RaeAnna + A Nerdy Lifestyle
Travel brings so many unique experiences into my life that I doubt I would have had the pleasure (?) of witnessing and being a part of otherwise.
On Monday, August 10, 2020 a storm swept across the Midwest causing $4 billion in damages that will have economic effects felt around the world. Hundreds of thousands of people were affected, but national media hardly said a word. Iowans have been left behind to pick up, rebuild, find a way through, and wonder why the world didn't care.
Last week, Beau and I were in New Orleans. She had a blast bonding with my eight year old cousin, trying to poke cats, but mostly walking on the levy. Miraculously, she did not pull my cousin head first into the Mississippi.
11... Of My Home For A Midwestern Holidays Activities
I did a whole bunch of things over the winter holidays. Some great, some sad, some boring.
I love candy. I don’t it eat the way I used to, but I love candy. It triggers the happiness centers in my soul. Jim's Apple Farm is definitely a slice of heaven on earth for me.
New Bern, North Carolina is one of the cutest towns I've ever seen. Not only is it the second oldest town in NC, it's the Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. Everything about the town makes it absolutely worth the day trip!
So Long, Jacksonville! I flew in for the first time EXACTLY five years ago today. I'm flying in for, likely, the last time. I was not immediately smitten, but I've grown to love it.