How to make the best of an over-hyped snowstorm

Sunday Funday

by Aerin Spruill on January 11, 2017 at 4:00AM

It's 7 o'clock on the dot. I'm on the light rail cruisin' the streets . Seriously though, Monday morning at 7 a.m.

How will you ring in the new year?

by Aerin Spruill on December 29, 2016 at 7:00AM

Every year around this time, we all see and hear the same sort of things: “Here’s your Facebook year in review…”, #NewYearNewMe or “Check out my New Year’s resolutions…” Hell, even I’ve been tempted to post a status about eating right and getting my summer body back — too bad I haven’t had a “summer bod” in a few years. This year, the conversation I’m tired of having is, “Are you going to be in Charlotte for NYE?

Don’t Land on the Naughty List

by Aerin Spruill on December 1, 2016 at 4:23PM

Are you up to your ears in Thanksgiving leftovers? I know I am.

Friendsgiving: The Ultimate Excuse to Give Thanks and Turn Up

by Aerin Spruill on November 23, 2016 at 1:55PM

Thanksgiving and the few weeks that precede it, represent the beginning of “the holiday season.” Minus a few grinches here and there, everyone is generally in a good mood and that makes for some great memories in the Queen City. Last week on Wine Night at The Corner Pub, my girlfriends and I ended up having a cry session.

Itching for Something New in the Queen City

by Aerin Spruill on November 23, 2016 at 11:26AM

It’s completely normal to fall into a routine every weekend. (*Cues Kendrick Lamar* “Pour up, drank, head shot, drank, sit down, drank.”) The same goes for venue choice.

From Eritrean cuisine in Elizabeth to slot machines in South Carolina

by Aerin Spruill on November 23, 2016 at 11:23AM

I have a new secret spot and it’s only three minutes away from my condo. When I first moved to Elizabeth, my mom was dead set on finding a place to get my curtains washed.

Making friends at Corner Pub

by Aerin Spruill on October 27, 2016 at 11:31AM

Over the past couple weeks the running theme has been spending more time with friends and letting loose. In the process, I’ve learned that while drinking during the week fosters great conversations, more than one glass of wine is still a bad idea.

A Series of Fortunate Events: Part Two

by Aerin Spruill on October 20, 2016 at 7:00AM

In last week’s column I started a series based around random happenings in the Q.C. Spurred by a rift between my boy toy and I two weeks ago, I decided to take the opportunity to surround myself with friends. I forced myself — an only child and recluse at heart — to break my usual routine of work, nap, eat and sleep.

A Series of Fortunate Events: Part One

by Aerin Spruill on October 18, 2016 at 4:30PM

My boyfriend and I were on the outs for all last week. Instead of rolling myself into a ball and forcing myself into seclusion, I decided to surround myself with people who genuinely bring a smile to face.

No Need for Plans in the Q.C.

by Aerin Spruill on October 6, 2016 at 2:55PM

Only an hour-long wait at Soul Gastrolounge. Unicorn balloons and throw up in the corner of Thomas Street Tavern.