, Kid Cudi, my best friend Tiffany and I finally saw our opportunity to catch him live when he posted a touring schedule that hit a city relatively close to our hometown. Not only was this the perfect opportunity for us to get some quality time together since she currently lives 8 hours away from me, this was also a chance for me to finally attend a concert! And if that wasn't already enough, Tyler, The Creator was his opening act! It was a concert tailor made for me! As we excitedly plotted & planned our trip to San Diego for the show, we knew we needed to make room in our plans for girl talk and good eats. Here are a few photographs from the day!
We started our adventure with a round of tea from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
I felt like trying something new! After careful consideration, I settled on a Strawberry Cream Green Tea Iced Tea Vanilla Latte. A mouthful to say, but so delicious! I would order it again in a heartbeat!
After a 2 hour drive where we rapped along to Kid Cudi's entire Indicud album (his most recent release), we arrived at Phil's BBQ, a popular restaurant located in San Diego.
We both ordered BBQ Turkey Burgers & French Fries. We aren't sure what they put in their sauce, but it was to die for!
After rummaging through 3 different thrift stores in search of the perfect pair of overalls (a gem I was unsuccessful at finding) and a round of coffee to rouse us from our looming food comas, show time was upon us! Unfortunately, cameras weren't allowed inside the venue. So for your viewing pleasure, here are some photos taken with my iPhone:
Within the sea of sweaty bodies on the Arena floor, we danced, we laughed, we sang, we screamed, we jumped, we chanted, we lifted our hands & lost our voices in the process. Both artists performed songs from old and new albums. Cudi nearly made me cry with his heartfelt rendition of Pursuit of Happiness while Tyler had me hyped as I aggressively shouted out the lyrics to IFHY. Kid Cudi is an honest and incredibly talented visionary. Not only are his beats out of this world, the lyrical content of his songs always hits home. His songs are personal, like pages from a diary being shared with the world. If he comes to a town near you, I suggest paying his concert a visit! An unforgettable adventure, I'd say my first concert was an incredible success! xx
Fairly hidden along the rocky coastline of a California beach lover's favorite highway, PCH, is this gem: The Getty Villa (often confused with her sister museum, The Getty Center located in Los Angeles). This past Sunday, my friend Grace and I decided to pay this highly revered place a visit, and we were definitely not disappointed! If you are a Roman and/or Greek history buff like myself, this is most definitely a place for you! Filled with art you can literally touch (although you are advised not to by the multiple security staff and signs scattered around the premises), gardens so gorgeous you would think you stepped on the set of a European film, and balconies overlooking the glittery Pacific ocean (a view that would take anyone's breath away), this place is nothing short of spectacular. Here are just a few of my favorite photographs from our visit!
And if that wasn't already magical enough, this place is completely FREE (except for parking, which is only $15. Definitely manageable and you can split it with a friend!) All you have to do is reserve your ticket here.
I highly recommend going, you won't regret it! xx
To start, I'd like to properly introduce myself: My name is Andreece, Reece for short. California grown, I'm a singer with dreams of seeing as much of the world as I possibly can before my time on Earth is up. So far, my voice has taken me to some pretty incredible places: from the gondolas of Venice to the beaches of Hawaii and the Bahamas, I have seen some truly beautiful people, places and things. So before I begin posting new things on this blog, I want to take a moment to celebrate the magical memories I've already had the blessed fortune of making!
Needless to say, I have had some really special opportunites over the last few years! And I wouldn't trade the memories I've made for the whole world. Here's to moving forward and creating even more magical memories of a lifetime! xx
"Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!"-Dr. Seuss
Oh, the places I have been, and oh, the places I will go!
