What's been going on "backstage."

How's it going, America? Just kidding. That's the best sarcastic greeting that I could muster. Hello, and thank you for reading today.


So, as you can imagine, things have been pretty busy (do I sound like a broken record yet?) and a lot has been going on "backstage." Like, this:

Radio performances / live broadcasts at work, in the middle of the workday. 

Ringside photo opps at Mondo Lucha.

Soy lattes from Alterra. The very best.

Blonde Manhattans from Rumpus Room.

Widespread Panic.

My coworker's Smiths Tribute Band, The Salford Lads Club, at a Pablove benefit concert. The same night that last photo was taken, a very important question was asked... and answered:

Yes! (Not for me, for a gluten-sensitive friend).

And, more solemn moments...

My Dad's 60th Birthday. A visit from family. New friends. Old friends. Love.

Looking forward to this month, the Holidays, and more food, music and balanced living. Thanks for hanging out with me while I enjoy the ride!

You do the talking: Um, what's new? What have the past few weeks of your life been like? Any new artists you're listening to?

Things to do before you turn 30

I've been a little blue lately, for no good reason except this Sunday will be my 29th birthday.


I am thankful for all of the things in my life - the people, the places, all that I've earned and all that challenges me. However, turning 29 means one thing... I've got one year left before I turn 30. 


The number is intimidating! 30. I don't feel that I will need to dramatically change how I live my life, or even tweak it. I do feel that I'm a balanced individual. However, it's the sentimental things that get to me... all of those things on my 'bucket list' that somehow need to be accomplished before I am officially in my thirties. 


Ugh, thirties! Just typing it makes me cringe. Why? In 2010, I tried to live life to the fullest:


- Registered as a bone marrow donor


- Climbed Pikes Peak, alongside my Sister


- Traveled alone to two big cities - Chicago and San Francisco - for blogger conferences. Met tons of great people!


- Developed my blog and got more involved with the foodie / healthy living blog community.


- Rode on horseback through beautiful places - the Kettle Moraine of Wisconsin, and Garden of the Gods in Colorado


- Celebrated six years of love with Zak - and bought a house together


- Saw a ton of great concerts, continued to love my job


Despite all of this... I can't help but feel a little down about the age thing! I guess it's human to not want to get older?


To combat my blues, I've been Googling. Because Googling always helps. I searched, "What to do before you turn 30." Here are a few articles I found that are very decent:


Recordnet.com - 30 things to do before you turn 30


Socyberty - 30 Things to Do Before You Turn 30 and Reasons 
(this is a less serious one)


Hubpages - 10 Things All Twenty-Somethings Need To Do Before Turning 30


How are you with birthdays / aging? Calm? Anxious?