Friday, October 15, 2010

Blogger - City Grits

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger!
Squirrel: Lara Ruth
Chapter:  Theta Theta -  Mississippi State University
Initiation Year:1998
Current City: New York City
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Blog: Grits in the City
URL: http://citygrits.net
RSS Feed: Wordpress
Twitter: districtbelle
Blog Category: Food/Dining
Description:
After graduating from Mississippi State, I've found myself moving along the East
Coast - starting in Miami before moving up to Washington D.C. and finally my current home, NYC. While I still can't cook to save my life (I'm talking *seriously* cook), but I'm well experienced in the art of ordering off of menus in tasty places.
I've traveled from one end of the city to the other in the name of
good food. My blog chronicles my dining excursions mainly in Manhattan, but also includes reviews from my travels around the US. Aside from food, you'll see occasional appearances from my other two loves, my Bama-born Yorkie, Dixie, and trapeze, my newest hobby.
(Also visit Lara's About Page at http://citygrits.wordpress.com/about/)

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Blogger - Perky to a Fault

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger


Squirrel: Katie Barber
Initiation Year: 2000
Current City: New York, NY
Hometown: Galesburg, IL
RSS Feed: Wordpress
Twitter: katieb82981
Blog Category: Personal
Description:
I'm a Midwestern transplant living in New York.  I love to travel, and I'm forever working on my novel.  My blog chronicles my adventures, whether it's climbing to the Statue of Liberty's crown of being reprimanded in yoga class.



Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Blogger - Just a Hokie trying to make it through law school...

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Manisha P. Patel

Chapter: Theta ChiVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Initiation Year: 2007
Current City: Greensboro, North Carolina
Alumnae Chapter: Triad Area AGD Alumnae 
RSS Feed: Atom 
Twitter: mppvt08
Blog Category: Trials and tribulations of life as a law student
Description:

I'm a third year law student trying to enjoy life and make it through law school! I love my family and friends who make everyday special and put up with me and my ridiculousness while I am in school!! Love my Hokies, Alpha Gam, and enjoying life :)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Squirrely Persistence

A true example of Squirrely Persistence
Mute the audio since the guy's commentary is awful and NSFW
Via [Boing Boing]

Blogger - The Lovely Aesthetic

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Jeanne
Chapter:
Delta Tau - Chapman University - California
Initiation Year: 2005
Current City: Los Angeles
Hometown: Honolulu
Blog: The Lovely Aesthetic
URL:
http://www.thelovelyaesthetic.com
RSS Feed: Atom
Twitter: Omjeanne
Blog Category: Fashion & Entertainment
 

Monday, October 11, 2010

Blogger - Tara Being Tara

Tara Being Tara
Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Tara Bonistall
Initiation Year: 2003
Current City: Cincinnati, OH
Alumnae Chapter: Cincinnati
RSS Feed: Atom 
Twitter:  tarabonistall
Blog Category: Life as a 20 something, sewing, DIY, wedding
Description:
I am a twenty-something young professional living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I've been here since May of 2008, and I have fallen in love with this city!



We recently moved to a new house, which I love more each and every day. We're having fun choosing paint colors, building furniture and sewing curtains.



I'm a social worker, and I work for a fantastic non-profit called Leadership Scholars. I spend my days helping inner-city kids in Cincinnati become leaders. Not a bad gig!
One of my students recently told me that I'm a young person with old person hobbies - which is totally true. My first love is quilting, but I've recently branched out to try other sewing projects. I love anything do-it-yourself.
Zac and I live with our anti-social cat who is cute but hates everyone but us. Our house doesn't have central air, so the no-blowdryer-casual-beach hair will be here until it's cooler outside! I had 10 minutes of fame as an MTV reporter a few years ago and my Gramma and I have all the same interests.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Blogger - Carlie Crash

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Carlie Bliss Irwin
Initiation Year: 2000
Current City: St. Louis, MO
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Twitter:  carbirwin
Blog Category: Not-a-mommy blog
Description:
I'm married and in my late 20's, trying to soak up the good things in life (i.e. going out, shopping, traveling) before the future "good things in life" (i.e. babies) come along.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Blogger - Tidefan Fare

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Rebecca Gordon
Chapter: Psi - University of Alabama
Initiation Year: 1991
Hometown & Current City: Birmingham, AL
Blog: Tidefan Fare
URL: www.tidefanfare.com
RSS Feed: Atom
Twitter: TidefanFare
Blog Category: tailgating and leftovers/ recipes, entertaining, fashion
Description:
An inside peek at how a working professional prepares real life meals and simple, stylish entertaining ideas that anyone can pull off to use in their own busy buget-minded lifestyle.
My blog focuses strongly on tailgate recipes, meus, and decorating ideas as I follow the football team of my alma mater: The Crimson Tide of the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!
I also work for Southern Living magazine as a food stylist/ writer/ recipe developer and tester and post frequently on happenings at the office.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Blogger - New England Newlywed





Amanda's married and has a new blog, so be sure to update your RSS readers.

Squirrel: Amanda Danley Gebhard
Chapter: Theta TauBelmont University - Nashville, Tn
Initiation Year: 2006
Current City: Hamden, Ct
Hometown: Nashville, Tn
Something Old
Blog: Amanda's Journey Down the Aisle
Blog Category: Weddings





Something New



RSS Feed: Atom
Twitter: AmandaGebhard


Blog Category: Cooking, Married Life



Description: I'm a sassy Southern-girl-turned-Northerner and a novice in the kitchen. I love my husband, my dog, and my crazy/wonderful life. :) I'm a sassy Southern-girl-turned-Northerner and a novice in the kitchen. I love my husband, my dog, and my crazy/wonderful life. :)




Blogger - My Path is Wide Open

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger

Squirrel: Andrea Olson
Chapter: Gamma Zeta - University of Memphis - TN
Initiation Year:2002
Current City:
Memphis, TN
Hometown: Germantown, TN
Alumnae Chapter:
Gamma Zeta
Blog: My Path is Wide Open
URL: http://mypathiswideopen.wordpress.com/

Twitter:
olsonah82
Blog Category:
hobbies, personal interest, life
Description:
My life as a late twenty something trying to figure out life post college, while looking towards my future.


Thursday, October 7, 2010

Blogger - My Name is Stefanie... and I'm A Craftaholic

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger

Squirrel: Stefanie Greenwood Williams
Chapter:
Gamma Xi - Murray State University - Murray, KY
Initiation Year:
1994
Current City:
Franklin, TN
Hometown:
Golconda, IL
Alumnae Chapter:
Nashville
Blog:
My Name is Stefanie... and I'm A Craftaholic
URL: 
http://www.totalcraftaddict.blogspot.com/
RSS Feed: Atom
Blog Category: hobbies, personal interest, crafts
Description:

I primarily write about my craft-related hobbies and how I find time to do something creative everyday.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Announcing the Member Map

Introducing our new map of Members which can be accessed via the Member Map link to the right.  This map is made up of all the members of the Alpha Gam Blog Network categorized by Current City and Chapter.
Each balloon color represents a chapter, and if you click on the balloon it will bring up the title and link of the Blog and the name of the blogger. I thought this would be a cool way of visualizing where our Network reaches. 

Blogger - Becoming Mrs.Beer

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Jess
Initiation Year: 2006
Current City: Fairfax, VA
Hometown: Stafford, VA
Alumnae Chapter: Old Dominion Alumnae Club
Blog Category: Wedding, Weight loss, Life
Description:
I live in Fairfax, VA with my two roommates and two adorable cats, Mischief and Cuerva. I am working full time and going to school in the evenings to become a special education teacher, and planning my wedding! :) My Fiance's last name is Beer, hence I am becoming Mrs. Beer on February 26, 2011!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Blogger - Blessed Beyond Belief

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Ashley Zeigler
Initiation Year: 2002
RSS Feed: Atom
Blog Category: Life, Family, First Time Mommy

Monday, October 4, 2010

Blogger - Confidently Crazy

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Tara Bopp
Initiation Year: 2000
Current City: Lexington, KY
Hometown: Paducah, KY
Alumnae Chapter: Bluegrass
RSS Feed: Atom
Blog Category: Life, Grad School, Alpha Gam
Description: Grad student... Sorority girl... Seattle-lover... Dog owner... Gleek... Twilighter... Sister... Best friend... Daughter blogs about her life, the crazy things that go through her head and the crazy things that go on around her.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Blogger - Polka Dots and Pineapple

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Laura Hanks Petrino
Initiation Year: 2002
Current City: Daniel Island, SC
Hometown: Auburn, KY

Blog Category: Life 
Description:
This blog is about our life - love, marriage, friends, family, our recent out-of-state move, parties and gatherings, lessons learned - all based on our faith in Christ.


Saturday, October 2, 2010

Blogger - Finding Harmony

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Katy Peat
Chapter: Beta Tau - Ball State University - Muncie, IN
Initiation Year: 2001
Current City: Indianapolis, IN
Hometown: Elkhart, IN
Blog Category: Life Learning Experiences
Description:
I started the blog as a way to navigate through life's learning experiences. I love music so most of the stories are related to an experience I had performing as a child or adult. I believe life is all about friends, family and finding balance and learning to laugh at life's journey, which is why I named it "Finding Harmony".

Friday, October 1, 2010

Blogger - HTHRphoto

Please join us in welcoming our latest Squirrel Blogger
Squirrel: Heather
Initiation Year: 2003
Current City: Fairfax, VA
Hometown: Herndon, Va
Alumnae Chapter: Old Dominion Alumnae Club
RSS Feed: Atom
Twitter: hrider
Blog Category: Photo Blog
Description: My life & travels, in photo!