this guest blogger is one of my longest standing besties too.
she has a blog about her life and healthy living called an apple a day. you can check it out here.
thursday: love/hate.
i wish thursday was friday. but i am so glad it isn't wednesday. let along monday.
i love happy hour on thursdays.
i hate being tired on friday. {because of happy hour}
anyway, laura describes her love/hate relationship with her place of residence!!
thanks lady! xo
It’s Truly a Love-Hate
The Gateway to the West. North America’s Best Sports City. The home of Anheuser- Busch. The Show- Me state. That’s right, I’m talking about St. Louis, Missouri. Some of my friends didn’t even know St. Louis was in MO…funny. I’ve lived here for 3 years now, and I have truly developed a love-hate relationship with this large, Midwestern city. Let me fill you in.
The loves…
- The food. There are wonderful hole-in-the-wall restaurants on every corner with gems of menus. You don’t see many chain restaurants around here, which makes dining out much more authentic and enjoyable.
- The beer. For starters, it’s the home of the world’s largest selling beers…the Buds. But, the local microbreweries are the true perk. If you want to sip on something unique, this is your spot. It’s free. Many of the STL attractions are free. Science Center, Zoo, Forest Park, the Arch grounds, AB brewery tour- all free!
- Wine country. The outskirts of STL are filled with small, beautiful wineries. In less than an hour you can go from the busy, rushed city to quiet, peaceful wine country.
- Sports. Baseball and hockey are the best sports to watch here; one for each season. Hockey for winter, and baseball for summer.
- History. This city is OLD. Many of the restaurants, stores, buildings and houses have been here for ages and are full of character.
The hates…
- The weather. It’s hit or miss here. We had one of the harshest winters, and now we are in the heat of tornado season. Next up, the brutally hot summer. The in-between months are lovely but don’t last too long!
- The drivers. People in St. Louis can absolutely not drive. Enough said.
- The crime. This city is the hub of petty-theft. Leave your GPS at home if you come visit!
- History. Old houses= mo problems.
So, do I love or hate STL…LOVE! I could go on and on about the perks, but Whitney would be annoyed at how I hogged her blog space Give it a shot- head on over here to the heart of the Midwest and see if it’s a love or a hate for you!
