The Blog Ender: Date 1

The R&B Jasmine How We Met I met RNB Jasmine backstage at an R&B party. She was introduced to me by a mutual friend, and the first thing she asked was, “Haven’t we met before?” I laughed and told her, “You look familiar, but I can’t place it.” She had this magnetic energy — the … Read more

The Blog Ender: Date 2

The R&B Jasmine The Waiting Game Two weeks since the first date. Travel, work, the general absurdity of life—none of it made coordinating schedules any easier. But now? Stars aligned. Jasmine had her eye on Sushi by Bao, a hyped little sushi den where the chef had a god-tier reputation and the reservations disappeared quicker … Read more

The Blog Ender: Date 3

R&B Jasmine Two Weeks Later Like clockwork, another two weeks passed before the next move. Same girl—Jasmine. Same vibe—R&B. But this one hit different. We circled back to where it all started: The Set. That R&B party in D.C. that somehow always feels like a cross between a D’Angelo music video and a Howard Homecoming … Read more

A Day Trip to Casa Candela: Finding Peace in the Mountains of Colombia (Almost)

The beach and Mountains have always been my escape. Whenever life feels overwhelming, I’ve learned to trust the road, to let it guide me somewhere new. That’s exactly what happened yesterday. Staring at my packed bag, I realized I needed more than just a break — I needed to breathe, to reconnect, to feel something deeper than … Read more

Guatapé: Colombia’s Hidden Gem, Uncovered

If you know me, you know Colombia isn’t just another stop on my travel checklist. Nah, Colombia is one of those places that gets right up under your skin, in the best way. And no place does that quite like Guatapé. Imagine this: It’s an easy day trip from Medellin, but it feels like stepping … Read more