Boston: Salem

October 31, 2017November 2, 2017 Aly4 Comments

Yes, I know that Salem is not located in Boston. However, the series is titled Boston and this is about the time I spent in Salem while on the trip, so bear with me. I ended up going to Salem twice during my trip. The first time was in the evening and we didn't arrive… Continue reading Boston: Salem

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Boston: The People

October 30, 2017November 2, 2017 Aly6 Comments

One thing I was really looking forward too while in Boston was hearing people talk in the stereotypical Boston accent. Silly I know, but I find it entertaining. I was quite disappointed to find that Boston has become such a melting pot that finding a true Bostonian accent is like finding a needle in a… Continue reading Boston: The People

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Boston: Food

October 29, 2017November 2, 2017 Aly4 Comments

One thing that brings me so much pleasure is food. I LOVE trying different foods. When I travel I like to make sure I get a variety of things that I do not normally eat. So being from Wisconsin while I was in Massachusetts I wanted to enjoy a plethora of seafood. So that I… Continue reading Boston: Food

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Words that trigger songs in my head…

July 17, 2017 Aly4 Comments

Sometimes when people are talking to me I hear a key word and a song will go off in my head - maybe not the full song, but a line or two. Here are a few examples: My Hero - There goes my hero, watch him as he goes... My Hero by Foo Fighters Happy… Continue reading Words that trigger songs in my head…

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When I became an adult…

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Aly6 Comments

Over the last 31 years I have experienced many moments where I have Officially became an adult. Here is a list of these pivotal moments:

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Peanut Butter & Pickle Sandwiches

June 20, 2017June 21, 2017 Aly

A hidden gem found from a game of Truth or Dare. Way back in 8th grade three of my girlfriends and I were having a sleepover. After the usual gossip, manicures and such we decided to play Truth or Dare. I always like to keep things exciting and tend to choose Dare.

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14 Girl Scouts & a Zoo

May 22, 2017June 21, 2017 Aly

It was almost as if he was warning us to stay away; to not trust his captors and save us from danger. Or maybe he was angry for being in captivity and wanted one of the girls as a snack. I guess we will never know.