Riding Silent: I’m Still Here

I know the site has been really quiet since my last post, and there’s been plenty to write about, since the government shut down and everything, but unfortunately I’ve been a little busy with that whole wedding thing. So, in lieu of the darkness from the Freelance Rider, here’s a look at everything that our wedding planning has consisted of as we approach our final … Continue reading Riding Silent: I’m Still Here

I Read A Manga… And I Liked It?

As many of you know, the honeymoon is coming a couple of days after the wedding, and Japan is going to be new for both of us. The resounding question though has been: Why Japan?! For me, it’s simple. Tons of history, a rich culture full of varying levels of quietly understood respect, and awesome food. A honeymoon should be a trip of a lifetime, … Continue reading I Read A Manga… And I Liked It?

Making Social Media Work For You

Image: Paige Hogan for Third Wave Fashion To many people, social media is a game, one that almost isn’t worth playing because success is difficult to measure. Yes, the more followers or fans you have, the better it looks, but without meaningful relationships in that community, the numbers don’t mean anything. Advice flowed from the panel of industry experts that Third Wave Fashion put together, … Continue reading Making Social Media Work For You

The Art of Alienation: Photo Series

What makes something beautiful is always left to the individual, but what makes a photo great is entirely different. The strongest pieces don’t inspire happy feelings, but rather force you to question what is happening. To go a step further the question must be based on your own self reflection, and not the piece in front of you. To me, that is what makes a … Continue reading The Art of Alienation: Photo Series