Wherever the Wind Blows...

For those of you that know me, you know I love visiting new places. My own mother even has trouble keeping track of my whereabouts now a days :) I'll fill you in on my recent adventures...

North Carolina, outside of Asheville. Spent a week there in the mountains surrounded by nature. It sure was peaceful, but not so quiet. Have you ever listened to all of the critters in the woods? They're loud! Visiting Looking Glass Waterfall was definitely the best part of the trip though. Amazing. 

Pensacola, Florida. I visited my old school, University of West Florida. It was kind of a wake up call to realize it’s been seven years since I’ve been out of high school. Where does the time go? I guess it flies when you’re having fun! It warms my heart to reconnect with old friends who care genuinely about me and I’m so blessed to have so many in my life. My crew in FL definitely has a good time together, they almost make it tempting to pack my bags and go live in that beach town. During my stay here Tropical Storm Lee decided to come hang out also; raining on my beach and boat days. BUT that didn’t stop me from trying to catch a wave on a board. Even though most people would say I was crazy, I found it exhilarating to be out there with those crashing waves of fury.

Road trip to Lousiana and Texas. I’m a Northerner, so the south interests me. Their customs, food and the people are so different from the city/suburban life in Chicago. It’s a more laid back atmosphere. There is definitely something special about cruising down gravel roads listening to country music without a care in the world. And of course when in a new area I want to try the traditional food, the Cajun cuisine has some interesting, and mighty delicious things such as crawfish estufee, pistolettes, boudin, cracklins, gumbo with okra. And of course while in Texas I absolutely had to get sopailpillas. They are not even close to what they claim to have up here in the North, they best sopaipillas are at places with honey already on the table right next to the hot sauce. If you are ever in TX or NM, do yourself a favor and try them!

Wisconsin.  Lake Houses are probably the most tranquil relaxing place to be. There is something about the way the moon dances on that glassy water at night that is so calming. But man, did we have a blast! The weekend was short but full of activities such as boating, yard games, hiking, knee boarding, live music on the lake, bonfires, midnight swims and of course s’mores. Good company is the real key to having a good time and some pretty spectacular folks, whom I am lucky to have in my life, surrounded me.