DecemberDec 13 Thursday 07
Be back on Sunday...
I got my new car last night, which means I'll be taking off for Nebraska and Iowa tomorrow, as planned. I'm going to leave around 10 a.m., because unless I have to make it to an airport, I want to sleep in on my days off! It is a vacation, after all.
I'll be staying in …
DecemberDec 10 Monday 07
New Wheels & Flat Tires
I went car shopping on Saturday! And, yes, I did decide to go with the Prius. Unfortunately, the dealership didn't have one in stock, so I have to wait for them to call me about it this week. I need, need, need it by Friday if I'm going to make it to Nebraska this …
DecemberDec 4 Tuesday 07
How to Keep a Travel Journal (Great article!)
I found a great article at www.eHow.com about how to keep a travel journal. It's a quick read with lots of great tips. Peep it here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_13115_keep-travel-journal.html
FREE Gifts from theALTERNAtraveler!
FREE Donation Gifts at www.theALTERNAtraveler.com!
theALTERNAtraveler merchandise is here!!!
With each donation of $5 or more, you will receive a FREE gift! Over time, a series of free gifts will be offered, changing as I run out of their limited quantities. After each …
MOOLAH Update!
Not only did I make another deposit today, but someone else did, too - I got my very first donation!!! I ordered some schwag yesterday from my personal savings... theALTERNAtraveler business cards and the first in the series of free gifts (for you!) should arrive at my …
My biznazz cards arrived!
When I went home for lunch today, what should I find waiting for me on my kitchen counter??? My business cards! They look great and I can't wait to start circulating them.
* You can click on the images below for a larger view.
Front:
Back:
If I've got business cards, that …
How to Make the Most Out of Your Vacation
I just wrote my first advice article on www.eHow.com. The copy is below, along with a direct link to the article. Feedback is welcome, of course!
http://www.ehow.com/how_2098142_vacation.html
Introduction
Everyone has taken a vacation and come home feeling more worn out …
Jazz & Wine @ Walter Payton's Roundhouse, Aurora, IL (10/10/07)
My friend Missy won tickets to Jazz & Wine night at Walter Payton's Roundhouse in Aurora. It was my very first wine tasting and it was a blast! Read all about it below.
Date(s): 10/10/07
Airfare/Gas: It's right down the …
What an awesome weekend!
I had my dear friend's Vegas band, The day after..., in for a visit over the weekend. They are currently on an east coast tour, so I got to see two of their shows at two venues I've never visited before. I'll be adding some new reviews in the next couple days.
In the …
10% of Goal Acheived!!!
theALTERNAtraveler is now officially over 10% of goal savings!
TOTAL BALANCE: $1004.00 (10.04% of Goal) 
** $9.10 from Donations **
I've given out my first free gift. You could be next! Just donate $5 or more and I'll get that bad boy out to you. Click here to donate.
MOOLAH Update!
Not only did I make another deposit today, but someone else did, too - I got my very first donation!!! I ordered some schwag yesterday from my personal savings... theALTERNAtraveler business cards and the first in the series of free gifts (for you!) should arrive at my …
Silvie's Lounge, Chicago, IL (10/12/07) & XO Underground, Morris, IL (10/13/07)
My friend Daniel's band, The day after..., paid a visit to the Chicagoland area a couple weeks ago. I got the chance to check them out at two venues I've never been to before, including Silvie's Lounge in Chicago and XO Underground in Morris, IL. You can find reviews of …
FREE Gifts from theALTERNAtraveler!
FREE Donation Gifts at www.theALTERNAtraveler.com!
theALTERNAtraveler merchandise is here!!!
With each donation of $5 or more, you will receive a FREE gift! Over time, a series of free gifts will be offered, changing as I run out of their limited quantities. After each …
How to Keep a Travel Journal (Great article!)
I found a great article at www.eHow.com about how to keep a travel journal. It's a quick read with lots of great tips. Peep it here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_13115_keep-travel-journal.html
Milwaukee, here we come...
I'll be walking out the door to go to Milwaukee in about 20 minutes. No plans in mind yet, but we did book a hotel. It was $91!!! Damn. But it's very close to downtown, and the last time I went there I sprung for the much cheaper alternative and ended up paying the …
How to Make the Most Out of Your Vacation
I just wrote my first advice article on www.eHow.com. The copy is below, along with a direct link to the article. Feedback is welcome, of course!
http://www.ehow.com/how_2098142_vacation.html
Introduction
Everyone has taken a vacation and come home feeling more worn out …
I've got their blessing.
I finally told my parents about theALTERNAtraveler project and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they are both 100% supportive of the idea. In fact, my dad told me that about 20 years ago he considered creating a travel magazine of his own. Who knew?
You …
My biznazz cards arrived!
When I went home for lunch today, what should I find waiting for me on my kitchen counter??? My business cards! They look great and I can't wait to start circulating them.
* You can click on the images below for a larger view.
Front:
Back:
If I've got business cards, that …
My first press recognition!
I've had one of my articles reposted by a band that I reviewed - that's my first recognition as a credible press source!
Happy, happy, happy am I.
Wanna see it? It's at www.myspace.com/katvictoriamusic (as their latest blog entry).
P.S. Milwaukee reviews are nearly done! …
Milwaukee, WI (10/20/07 - 10/21/07)
Milwaukee, WI
My trusty, and always amiable, travel companion, Brown, and I visited Milwaukee, WI last weekend. We booked hotel accommodations ahead of time, but aside from that we made no plans. We like to wing it, and we're generally pretty good at it, too.
We started …