Having lived in the Twin Cities for about 20 years you would think that I would know my way around Minneapolis. Somehow though, I managed to never truly get to know it. It truly felt as if I was on vacation with my girlfriends getting lost in uptown and tanning on the beaches at the lake. Something as simplistic as laying down in the sun and gossiping with our swimsuits on became a full day activity on Tuesday. What a blast it was! I can assure you that I got a great tan from it :) And of course I swam to cool off the the humidity as well. Other then the great tan, I got to see a new part of town and finally ate at the Cafeteria! I felt very grown up sitting on the rooftop with the girls watching the sun set. After all, we are adults so why not be the posh ones? It was by far one of the most perfect days of summer. I know I keep on saying that but it was truly spectacular. I keep on saying this, maybe its a theme for the summer, but its the simplistic things that really truly make you happy. If I learned anything this summer its that. Compared to other years of planning far in advance and stressing about where to go-just going to a whim to the beach made it FUN! The memories of that day will always be in not only my heart-but those of the other gals I shared it with that day as well.
Had a great day on Sunday going to the Zoo and Conservatory! I love watching little (and big) animals be cute and adorable by doing the little things such as eating, popping and waddling around. Going to the zoo is a great reminder of how beautiful, fragile and rare wild life are.I always find myself in a great mood after going to the zoo no matter what. Its so funny how even though these animals have a different way of communicating with us humans, they are somewhat so alike. It just goes to show us (as humans) that we have more similarities out in the world then differences. Just a quick thought. I know I over analyze simplistic things/activities like going to the zoo, but it always seems to amaze me of how much happiness these animals can create by doing the same actions that we humans do. Here are just a few pictures from the zoo that I took the other day :) I will post some of the plant life pictures tomorrow! Hope everything is going well. 
What great weather it is today to take a stroll around a lake! I think its always great to get away from the city life (even if it is only a mile out of the hustle and bustle) and take in all the aspects of nature. Even if that means you smell that smelly fish afterwards. Lake of the isles is a great place to people and dog watch, go for a canoe ride, walk around, and even get in a good exercise (which I did!). I can't wait to go back soon again this summer and see the rest of the lakes in Minneapolis. I'm sure I will be biking next time so that I can stop more and take in all the lovely views! This was seriously a great idea for a Sunday stroll :)
