Liz McGuire, Author at Asheville Blog

Liz McGuire

Liz is a blogger, writer, and amateur photographer in Asheville, NC. She is a returning expat, re-adjusting to American life after living in Sweden for the past three years. On any given day you can find her planning her next adventure with her wife, blogging away on her blog (www.belovelive.com) about daily life and social issues, and discovering little hidden gems and secret places in the city. She faithfully totes her camera and her coffee mug everywhere she goes. And she’s always up for a conversation about spirituality, politics, or other taboo topics. You can find her on the web at www.belovelive.com.

Day 7: Coffee is RAD!

September 10, 2013 Comments Off on Day 7: Coffee is RAD!

i am still reeling from the amazing day that i had yesterday. it was truly unbelieveable and i can't stop thinking about it. i think i needed my fika time today to just enjoy some time alone and process it all = write a blog post on my personal blog. so, i headed down to the RAD and did just that.

Day 6: Open your mind & be yourself at Firestorm.

September 9, 2013 Comments Off on Day 6: Open your mind & be yourself at Firestorm.

i didn't end up on the wrong side of the tracks or anything (which i usually do in my personal life anytime i explore some place new), but i did leave the comfort of the touristy, main streets of downtown asheville and ended up on a smaller, alley-ish-like street behind all the typical places. but i was so in that kind of mood today.

Day 5: Gimme Five!

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Day 4: Falling in love in Montford at Tod’s Tasties.

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Day 3: I cheated. I ordered food with my coffee.

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Day 2: Bean Werks

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i decided to head back to haywood road today. i freaking loved it there. after i left waking life yesterday, i drove down the entire street and discovered more about this gem of a neighborhood. brick warehouse buildings, cafes, shops, yoga & massage studios, pubs, diners, and other regular businesses. it was like a little downtown in and of itself. so, i just had to go back.

Day 1: Waking Life in West Asheville

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40 cups. 40 cafes. 40 days. a girl and her fika.

September 1, 2013 Comments Off on 40 cups. 40 cafes. 40 days. a girl and her fika.