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Ah yes, derby city. Louisville, the city of fried chicken, bourbon and lovely southern drawls. Just south of the Ohio river this Kentucky city offers beautiful views and oodles of fun alike. There's just something about river towns that fills my heart with glee. Louisville is no different! The Big Four Pedestrian Bridge-  The big four is impressive! Spanning from the border of Kentucky, across the Ohio river to the Indiana shoreline this bridge is a must see. You can walk, bike or skate your way to the other side (scratch that, I just looked at their website and skateboarding is prohibited... if you try it you didn't get the idea from me...). Unfortunately I was unable to see them for myself but, the Big Four is famous for it's special lighting system that wraps around the bridge. At night it is illuminated in a variety of snazzy colors. Main Street: If you like quirky art, old architecture and museums this is the street for you. Home to the Louisville Slu...

Let's get para-normal  The Waverly Hills Sanitarium is one of the most haunted places in America. I've heard the stories and I've watched the shows. The Hills were on my paranormal bucket list for quite some time, luckily I was able to check them off! Before I get ahead of myself we need to backtrack. Let's dive into some of the history behind the haunt. The Waverly Hills Sanitarium once functioned as a tuberculosis hospital with cutting-edge treatments and technology to fight "the white plague". TB was spreading rapidly and Over 8,000 people took their last breath in the Sanitarium. Doctors became more and more desperate to find a cure. This lead to many painstaking and questionable procedures on patients. Another thing worth mentioning is TB is an airborne disease. Therefor, anyone who decided to dedicate their time to helping those who feel victim to the illness also put their own lives at risk. Many who worked at Waverly Hills ended up contracting the ...

Fears, we've all got em'.  I used to be afraid of needles, until I got tattooed. I used to be afraid of clowns, until I worked in a haunted house and was placed directly next to the clown room. Sure, I'm still not a fan of getting punctured at the doctor when they draw my blood and I still avoid interacting with clowns when I have the chance. However, these things don't bother me nearly as much as they once did and for that reason I consider myself victorious! Yes, I still have some fears today. Many of which are completely irrational. Here are a few for your reading pleasure... Sometimes I check the doors 300x before going to bed, I worry about plane crashes and I absolutely dread the thought of drowning. Most of these fears were implanted into my brain after countless hours of movies depicting anything and everything that could go wrong in the world (thanks a lot Hollywood). I am a woman who like any other person, has a small collection of things that I fear. h...

I feel a road trip coming on!  Check out a few fun places here in the Midwest! Wisconsin: Wisconsin Dells- Proud holder of the title, "water park capitol of the world". Wisconsin Dells is filled with just the right amount of over-the-top cheesiness to draw tourists from near and far. The Dells have a little somethin'-somethin' for everyone. With outrageous hotels, weird attractions and natural beauty who could resist? Somehow, even after all these years driving through this little spot always fills me with wonder. Here's a short list of things you will see, An Indian Jones inspired pyramid, an upside-down replica of the White House, the world's tallest man, wizards, a haunted dungeon, Paul Bunyan and a 3-story Trojan horse. This place is seriously strange, in a magical sort of way. If you spend the weekend be sure to see some nature. Built along the Wisconsin River it's not hard to get a little rustic! The rock formations along the river are absolute...

Greetings All! I'm here today to discuss my fails and successes thus far on my cruelty free make-up journey. I've been trying to slowly purge my naughty animal tested beauty products one by one and replace them with sunshine and butterfly happy non-animal tested goodness. There are some products that I've come to love and others that were straight-up flops. http://www.albionpleiad.com/2014/04/opinion-cruelty-free-and-beautiful/ Flop #1- Shea Moisture Coconut Oil Shampoo and Conditioner I was nearing the bottom of the bottle (shampoo bottle that is) and I was pretty pumped to purchase a new cruelty free replacement. After doing a quick search on the Googley for cruelty free drugstore brands I discovered Shea Moisture fit the bill. I'll admit I was pretty psyched to try this stuff out, it's not often I anticipate my nightly showers with excitement. Sadly, things didn't turn out as I had hoped. My dislike for the product may have been my fault because I...

Hooray for Adventure!  Devil's Lake is one of the most majestic places in Wisconsin. The scenery provides a glimpse of what Wisconsin could have been if those nasty glaciers didn't have to trudge through millions of years ago flattening the land like a pancake(rude). No other view in the state quite compares to that of Devil's Lake. Colorful treetops and stunning views of the sparkling water below are sure to delight those who trek to the top of the large boulder-filled hills that line the lake. If you're looking to visit Devil's Lake for the first time have no fear! I am a seasoned veteran of this park and I have a few nifty tips and tricks to help you make the most of your adventure! The Early Bird Gets the Worm. As you can imagine Devil's Lake is an extremely popular park. Whether you're visiting on a camping trip or just stopping by for the day plan on hitting-up the trails early! If you're not a morning person you can still get out and ...