It’s that time, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Tomorrow, Wednesday April 10th, is the start of the playoff season! 16 teams are here and by the end of June, one will be the winner! This playoff season is extra special for me because 1) my super wonderful team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, are heading toRead More
48 Hours | Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA is located on the west side of Pennsylvania and is only a few hours drive away from Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, and Washington, DC. Pittsburgh’s nickname is The Steel City, gained from its history with steel mills, and is home to the greatest hockey team in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins. (And theyRead More
Weekend Travels | Packing Tips and Tricks
I recently traveled to Pittsburgh, PA and used this trip as an excuse to update some of my luggage staples! I was in desperate need of a new suitcase, travel bottles for shampoo, lotion, etc., and a durable over the shoulder bag that I could use while running around the city all weekend. Here areRead More
Monday Hockey Thoughts | 2.25.19
Side note before we begin: I am in no way an expert at the game of ice hockey. I’ve been a fan for 9 years and have followed the Pittsburgh Penguins pretty heavily that whole time. I do not play the game nor am I familiar with a lot of players in the league. AllRead More
A Southern Girl + Ice Hockey = Lots of Confused People
I always get asked similar questions when I talk about my obsession with hockey: “Why hockey?” “How did a girl from Georgia get hooked on hockey? And how did you find the Pittsburgh Penguins?” “Oh, are you from Pittsburgh?” (I wish!) Because I’m constantly talking about my love for hockey and my favorite team inRead More
Confidence | The Most Important Word of the Year
Confidence. Confidence is a word that’s never really been a part of my vocabulary in real life. In my head, I have all the confidence in the world. In my head, I’ve always thought that I was the coolest, funniest person in the world. Actual thoughts from my head: That Alana chick is the coolest.Read More
A Look Back at 2018
Why does Buzzfeed keep saying that 2018 was such a terrible year? Also, why am I still reading Buzzfeed? Either way, I think 2018 was a pretty good year! Let’s take a look back at the great things that 2018 brought my way. #4Parks1Day In February, I traveled to Orlando to complete my second 10KRead More
Real Talk | November 2018
Hello everyone! Today, I wanted to give you an update on The Life of Alana brand (I guess I’m a brand now), create a few goals for that so called “brand” and myself personally, and share some words of wisdom from a not-so-wise, but still semi-smart lady. I also think I’m going to make thisRead More
Favorites | September and October
How in the world are we halfway through October?! That realization just hit me this morning and I began freaking out! Time and to do lists are getting away from me and I hate that feeling! However, today (Sunday) I’m trying to catch up on a lot of things and get some serious work done.Read More
Review | The FOMO Factory | Austin, TX
Something you need to know about me: I’m a homebody. I enjoy spending my off days at home, sitting on my couch with Stark. However, every now and then, I’ll get off the couch, put on real pants, and have some fun outside of the house. This past Saturday, Jimmy and I both left theRead More