Photography

Schmoopy Time with Erica and Shaun (10 Year Anniversary Pics)

Sometimes a girl just needs a little bit of help. And in this case, a photographer girl who doesn't seem to have many photos of herself in just about anything since she picked up a camera 7 years ago. So who do I call? Well, the very amazing Jessica Shumway of J Shumway Photography! A… Continue reading Schmoopy Time with Erica and Shaun (10 Year Anniversary Pics)

North America, Photography

14 Fab Photos of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island

In the case that you guys missed our very awesome #SavedByTheShell campaign, here are some photos of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel to provide you some amazing eye candy to get you through your day. From stunning, shell filled beaches, to some of the most gorgeous sunsets I've seen, we were not disappointed. A much needed vacation… Continue reading 14 Fab Photos of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island

Photography, Travel

My Very Own Art Gallery Showing – Help!

“I would love to showcase your work at my gallery!” “Huh?!” The words moved around on my screen, the room got dizzy, and I remembered to breathe. Someone wants to showcase *my* work? Never before have I heard the words, evocative and relatable, said to describe my photography - and even better, I have to… Continue reading My Very Own Art Gallery Showing – Help!

shooting range
Hometown Tourism, Story

Ladies Night at the Shooting Range

The hard metal slipped between my cold, clammy hands. Shivers took over my body as I hesitantly aimed the .45 at the target. Am I really doing this? I finally had the opportunity to head out to Monday night Ladies night at Red’s Indoor Shooting Range in Austin, Texas - Ladies’ gun rentals are free… Continue reading Ladies Night at the Shooting Range

Cloud Gate Chicago
North America, Travel

All Business in Chicago

Have you ever been drawn to a city before? I don’t quite understand it but I feel like I’m torn in a million different directions due to it. I don’t like big cities. I like my quaint, you can get everywhere in Austin in 20 minutes (without traffic) sized city. But for some reason I… Continue reading All Business in Chicago

Erica and Shaun are Burners
Thoughts

We’re Back!

I want to give a huge “THANK YOU” to all of you guys who have stood by our side while we took a little hiatus from Over Yonderlust. There was a time when things got so overwhelming, so complicated, and so stressful, that I had to let a few things go to re-prioritize my life… Continue reading We’re Back!

Wurstfest
Festivals, Hometown Tourism

Wurstfest – A Salute to Sausage

Ah, Texas. Bluebonnets, longhorns, BBQ, and lederhosen… wait, what? A part of Texas often overlooked by those who visit, one of the things that makes Central Texas so special is the German culture found in the surrounding Austin area. It may come as no surprise that one of the biggest fall celebrations in the area takes… Continue reading Wurstfest – A Salute to Sausage

Thoughts

Reintegration Catch 22 – A Flowchart

Yes, I realize that is has been a little quieter ‘round these parts than I would have liked them to be. To be honest, I’m being incredibly selfish with my time, completely surrounding myself with art endeavors and planning all of our Burns for the year. More than anything, I fail at adequately expressing what… Continue reading Reintegration Catch 22 – A Flowchart

breweries in Austin
Food, Hometown Tourism

Get Your Brew On – The 512 Brewing Company in Austin, Texas

I am definitely no stranger to drinking beer and getting my drink on. I mean, the following words have been added to my vocabulary over the years and I can only hope to pass them on. Boozetastic: A fantastic night involving booze. “The pub crawl is going to be boozetastic!” Beer-ing: A time dedicated to… Continue reading Get Your Brew On – The 512 Brewing Company in Austin, Texas

Blogiversary
Travel

Happy 4th Blogiversary Over Yonderlust!

HAPPY FOURTH FREAKING BLOGIVERSARY TO US! No, we haven’t disappeared. I promise. We have a gazillion things on our plate right now and we just don’t have any extra time to set aside for our love, Over Yonderlust. I can’t believe we have been in the blogging game for four freaking years. I think this… Continue reading Happy 4th Blogiversary Over Yonderlust!

Food Trucks at SXSW
Food, Hometown Tourism

5 Must Eat Food Trucks at SXSW

Heading to SXSW this year? You know, that massive music, film, and interactive conference in Austin this coming March? Did you know that Austin, Texas is known to have one of the most prolific food truck communities in the United States? Before putting bad quick food in your mouth, check out our “must eat” list… Continue reading 5 Must Eat Food Trucks at SXSW

Luminarium 2014
Hometown Tourism, Photography

Traveling Art: 2014 Luminarium Miracoco

The butterflies in my stomach started early on. This year, like all good things in Austin, the 2014 Miracoco Luminarium had a line going around the building like we were waiting outside Studio 54. All I wanted to do was get in. I become a kid again at this art installment and I was desperate… Continue reading Traveling Art: 2014 Luminarium Miracoco

hey you gonna eat or what
Food, Hometown Tourism

Food Truck Friday: Hey You Gonna Eat or What?

“We’re kinda backed up right now and you have quite a few people in front of you. Are you okay with that?” That statement alone is how you know you have stumbled across a badass food truck. A mid-afternoon on a Friday is just as busy as some of the more boutique brick-and-mortar restaurants found… Continue reading Food Truck Friday: Hey You Gonna Eat or What?

Manuel Antonio National Park
Central America, Photography

Manuel Antonio National Park: Monkeys, Raccoons, and Thieves – OH MY!

“Beware of the white faced monkeys. They work together with the raccoons to steal your things.” I rolled my eyes. Yeah, right. How can there be such a thing as interspecies cahoots? What we witnessed was just that at Manuel Antonio National Park. They get you when you are at your most vulnerable. Sleeping sunbathers… Continue reading Manuel Antonio National Park: Monkeys, Raccoons, and Thieves – OH MY!

Say You're An Artist
Hometown Tourism, Thoughts, Video

Step 1: Say You’re an Artist – Kingsley the Jellyfish Afterthoughts

At Flipside last year I heard some of the most amazing advice in a really long time. And the main gist was - If you want to do something, own it. If you want to be an artist, say you're an artist and do art. I didn’t realize how profound this statement was until it… Continue reading Step 1: Say You’re an Artist – Kingsley the Jellyfish Afterthoughts