Author Archives: alexlouisealonso

A Top 5 Calendar of Nashville’s Festive Christmas Freebies

Posted on November 24, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

For my entire life I’ve been that jerk. The one that blasts Christmas carols in July. Practically skips right on over Thanksgiving. Relies on Christmas socks as the only source of warmth come chilly months. Still prays for snow despite … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Lil Taste of Nashville’s Top 3 Hot Chicken Joints

Posted on November 19, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

Music City. Nashville has a big title to live up to as the ultimate country music center of America. What else is this crazy little town known for? The FOOD. Moving down here I was excited to indulge in all … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Top 5 iPhone Apps for the Clueless American

Posted on November 7, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

This week marks one of the most monumental moments in my young adult life. Ever since I was young, geeky little me longed for the day I too could partake in one of history’s greatest fought-for privileges. I craved the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Top 3 Ways America is Weathering this Storm

Posted on October 31, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

Sometimes it takes a literal gust of wind to break you out of a bubble… Living in this crazy city I now call home, it’s hard to keep up on the happenings going on outside of the Nashville bubble. It’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How the Nash Food Trucks are Servin’ Up in 3 Little Steps

Posted on October 23, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

Some may call me a tweetoholic. Don’t jump to conclusions now… I’m not one of those wow-I-just-had-the-best-bagel-of-my-life-type of tweethearts. In fact I pride myself in thinking I am both entertaining and fun to follow (not to toot my own horn). … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in biscuitluvtruck, coffeetrucknash, cupcaketweets, foodtrucks, grilled cheeserie, hossburgers, jonbalaya, mooversshakers, music city, nashville, thelatinwagon, yayosomg | Comments Off

ABC’s newest show “Nashville:” The Top 5 Reasons Why it’s Bound to Be a Showstoppin’ Hit

Posted on October 22, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

A few weeks back I ventured to the TN State Fair to scratch it off one of my many Nash-inspired bucket lists. Somewhere between the neon lights of traveling rides and the sweet aroma of kettle corn lay the greatest … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Top 5 Music City Must-Hit Venues

Posted on October 9, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

If you haven’t caught on just yet… I am constantly enthralled in lists. They consume me. It’s abnormal. I’m aware. Let’s move past this. To my pleasant surprise, however, I am not alone… Bucketlist blogging has gone viral and I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in 3rd & lindsley, 5 spot live, bucketlist, douglas corner cafe, music city, nashville, the basment, the stage | Comments Off

The Top 5 Twitter-Enhanced Revolutions

Posted on October 3, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

Like many of you, I am a tweetaholic. I tweet far too many times a day and often question why I am doing so. Embarrassed by the frequency, absurdity, and insignificance of my tweets, I had typically labeled Twitter as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Top Ten Cheap Dates Under 10 Bucks.

Posted on September 25, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

I’m sorry but no one, absolutely no one, wants to pay for anything these days. Being a college student living in Nashville, what better way to explore the city than through cheap and free adventures. Here are my top ten … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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This week’s spotlight: The Nashville Scene. What’s buzzing & what they’re inspiring me to do.

Posted on September 18, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

Well, this post has taken a full 180. What I thought would be a bucketlist of the fun adventures I wanted to partake in before heading abroad for the spring, I found myself inspired by local people and organizations in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Top Ten State of Mind

Posted on September 10, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

I live and breathe for lists. I list everything. I keep my to-do list as my prized possession. In fact, writing this without using a list is proving incredibly difficult for me. With the help of the work and research … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Top 3 of the 5.

Posted on September 7, 2012 by alexlouisealonso

As a newbie to the blogosphere I’ve been venturing into blogs out of my usual interests and across a spectrum from politics to wellness and just about everything else in between. Here are my top three points of five very … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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