GUESS WHAT! Out of all the weeks I could have went home of course I chose the first freeze week. Since the last blog, it has snowed about a foot. IT IS OCTOBER 21st, there should not be snow. Yes it is true that Minnesota gets their first snowfall towards the end of October to the middle of November, but normally it is an inch that melts within a day or two. To say the least, I was happy to leave that mess.
The mini blizzard plus Covid really restricted options for fun things to do but my family and I still found some fun. I went to Mall of America three times which is more times that I have been there in 2020 alone. Even though it is only 15 minutes away from my house, I only ever go if I need to, but when it snows there is not many other fun options. I also went to a fall festival (before the snow) where I did a corn maze and pet a Zonkey (zebra donkey). I went to an apple orchard, you know all the fun fall activities but make it in 35 degree weather. I brought my absentee ballot with me so I could drop it off at city hall instead of mail it in, so I voted while at home which was very exciting. I watched the new Disney plus movie “Clouds”, highly recommend it, you will cry but it is such an inspirational movie. It takes place Minnesota, so it was fun to see all the places I have been to in the movie. Even though there was not a ton of things to go out and do, spending time with family made the trip worth it.
Here is a short list of Minnesota things that I missed and was super happy to partake while I was home:
- My dog
- Good food
- My family taco deli
- Culver’s, Raising Canes, and good Chick-fil-a
- The culture of “Minnesota Nice”- yes it is a real thing
- Caribou Coffee
Overall I had an awesome trip! I am back in Happy Valley now and happy to be back. If you ever have the opportunity to go home and surprise people I highly recommend it, it was worth the money and time. My one take away is that I am glad I came to campus, even though Covid makes things not super fun, I have no regrets in my decision to come. Until next time MN…
Enjoy these pics of me voting, my dog and the first little bit of snow, and the view of snowy Minneapolis from the air
This is crazy, I am so jealous! I absolutely love the snow but to have so much so early on does seem a bit annoying! It sounds like you had a really nice time at home despite the severe weather. Also good job on voting! I love the picture.
Your trip back home seemed like a lot of fun! I can’t believe how much it already snowed, welcome back to 70-degree weather in PA. I had no idea they have raising cane’s in Minnesota, I thought it was only in the south, I love that place.
Also your dog is so cute, I forgot to add that lol.
AWWW! Again, loved this! I am so happy you got to be home again- even if there was some snow haha! Congrats and thank you for voting! Your dog is adorable! Also, I am intrigued by this Zonkey! I want to google a picture of what this creature looks like! I have also heard about the new movie, but I am scared to watch it because I do not know if I can handle a heart ache right now!