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Anna Kooiman

Anna Kooiman
Uptown contributor Anna Kooiman writes blogs for us that are sure to hold your attention. She gives us the scoop on everything from concerts, new restaurant openings, fashion trends, and fitness to insight on controversial issues facing the Queen City, to information about community service events. She...
July 29th, 2010 | Current Issue | 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 | Current Issue | 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

Pushing Past the Pain

Pushing Past the Pain
With my hands on my knees and sweat dripping off my face onto the worn Astroturf I glance at my heart-rate monitor connected to my watch. It’s 176. For some reason I always run the numbers in my head. My heart is beating almost three times a second. I’m breathing as hard and as deeply as I can, I...
March 9th, 2010 | March 2010 | Read More

8 Weeks of Pain: I’m Back!

8 Weeks of Pain: I’m Back!
It’s been a month and for medically valid reasons (I have a signed doctor’s note) I haven’t been able to go to the Chris Frye Gymnasium and discothèque. There is, in fact, a disco ball hanging from the rafters, and Chris likes to rock some smooth Soul Train-esque tunes every once and again, but...
February 8th, 2010 | 8 Weeks of Pain | Read More

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