Whether it's putting together engaging content for big and small businesses, or documenting an airboat ride through the Everglades, I love finding and sharing stories. I'm a seasoned writer, nerd, and travel enthusiast, passionate about sharing stories and documenting the most notable experiences and tools of today. Want to see more samples? For business inquiries please reach out to me at alina8mail@gmail.com
After twelve years of providing indie nights, local and not-so-local music to the people of San Jose, the Blank Club has closed its doors. The news came as a shock to many since the club’s popularity hadn’t wained over the years, yet with lease agreements and other things to fuss about, the Blank Club has … More Bye Bye Blank Club
Thousands of San Joseians hit the polls yesterday for the ever underestimated General Election, and like on any Tuesday following the first Monday of the eleventh month, the people of America had to make some key local and state-wide decisions. Since this year has marked one of the dryest in the state’s history, Proposition 1, … More Voting is Sexy — Election Day 2014
The SoFA Street Fair, one of the things that made San Jose cool in the nineties, is back! On Sunday, thousands of San Joseians gathered on South First Street to enjoy what’s left of summer by drinking some ice cold brews, dancing (or moshing) in the street, and listening to some excellent local music. Indeed, … More The Return of the SoFA Street Fair
What does a hearse, local music, corn on the cobb and some Pabst Blue Ribbon have in common? Last Saturday, they were all very present at Motorpool Automotives, where the repair shop celebrated their one-year anniversary in conjunction with this cool guy Nate’s birthday. The event was community driven — Tap-Tempo, a local music shop, helped … More Last Saturday at Motorpool Automotives
Bacon. Bacon, bacon, bacon. The 2nd annual Bacon Festival was the perfect way to celebrate ‘merica and freedom: the freedom to put bacon on anything and everything. The Bacon Festival took over Caeser Chavez Park in downtown San Jose as well as Market Street, which loops around the park. On Friday, the takeover of bacon … More Bacon Festival 2014
Judy Sugiyama of Almaden first heard about The Little Free Library from a friend whose daughter was writing a research paper on literacy. The Little Free Library is a movement that began in Wisconsin in 2009 when Todd Bol decided to build a model of a school house and fill it with books to commemorate … More A Little Free Literacy
United States might be becoming a soccer loving country. Our neighbors to the South worship the sport, but for some reason in the United States soccer just hasn’t made a big enough impression. Some may say that soccer isn’t a “contact sport,” these people obviously haven’t noticed the lack of padding and protective gear on … More the FIFA fever
Festival season is the best season. It’s when we leave our world behind, and build a new one with thousands of artists, musicians and free minded people with a common aspiration to get festival and have fun. This world comes to life with the help of some very talented festival organizers, who work year-round like … More Festival season is here!
Art Boutiki, an SLG comic book shop on Race Street off of the Alameda, has taken part in a movement that has been blossoming in our area — where local businesses aspire to up-cycle the use of their space by showcasing local artist’s work. At Art Boutiki, the comic book shop occupies the front room. The … More Local Music @ Art Boutiki
In the 21st century, not every day in San Jose is Earth Day. Most days our spent driving around in our private cars, with the AC turned up and no one in the back or passenger seats to tell us the short route, while we cruise up and down San Tomas Expressway or Stevens Creek … More Earth Day!
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