Hidden Gems of Gainesville

One of my good friends is graduating this semester with a degree in telecommunications - media and society at the University of Florida. As part of his bachelors degree, he must complete an undergraduate research/thesis. He called it "The American Experience," it was a look inside the three different races - Black, Hispanic and White who are either American and live here, or are from another country and discuss their experience living in America. He asked many different questions that were touchy subjects that has a different side to each answer, he also pertained some questions based on their race and their sexual orientation, and how they dealt with stigma, racism and even hate. Some questions were:  - Do you feel discriminated in some places, or have you been discriminated in some places based on your ethnicity? - As a latina growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, did you ever feel unwanted or different? Did you miss the culture back home in Puerto R...

Over the weekend I went to an indoor trampoline park. It was so much fun! I went with two of my best friends, and we jumped around for a good two hours. They have so many trampolines, and they have an obstacle course, swings, basketball and a foam pit in the trampoline area. They also have laser tag, and my friends and I played like five times. We went pretty late at night so it was just us three playing the game, and we loved it! DISCLAIMER - We were very soar the next morning, so don't be surprised if your body ached a little the next day, but it was totally worth it. Here is there website:  http://flipfactoryzone.com

Troy, New York. It used to be home to wealthy industrial workers in the early twentieth century, it was thought that the city would continue to blossom. By the 1970s, and maybe earlier, that thought vanished. Factories, highly-regarded workers and business owners has left for the bigger and better life in other cities and town; a chance for them to expand their business. Now, Brenda Ann Kenneally photographed who the people of Troy are. Most photos are shocking, a different from the life people had in the twentieth century. The photographs taken in this article does show a difference in life style, not what's better or worse. The article reads about Kenneally's life and how she grew up in Troy herself, and the photographs help describe the place, and who the people are. I really like this article and the photographs because it displays the people of a small city, just like Gainesville. I would love to do a project like that in Gainesville, who are the people that represent ...

One of the smallest, cutest and best places to visit is just around the corner from Gainesville - It's Micanopy! I have been wanting to go here since I transferred to the University of Florida. Since it was homecoming this weekend, my friends and I had a couple hours to kill before we went to Gator Growl (a huge concert held at the school,) and we decided to head over there. We had about two-three hours to kill, so we went to the most popular street, Cholokka Blvd. It's filled with beautiful and historical-like buildings. The street has several antique shops and cafe's, they even have a sword shop. It was a pretty neat little place to spend my afternoon. I took a 360 photo on the street so you can see all the places I visited: http://on.bubb.li/530880ax7l535jtl27aa932

I know I post things about Gainesville, but there is this great event in Orlando on Tuesday. If anyone is a blogger and is looking to expand their readership, followers and their brand all together, you should definitely attend this event.  The event is called "Advanced Instagram for Business." You will learn about a dvanced Instagram techniques to help your business grow. Orlando based blogger Brittany Clark will host the event. You will go over Feed Planning, Instagramming with Intention, Photography, Engagement Tips and How to Use Instagram Stories to attract new readers and followers.  Brittany Clark is not your ordinary blogger. She has been blogging on Instagram for the past 3 years. In that time she's grown her following from 1k to 10k and started making money each month on sponsored brand posts on Instagram. Some brands she's worked with include: Wendy's, Dr. Pepper, Reebok, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Caesar's Palace and more! I am in Orland...

It's that time of year again! Time to watch Hocus Pocus , decorate the house with ghouls and scare, buy or make a scary costume and eat some candy. It's Halloween! The Gainesville Sun put out an article about all the spooky fun things to do before, during and after the October 31st holiday. Some of the events they share are farm festivals, corn mazes and even a peanut patch! Check it out: https://www.gainesville.com/news/20181019/get-ready-for-some-spooky-fun

Roger's Farm is a family owned farm for over 30 years and as of March 2018, the farm was sold to a local family that is 5th generation in agriculture. The  goal of the new owners is to keep the character of the farm alive.  They have many events that include the "u-pick strawberry" in the spring, fresh peas and butter beans pickin' during the summer and right now they have a fall festivity -the annual fall festival and corn maze! I went here with my friends last week and we had so much fun! I have never been a maze before, I got to live out a childhood dream. Make sure to take some photos and wear your best fall outfit. They are open every Friday from 5-11 pm, Saturday from 11 am - 11 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Keep in my they are open unil November 3rd for the fall season.  https://rogersfarmfl.com