I haven't had many posts this summer, honestly because having an exciting and spontaneous life while working 8 hour night shifts has proved to be quite tricky. After almost 3 months, still haven't figured out how to sleep correctly, much less fit in exciting day trips to new places. Don't get me wrong, I've managed to have some fun!
Last weekend my friend Lauren and I headed to my mom and step dad's house (one of the places I've found myself the most) to join my mom and brothers for a 5k. Lauren and I managed to shave off about 3 minutes off our first 5k race we did together. It was the first race I've ever done with family, so that was pretty cool. Everyone finished!! I had high hopes to medal as this was a significantly smaller race than I've ever done before, but it turns out slow in DC/Minneapolis is still slow in small town Iowa! :)
Sunday we went to the Minnesota State Fair. This was my first state fair outside of the Iowa State Fair... yep, I grew up in Nebraska, but have never been! I don't think many Nebraskans have been... at one point I think it was going to get shut down. I'm not even sure if there is still one. Anyway, we always opted for the home of Butter Cow! Although smaller than Iowa's, the Minnesota State Fair did not disappoint in the amount of fried goodness on a stick! I tried cheese curds for the first time-- they're HUGE in Minnesota, and for good reason.. they're DELICIOUS! Yummy salty fried cheesy goodness that should probably just stay at the fair for me for only once a year indulgence.
What's next you ask? Oh well, surprise! I've already been in MSP for 3 months! My assignment ends Saturday and I am moving (AGAIN) on Sunday to Bloomington so I can be closer to my next assignment that I will start on Tuesday! I have four more night shifts this week, then I will be back to 12 hour shift bliss! I'm so excited! I'll definitely miss the people I have become close to here, but I'm excited for my next adventure! It'll take me to December 1st, then who knows after that!
