Midwest

NEBRASKA, it's probably the last place anyone would ever think about moving to...unless there was a reason behind it. Mine of course, happened to be a job.

I'm not going to lie, that it was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made. It was literally the first time I lived on my own away from my parents, friends, and everything I had ever known. I had to figure out where to live, connect my utilities, buy groceries, and learn how to budget (while having student loans, a car payment, and credit card debt... yay!) It was hard! I cried nearly every night and just felt alone because well I didn't know anyone and with very little people who look like me (Latina/o) it make it feel even worse.

But, over time I made a decision to combat my loneliness by embracing my situation and start to explore the midwest. Stops included:
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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (Omaha, Neb.)
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The Archway (Kearney, Neb.)

Golden Spike Tower & Visitors Center (North Platte, Neb.)

Carhenge (Alliance, Neb.)

Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, M.S.)

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (Kansas City, M.S.)

Boulevard Brewery (Kansas City, M.S.)

Coors Field (Denver, CO)

Molly Brown House Museum (Denver, CO)

Casa Bonita Denver, CO

Walt Disney Hometown Museum (Marceline, M.S.)

Mount Rushmore (Keystone, S.D.)

As you can tell, I had quite an adventure in the Midwest. I met a number of amazing people I still consider good friends and made so many memories that I hold so dear to me. I can't wait to visit and see those corn fields and Sandhill Cranes again, one day.