2025 wasn’t just a list of events - it was a year of duality. Joy and challenge. Confidence and doubt. Structure and burnout. Rediscovering parts of myself while learning entirely new things. This reflection looks back on a full, complicated year and the lessons that came with it.
Tag: music
In the Crowd: Blue October We Didn’t Die Young Tour – Detroit – 11/8/2025
There’s a certain kind of closeness that only happens at a Blue October show. It’s something I’ve felt at every single one of their concerts, no matter the venue or the tour. Justin and the band have this incredible ability to make a room full of strangers feel like family. Fans talk to each other… Continue reading In the Crowd: Blue October We Didn’t Die Young Tour – Detroit – 11/8/2025
In the Crowd: Nine Inch Nails Peel It Back Tour – Detroit – 8/22/2025
My first “In the Crowd” post kicks off with an unforgettable concert experience. If you’re planning to see the Peel It Back Tour and want to go in blind like I did, stop reading now—trust me, the surprises are worth it. From a hauntingly intimate B-stage performance to the feral energy of the main stage, this show completely redefined what a live NIN experience can be. And yes, I still can’t get over that “meh” girl in the NIN sweatshirt.
From Onyx Night to Opalite
My first listen to The Life of a Showgirl was… not ideal. I was driving home with friends from a really loud concert - my hearing was shot, my attention span was nonexistent, and honestly, I probably shouldn’t have trusted myself with new Taylor in that state. Lesson learned: no more first listens unless my… Continue reading From Onyx Night to Opalite
Same Old Story (But With New Words)
Here we go again. I haven't written a blog since July 17th. Cue me saying, “I really want to write more.” And I do. Really. Pinky promise this time. My husband is always amazed at my memory. He’ll ask, “How do you remember when this happened? Or which concerts you’ve been to? Or the exact… Continue reading Same Old Story (But With New Words)
Goals for 2016
It is that time of year again! The New Year, and with it comes the resolutions. Something that I teach my patients about as a dietitian is setting SMART goals. So what is a SMART goal? Here's what I learned from an aritcle put out by MSU Extension: SPECIFIC. A SMART goal focuses on answering… Continue reading Goals for 2016
Keeping It Real: My Goals for 2014, Accomplished?
So here's my list of goals for 2014, minus the ones that I decided not to accomplish earlier this year. I finished 10/27 of last year's goals, not too shabby! I'm ready to start a new list of goals for 2015. Cancel my membership at my current gym and get a new membership somewhere else… Continue reading Keeping It Real: My Goals for 2014, Accomplished?
RD on the Run 