If you'll look to the left, you'll see my attempt to correct my post titles.
Today I got to sleep in late, and it was quite lovely.
It really does feel like I've been gone longer than I have, and somehow my week just feels a lot longer than usual. This must be what life would feel like it I did more regularly.
Anyway, Milwaukee is a cool town. I hung out with Emily and her sickeningly adorable kids today. I'm not usually a child oriented type person, but her daughters are pretty much the cutest things I've ever seen. Ever. Including the kittens I played with that lived in the Community's garage.
We all went to a place called Kopp's for lunch, where I had a delicious burger and some of Milwaukee's oh-so-famous frozen custard.
Then I went to explore the Bay View strip, which is basically the hipster side of town, near where Emily's family lives.
I went to explore the coffee shop scene, and I've parked myself at a place called Hi Fi cafe, where there's a really cool atmosphere, classic rock playing, and free Wi-Fi. I came in and the Beatles' "Blackbird" was playing and I knew this is where I should stop. Their chai tea is pretty tasty too.
And there! I'm finally caught up on my progress, so I'm going to finish exploring Bay View, eat dinner with the Hamels, and I'll see you all next time I post. I'll try and be more regular from here on out, I promise! Don't forget to comment, I want to hear about home as much as you want to hear about me.
Don't get too attached to those Hamels or you'll never get out of Wisconsin! They are way too much fun!
ReplyDeleteI have a serious question that I was thinking about while reading your other posts... does your neck get really tired from holding up the helmet for long periods of time? Irrelevant, I know.
ReplyDeleteAhh... loved your comments on Emily's girls. She was a pretty cute little thing herself. She was four when we all lived in Okinawa. So cool to have you friends as adults all these years later. Lives woven together like a tapestry.
ReplyDeleteJust so everyone knows: we may keep Paul indefinitely...so this may be the last of his roadtrip across the US blog:)The midwest is where it's AT!!! heheheheh Oh, and as for the girls- Paul is a natural with kids, they took to him immediately.
ReplyDeleteKatie- Yes. It does.
ReplyDeleteBay View is pretty much the place I like. I got crazy lost earlier in Milwaukee proper.
Paul:
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog and thought you are a very good writer. I guess inherited from your Mom.
I am pretty sure you'll never forget this experience and all the bits of lives you learned.
Drive safely, and keep on blogging!!
Mr. Wang
w00t for Milwaukee frozen custard and insanely adorable kids!! I'm glad you're not having -too- much fun on your road trip. If you do you might take another...and another...and someone might call you a gypsy you title stealing fiend!!
ReplyDeleteBe safe now, you hear? "Minnesota nice" only applies to people who can read maps.
~Brynn
Paul, Paul, where are you?
ReplyDeleteSo, it -just- now occurred to me that I meant "to your right" not left.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate all your comments! They make me feel like I'm an interesting person!
Nonsense of course, but its a nice feeling.
New post will be forthcoming.