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Compete in SoCal Badges for Life

I literally cannot think of anything cooler than competing in a lifting (cough, cough CrossFit style) competition ON THE BEACH. A lifting comp on the beach! Badges for Life is a new competition in Southern California on the beach in Huntington Beach. Epic pictures. And that’s why we all compete, right? #abzzzz Formed by a…

Missing Texas: Crawfish and Texas Country

There are many things I never knew were Texan until I left—saying “fixin’ to”, describing distances in minutes instead of miles, making small talk with grocery store cashiers—but there were others I knew I’d miss: Texas country, crawfish (it may be Cajun but we host Crawfish Boils like no one else, even when it’s 1,000…

Psychic Girl Comes to Aspen!

As this blog is entitled “You Are My Celebrity,” when a psychic-to-celebrities contacts you, you have to go for it. After all, we should all try to live like celebs, right? I already absolutely believe in intuition, psychics, and spirituality. I’ve grown up believing in it, from being able to find my mom’s earring in…

Austin: Fun Fun Fun Fest Aqua Olympics

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012’s Aqua Olympics is Sunday, August 19th at Fiesta Gardens and includes competitions in Stand Up Paddle Jousting, a “Revenge of the Nerds”-style belching contest, and much more. Register at funfunfunfest.com/2012_water_olympics. The festivities will also include pro riders soaring into the drink on the BMX Lagoon Launch and pro skaters ripping it up…

Aspen: Yoga in Action

YOGA IN ACTION DAY with Aaron King + Ashley Turner SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 | 9-11a | Paepcke Park (BY DONATION!) Sponsored by The Shakti Foundation + Aspen Yoga Society 2nd Annual YOGA IN ACTION day! The largest gathering of yogis in the valley comes together to raise money to end sexual slavery + support Yoga Votes. LIVE Music, Invocation by Native American elder +…

Aspen: Green Drinks

Thursday from 5-7pm, meet new people, learn some stuff, snag some snacks, AND check out the new exhibit Seasons of the Nuche at Aspen Historical Society—a must for anyone who calls Aspen home, even part time. It’s your history!

New Summer Drink Coco Breve

You know how when you’re floating the river, nothing tastes better than Keystone? But if you’re anywhere else, nothing tastes worse? Coco Brevé will likely taste better than Keystone on the river—although I did not test this assertion. This is no small feat. Because literally nothing tastes better. But the coconut water bevvie’s bubbles and alcohol…

Austin: Hope for Our Future

On Saturday, April 14th, from 4pm to 7pm, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be hosting an art opening with Project ClayPlay, Foster’s Angels, andHelping Hand Home at the South Lamar café (221 S Lamar).  The art on display and for sale comes from Foster’s Angels and/or Helping Hand Home children through the creative guidance of the dedicated…