Big day today! I wanted to announce two new upcoming events: one for me and one for Tonkie - Skydiving at the Wisconsin Skydiving Center in Fort Atkinson and a Willie Nelson concert to celebrate Tonkie's birthday. I was ecstatic to be able to book both events on the same day without conflicting with each other. Tonkie will be waiting for me on the ground, but we will end our evening curled up in a blanket while we watch one of Willie's last live performances (he's 91 years old). Today's episode simply documents the beginning of this unique experience that Kristin and I will share on the 18th. We cannot wait!!!

Boy, it felt good to have Kylle back on the show for another sit-down interview! She did a fantastic job behind the mic; I was proud of the progress she’s made and her ability to sustain a long conversation—especially an hour-long recall of memories. It was a pleasure to hear about the adventures she had experienced and all of the places she had been able to see. Her stories made Kristin and I envious of her opportunity to explore the Southwest; hopefully we get our chance to get down there. With that said, having her on the show for the 6th time was an honor. I’m happy she had a great trip, made it home safely, and took the time to share her experiences with us. Don’t forget to check out her Exposure page as well; she took some beautiful photographs along the way.

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Folks, we’re back with another interview. Today, I sat down with Kylle to discuss her most recent trip to Arizona. This wasn’t her first adventure in the Southwest, but I was excited to hear what stories she came back with! Also, we were lucky to have a special guest sit in for this conversation - Tonkie Hraban. It was nice to have all of Red Velvet Photography participating in this interview, a trend I would like to continue moving forward. I want to give Kylle a special thanks for coming over and sharing the details and stories of her trip with us. No matter where we travel, the stories we walk away with are where some of our most precious memories in life can be found—why not indulge? Feel free to check out her Exposure page as well, she took some beautiful photographs while in Arizona. Thank you for tuning in! velvetmessiah.exposure.co

Saddle up for another round of Footprints and Photographs, our first page of 2024! We started off the year with a trip to the Wisconsin Dells. Our mini-vacation was to celebrate a special occasion - our 3rd wedding anniversary. The last time we were in the Dells was a week before we got engaged; revisiting old memories and indulging in the nostalgia was the purpose of our return. We had a great time hitting the old hotspots, as well as adding a few new hikes and attractions to our belt. Truly, it was an amazing time. I am so thankful that we got an opportunity to get away from home and celebrate our marriage in our own way. Tonkie, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our three-year anniversary an unforgettable adventure. No matter what we are doing, I’m just happy to be around you during it. I love you with all my heart; here’s to the rest of our years together!

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Today’s episode is dedicated to the most beautiful wife in the entire world - Kristin Hraban. January 8th marks our three-year wedding anniversary! A day like today is a beautiful time to reflect on our relationship and appreciate how blessed we are to have found each other in the first place. Out of 8,000,000,000 people on this planet, I am amazed that I’ve found the one person who was made for me—my true other half through thick and thin.

Tonkie, thank you so much for coming into the picture and showing me how beautiful life can be. You’re such a special person; you make an impact on my world every single day. I look forward to the rest of our days together and the adventures we will share, regardless of how many of them we actually have left. Who knows? The future is too murky to predict, and life is too wild to tame, but as long as my days ahead are spent alongside you, it is a guarantee that they will be spent in happiness. I love you, Tonkie!

Hello, friends! This is my second Virtual Coffee Shop interview with my pal, Abraham Lange. Abe was in charge of this episode's preparation and topic selection; we plan on flip-flopping who constructs the topics after each interview. Enjoy!

Happy New Year, gang! When entering a new year, it is vital that we take inventory of ourselves, our routines, and what fills the time in our days. Through reflection, we can spot the faults in ourselves and our lives; what we see is often a difficult pill to swallow. Once spotted, we can make the proper course adjustments and implement the necessary changes needed to advance ourselves towards a brighter future, a brighter self.

I wanted to take a moment today to reflect on some personal goals I have for myself in 2024. Through discipline and persistence, I know that they can be obtained--it is a matter of doing it. I'm excited to take action and see what results follow.

I hope everyone had a terrific New Year's Eve celebration, and I wish you all a Happy New Year! Stay tuned; 2024 is going to be a hell of a year.

Happy New Year, gang!! As we reach the dawn of a new year, it is important to look back at the time we’ve spent in 2023. Wether it was a great year or a terrible one, analyzing how you spent your time and what filled your days is the key to approaching 2024 in a new manner; we are given a fresh slate to make a proper course adjustment to the trajectory of our futures. It is sad to realize that another year is put behind us; we’ve lost more sand out of the hourglass. However tragic that is, it is a great motivating factor to approach each new year with a deeper appreciation for the time we have left. One thing is for certain - no two years have ever stayed the same, nor will they ever. It is scary to anticipate what 2024 will bring; the ups and downs cannot be foreseen, only experienced. Regardless, I’m excited to dive into the new year and see what life has in store, whatever that may be. It is beautiful how our stories evolve the more life passes by; 2024 is a new chapter of pages waiting to be written! For those who are going out tonight to drink and celebrate, stay safe and good luck. Tonkie, Hillbilly, and I will be tucked away in the living room—filling our evening with beers, stories, and venison steaks. We’d have it no other way.

Gang, it’s the last segment of Footprints and Photographs for 2023! What a bittersweet feeling that is. It has been a hell of a year from start to finish; parting with it is tough to swallow. With that said, we ended this year the right way. December was a mix between very busy and not busy at all, which was wonderful considering each previous month has almost exclusively been just busy. Before we send 2023 off, I wanted to sit down and reflect on some of the key moments that made December so memorable; there sure were some interesting stories to tell. I’m excited yet nervous about what 2024 will bring. All the anticipation in the world never prepares you for what life has in store; only time will break that news to us. With that said, I would like to thank the entire Hraban clan for such an amazing year! We did it together; nothing can ever take that away from us. To the listener, thank you so much for following along with us not only through this platform, but the Exposure site as well. Stay tuned; 2024 has big things on the horizon!

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