Family and Friends-
The blog is finally underway. When discussing the idea of starting this blog with an anonymous individual, the following statement was made: "I don't understand why people think their life is so important that others would want to read about it." If you share these feelings, this blog is not intended for you and I would prefer to save my thoughts for those that care :).
With that said, the idea of this blog is to help Mackenzie and I stay connected with family and friends and document our experiences. We have been very fortunate to move to a great new city, and every weekend seems to act as a short vacation. Our goal is to update this biweekly. With the exception of the list below, I will do my best to write using a personalized approach vs. the quick, data-based business updates I have become accustomed to at work. Although it will take some time to incorporate the wit and sarcasm that my cousin Aaron has mastered, I will continue to make progress.
Now that the intro is out of the way, the following list covers the highlights from our first six weeks in St Louis:
- Moved from Cincinnati to St. Louis, Dec. 28th
- Spent Kenz's 24th b-day bar hopping (all within walking distance)
- Took (and continue to take) advantage of the open container policy
- Toured the Anheuser-Busch Brewery (met the Clydesdales and tasted free beer)
- P&G purchased the house, Jan.12th
- Pre-Mardi Gras celebration: Cajun cook-off (open bar with unlimited local Schlafly drafts and Hurricanes)
- Barkus Parade - North America's largest dog parade - thousands of dogs and beer stands on the streets
- Soulard Farmers Market - open since 1779
- Jogs through the city - the Arch is only 3/4 miles away
- Stroll through Forest Park - Over 50% larger than NYC's Central Park (1293 acres)
- Soulard Mardi Gras Parade (2nd largest Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S.)
- Trip to the Casino (also walking distance)
- Dining out at "The Hill" - St Louis' Italian district
- Skiing in Vail, Colorado
- Live blues music at 1860's
- Kenz's ongoing job search. Each post will include a running count of Mackenzie's online job applications. As of February 14th: 79 applications
Sorry for the long list, but I just wanted to start getting some of this captured so I dont forget. I could easily write a blog about each of these experiences, but am just trying to get caught up.
I hope this blog serves it's purpose and is enjoyable to read.Eric
Sounds like you've been making the most of St. Louis! Look forward to hearing more about it.
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ReplyDeleteglad you guys are doing good and happy to be there. Forbes magazine just put out a list of the "20 most miserable places in the U.S., and i was surprised to see St. Louis on that list. Oh well, Ohio has 5 of the 20 cities, which is rather shameful. see you.
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