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Articles By: Anna Kooiman

Anna Kooiman Workin’ 9 to 5

Anna Kooiman Workin’ 9 to 5
“Workin 9 to 5… just tryin to make a livin!” It’s something a lot of folks in Charlotte can relate to… especially since we’re a banking town.  ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ is playing at Ovens Auditiorium now thru Sunday.  I took my mom out to see the Dolly Parton show last night and then to...
October 7th, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More

Anna Kooiman at the USNWC

Anna Kooiman at the USNWC
‘On Belay.’ ‘Belay is on.’ ‘Climbing.’ ‘Climb on.’  Hearing that call and answer at the US National White Water Center brings back memories from childhood… at Lake Wylie’s Camp Thunderbird.  That’s the last time I had been on a climbing wall.  So of course I was a little rusty!...
September 15th, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More

Anna at the Marine Corps Mud Run

Anna at the Marine Corps Mud Run
While a lot of local athletes in and around the Charlotte area spent the weekend participating in the 24 Hours of Booty bike ride… I was among another group of athletes giving true meaning to ‘The Dirty South.’ The Marine Corps hosted their 4th Annual Mud Run at Belmont Abbey.  I laced up my old...
August 2nd, 2010 | August 2010 | Read More

Anna Kooiman jammin’ to Drake at the NC Music Factory

Anna Kooiman jammin’ to Drake at the NC Music Factory
Drake definitely did not disappoint Tuesday night at the NC Music Factory’s Fillmore. It was my first time seeing the rapper LIVE and my first time at the Fillmore. It’s a cool venue with a Myrtle Beach House of Blues feel… except with a touch more class… LOVE the chandeliers...
May 28th, 2010 | June 2010 | Read More

One Child at a Time

One Child at a Time
Christ Resurrection Church is transforming the Freedom Drive Community one child at a time.  And I can tell you from the bottom of my heart there isn’t anything I’m much more proud of… than being part of the solution.  There is a sense of overwhelming joy and goodness that follows me when I leave...
May 21st, 2010 | May 2010 | Read More

Anna Kooiman in Vegas

Anna Kooiman in Vegas
Sooo… my best friend from college is getting married! Yay… and being that having FUN is typically her number one priority… As expected… Viva Las Vegas is where she decides we need to take her out for her last few nights as a single lady.  Bachelorette Party! Wheels on the ground at the airport…...
May 5th, 2010 | May 2010 | Read More

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