My New Years Resolutions

Traveling all across my current home state of Minnesota stopping at as many cities as I can along the way!

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My New Years Resolutions turned 5 today!

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My New Years Resolutions turned 3 today!

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2017 New Years Resolution!

Here we go! Going to be a great year!

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Walking the walk, or how I no longer wear shorts on a cold windy day!

Went to Soldier Field first to support an associate by taking part in the MS Walk here in town. Had never been to this part of town tonight and was impressed at the tribute they had made to the fallen soldiers of the Vietnam War.

It was very peaceful and humble seeing all the names and the beauty of the monument.

The first row gives a detail timeline of events while the second row lists the names of those fallen!

It truly was a beautiful tribute.

Now the main event! It was a brisk day however it was a good day to support the cause

The weather could have been nicer however it was still too bad.

I have mentioned before about the trails in Rochester and each time I am in a new one they do not disappoint.

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The Polar Plunge! Or why would anyone ever jump in cold water!

What a great experience! Had so much fun even though it was 10 degrees out!

Walking up to the jump was horrible. so very cold! and naturally was very nervous. but then you see like this 5yo doing it so you pretty much have to tell yourself its Man Up time!

I wish I could have taken more photos however their was such a great crowd and incredible costumes!

I cannot wait to do it next year!

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Hockey- Or how I learned the true meaning of ice

The Rochester Ice Hawks vs. The Wisconsin Whales!

Started out slow however the second period was a blast! The Whales scored 3 points in the first 2 minutes. They ended up scoring another 4 in the 2nd.

I know I should have rooted for the home team, however they both played a great game!  

Just a fun saturday night out!

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Outtakes!

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Farmers Market - Or, how I got my Jam On!

It was a sunny very cold day to be out and about but I made it!

Behold I give you the FARMERS MARKET!

It was fun seeing what was around. All the free range and organic fed meat! Fresh vegetables and lets not forget the Jam!

It was nice to get out even though outside looks like this!

Was cool and glad I got out!

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Origami!

I went out to my first local event this pas weekend at my public library!

It was great! This guy was teaching Origami! It was low key maybe a dozen or so of us and a great mix of young and older!

I actually had alot of fun doing it! even was proud of the few things I made

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The class was only an hour however during the winter months. 

I was impressed with the size of the library actually. Great setup and view of the town!

Best perk was while I was there I went ahead and got my library card! The only downside was the first book I got was actually book 3 of a series. Neadless to say I am going back and getting the first book!

Overall it was a great experience!

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NYR2016

I am going to look forward to this year! as well as going back to my natural hair color!

New Years evening I went to a great ballroom dance party! It was low key yet i met some great people and all the older women loved me!

overall I had a fantastic night and I already have a few things I cant wait to go do and experience out in my own backyard! Happy 2016 everybody! Here is to many great experiences and lasting friendships!

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NYR- Idaho

This was my last stop for my 2015 New Years Resolution. I was in the town of Wallace, ID or better known as the “Center of the Universe” It was an old spaceship that had been in front of a restaurant for the past 50+ years! I am not sure how it got there. I am not going to rule out aliens!

It was just hard to believe at that point I had been to 49 of these 50 states! (Alaska I am coming for you in the spring)

It really was not till after I left this stop that it sunk in! I decided to celebrate and go to the local tavern for a beer! That was a sweet victory beer!

I think I drove through the Skinniest part of Idaho coming from Washington and then on my way home along I90.

It still was a beautiful drive through the mountains.

I had to say I was very fortunate in 2015. Being able to go on this remarkable journey and seeing parts of this nation I would have never dreamed of going to!

It is something I will never forget! I strongly encourage that if anyone was to decide to visit all 50 states to try to take back roads whenever possible! Thats where you really see what beauty is out there. Taking the highway only gets you to see more cement walls!

Thank you for being part of this and I am looking forward to my 2016 New Years Resolution!

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NYR- West Virginia

What a great drive! Between this state and Virginia I would say It was one of the best parts of driving. The land was just beautiful!

Everywhere I went it was just one small town after another.

Just the history this land has seen!

So green and beautiful!

BEst part about road trips is taking drives on roads like these!

But the main reason I was here was to see the Nation Radio Astronomy Observatory.

This was about as close as I got. It wasn't until AFTER i stopped and made my video that I found the tourist information center. By then I still had a stop to make and didnt have time to go in.

Still as small as it looks that thing is truly massive!

As beautiful as it was it was also very VERY windy! however I have no regrets! It was a great drive and an awesome stop!

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Just a few more days till my next New Years Resolution!

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NYR- New Jersey

Not much to tell about this state. I was pretty much on the interstate most of the time.

I can say however that I was surprised how nice of a drive it was.

I really didn't take that many pictures. A lot of traffic and was behind schedule a bit.

I didn’t realize that like Oregon they have people to pump your gas for you. Was not used to that. I didn’t complain either..

I visited the Palace of Depression.. What was left of it. It was built, torn down, and now being built again using just whatever they could find around it.

Just was another stop.. on my way to Vermont that day..

Enjoy..

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NYR- Montana

Actually got to drive through this state twice and on the second trip I got to see more of this state!

It was a very beautiful state despite the snow!

Either way It was a great drive!

But the reason I went was for this guy!

The grooming Indian is above an now closed up salon and spa. It is a cool statue at the corner of a very busy street.

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NYR- North Carolina

I had a great early stop at Judaculla Rock. In Cullowhee, NC

An ancient American Indian marker to signal the end of the territory. It has engravings all over the rock.

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What was great about this stop was actually getting there.  It is a way from any major highway and it was such a peaceful morning and the surrounding area was just a great way to start the day driving!

I say this patch of the US. Driving through VA, WA, NC TN was just a joy. I did alot of backroads and small towns! Was just a great drive!