March Madness has a way of taking over your life. The brackets, the buzzerâbeaters, the Cinderella storiesâitâs the kind of chaos sports fans live for. But in 2010, the NCAA Tournament wasnât just about basketball for me. It was about friendship, Purdue pride, and one unforgettable...
On February 27, 2010, the earth shook violently off the coast of Chile. It was one of the strongest earthquakes ever recordedâan 8.8 magnitude âheart quakeâ that rattled not only South America but the entire Pacific basin. The quake unleashed a tsunami that rippled outward, sending waves...
Bowling, Beers, and Big Ten Pride: The Legendary 2009 Pub Crawl in San Diego October 2009. San Diego. The air was crisp, the football season was in full swing, and the Big Ten Club of Southern California was ready to throw down in true Midwestern style. Their annual Big Ten Pub Crawl took...
Halloween in San Diegoâs Gaslamp Quarter is unlike anywhere else. The streets pulse with energy, costumes spill out of every doorway, and the air feels charged with possibility. My night began at the Cuban Cigar Factory, tucked into the heart of downtown, where the scent of rich...
Encinitas has always had a special place in my heart. The coastal town carries that laidâback California vibe where surfboards lean against cafĂ© walls and the smell of saltwater drifts through the streets. In September 2009, I found myself at Moonlight Beach for one of the most unique...
Ashleyâs birthday in 2009 wasnât just another gatheringâit was an allâday celebration that started under the San Diego sun and carried on until the early hours of the morning. August 23rd was hot, bright, and perfect for a pool party, so we decided to make the most of it. By noon, friends...
It was one of those summers where music seemed to pulse through the city, and for me, the highlight was the night we went to Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista (just outside San Diego) to see No Doubt, The Sounds, and Panic! at the Disco. It wasnât just a concertâit was an...
2009 was a simpler timeâskinny jeans were in, flip phones were still clinging to relevance, and I thought going to a No Doubt concert would be a chill night of ska nostalgia. Spoiler alert: it was chaos wrapped in Gwen Stefani glitter, and I loved every second of it. The Lineup:...