While a part of me wants to curl up in a ball and not think about everything coming up in the next few weeks with grad school, report cards, conferences, etc., I just had an amazing weekend of relaxation and all things tourist-y, so there's no excuse for complaining or not having the energy to face what's heading my way...
Here's some wisdom I took away from the weekend.
1. Winter weather tends to follows us...it even came all the way to St. Louis. We find ourselves asking,
Why train in a year offering good weather and no snow when you can challenge yourself like this?...
2. Make sure, like a good tourist, you visit the Arch and go all the way to the top...
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| MO = 33rd state, apparently |
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| Sometimes my photo skills turn out pretty cool |
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| car #3 |
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| view from the top |
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| same view...but with the window we looked from |
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| on our way up (in car #3) |
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| view from the top |
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| smiles under the Arch |
3. Eat well...and often...especially when your friend tells you of a taco and ice cream place - yes, both served in the same place. What a great adventure!
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| peppermint mocha...mmm... |
4. Enjoy an evening on the town...preferably with music.
5. Have a little fun with camera filters, too...
6. Make sure to catch up with other friends in the area, admire fun drink menus, get a taste of history, and enjoy the local hot spots.
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| Look closely at the woman at the far table - she was NOT happy... |
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| Missouri History Museum - Civil Rights exhibit |
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| Urban Chestnut |
7. And don't forget to celebrate the reason for whom you have the day off from school - the presidents! What better way to do so than with this classic film, 1776?!
Phew! After that long car ride home today, I am very much exhausted and ready for bed. I do have some grad school work to do before that can happen, though, so I better get to it. I hope you have a wonderful week!
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