I'm HOME (What I Love About Milwaukee)

I'm BAAAAACK! I'm home, in Wisconsin (AKA, the lovely friendly Midwest) breathing in lovely air and basking in the low humidity and heat. And loving it. I slept better last night in my own bed than I ever did in my four months in Orlando - and my room is just the way I left it. Now, if I could just see my friends that I miss so much, everything would be perfect.


And, now that I'm home, I'd like to take a second to do a Milwaukee Appreciation post - AKA, Everything I Love About Milwaukee.

10. The Museums, Galleries and Theatre - There is so much going on here in Milwaukee - from the Public Museum to exhibits at the Art Museum and Haggerty and countless shows from local theatre companies, how could you ever get bored?

9. The Lakefront - Lake Michigan is gorgeous, I love McKinley and Bradford beaches, and I can't wait to sit on the beach for hours and talk with my friends.
8. Summerfest and all the cultural festivals - Summer is JAMPACKED with fun things to do downtown, and I am getting pumped!

7. The Rave - So many great bands come through my favorite concert venue, and I can't wait to go to tons of shows this summer! I'm already hitting up the Rave on Thursday with my friend Angie for the Maine.
6. Vintage Stores, Boutiques and Thrift Stores - buying cute clothes is so cheap here, and so much fun! I love making days just to go shopping and browse.

5. The East Side - Basically everywhere I hang out in Milwaukee is on either Brady or Farwell. Plus the atmosphere and energy is hard to beat - I can't wait to spend all summer on those streets.
4. The Third Ward - the cutest neighborhood ever with the best shops, dining and boutiques.
3. Water Street Brewery, Ma Fischer's and George Webbs - all considered my Milwaukee staples, fantastic food and atmosphere that I've been craving ever since I went away... and Ma Fischer's is open around the clock!

2. Rochambo - a coffee and tea house that I've been going to consistently for about two years now, with the best regulars, employees and lemon mint tea ever. I missed this place almost as much as, well...

1. My friends and family! Did you really think this list would start without saying that? I missed them all so much, and I can't wait to see them all summer long.

In the end, as sad as I am to have left Disney, and I'm sure the withdrawals will kick in soon, I am happy to be home with everything Milwaukee has to offer! It sure is going to be an amazing summer.

Props where props are due - I don't own the rights to any of these images! I found them across the internet, so if you own the rights and would like me to take them down, I apologize profusely in advance and please let me know, they will be removed immediately.