When you decided to fly from your nest, it can get quite lonely when you realize most your family and friends are back where you grew up. You miss out on a lot. You miss the traditional holidays and family cookouts but you’re also missing so much more. You miss out on the driveway bonfires…
“…Make my way back home when I learn to fly…” The lyrics danced around my packed car, as I turned left onto Interstate-90, taking the first step of thousands, making my way west. I was leaving the place I had called home for twenty-three years in search for love, happiness and a new life. I…
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. All you need is that initial step to take you from where you sit to where you want to be. Sometimes, that first step is the scariest step you can take. You can be a little unsure if this is the right direction- the one…
A reoccurring theme in my mind, I am surprised how much I am continually amazed with the speed of time and how quickly it passes. Two weeks back in Minnesota flew by in the blink of an eye. It’s never long enough and always extremely hard for me to say goodbye. They say it’s always…
Somewhere after an exciting end of summer road trip, seemingly endless amounts of fun and a constant flow of guests in and out of our house, I found myself hit in the face with reality. September had arrived and I was suddenly in major need of work and a schedule. Anxious to get started with…
Thursday night before my departure I didn’t sleep very well. I tossed and turned all night long wondering if I was making the right decision. As part of my personality, I’m constantly worrying about taking the ‘right’ path and making the decisions that will make me the happiest in the long run. My students kept…
How many chapters are in a lifetime? The phrase always makes me laugh yet, in a few short weeks; I’ll be once again turning over a page in this life and beginning a new chapter. I am so very extremely excited yet sad; bittersweet is the perfect word to describe it. In Minneapolis I have…
If you are anything like me, you are sick and tired of being cooped up inside. (Thanks a lot, Polar Vortex) My body and mind were screaming for a way to get out- an adventure of any kind that had me feeling like I was in the beautiful outdoors. To fuel this desire, my roommates…
Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, Minneapolis is a hot and lively city filled with young professionals, entertainers, families and everything in between. Here are a few of my tips for your next trip to the City of Lakes. 1. Don’t worry about renting a car. It’s always convenient to have a car but…
When you live in the city, often time’s people think they cannot get out, get active and experience the natural beauty of the world. More often than not that is a huge misconception that needs to be put to rest. In the metro area of The Twin Cities there are some amazing hiking trails and parks…
wewentwildblog.com 