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I’m fighting off a hesitance to drop this before I even begin. What’s an adventure? Every day is an adventure if you just open your eyes. Anyway, no one wants to read about just any every day. So this week I decided to visit a museum. I’ve lived in the Chicagoland area for more than half my life and yet have seen very little of it. You see, I was a suburban mom. That means that instead of visiting museums, I was visiting soccer fields, and baseball fields, and football fields and basketball gyms and ice rinks. Occasionally I might get to visit a school auditorium. So now that my children are off in an attempt to become productive citizens and move on to having their own children and visiting soccer fields, and baseball fields, and football fields yada yada yada I can venture out in the Chicagoland area and act like a tourist if I want. The first museum I visited was the Museum of Science and Industry. And what exhibit did I see first? The Dr. Seuss exhibit! Does anyone see the irony here? Anyway, there was a lot more to see than just the Dr. Seuss exhibit but too much to see in just an afternoon. So I’ll go back. But before then I’m feeling a little out of sorts so maybe my next week adventure will be to attend a Bulls game……
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wip78
A year of adventure: Take 2
A couple of weeks ago, I contacted Ms. Hula about a reprise of this campaign. I was a member of the original cast back in 2010, and those first couple of weeks were filled with adventure- quitting smoking, a food challenge, reality t.v., acquiring a trainer, and a few others. What a send off! But, as many of us are all too familiar with, life takes us in a different direction and our focus is placed elsewhere. My year of adventure came to a halt during the first quarter after getting into a fender-bender with my roommate’s car (what a headache!….which also started my nasty habit of smoking again), and the daily grind and being a creature of habit smothered my desire to be adventuresome. There were times I wanted to get back on “Train 52” , however, being embarrassed that I had let so much time pass by, I abandoned the campaign altogether. Over the past year and a half, I have experienced several personal challenges. I have learned life long lessons that have made me a much stronger, reflective, and authentic individual. I am thankful for all that I have encountered because they have led me to the person I am today.
With that being said, I’ve noticed I am in need of a little spice in my life….to experience something unfamiliar, something new, something exciting. To challenge myself mentally, physically, and/or emotionally….and I just want a year full of fun!! What a better way to fulfill this need by participating in adventures based on my terms?! Intriguing?! Keep reading… (More …)
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Lauren Maki
I’m doing the Polar Plunge in February at NU! It’s so much fun! Also, now I’m inspired and I’m starting my own year of 52 adventures.
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wip78
Join us!!! Share your stories here. We would love to read about them:)
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wip78
P.S. I’ll join you for said plunge.
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Kimberly Hula
Roberto, I love every ingredient you’ve cooked up here! When I’m next in Chicago can we be adventure pals?
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wip78
Yes, please!
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Berton
Week 1 – Eating at a Dinkytown Landmark
Previously, I started adventuring by eating at Matt’s Bar, the Minneapolis landmark, to try their famous Jucy Lucy. So this year, I began by going to the Dinkytown neighborhood in the University of Minnesota to, for the first time, eat at Al’s Breakfast.
I started my adventure by arriving here at 6:05 a.m. For those that don’t know, Al’s Breakfast, which was featured on the Diners Drive-Ins and Dives TV show on the Food Network, is notorious for long lines. The reason why is that they only are open for breakfast..and there are only fourteen stools in the entire restaurant. It is one counter top.
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wip78
Awesome!! Grease always makes food taste better. By far, my favorite meal of the day is Breakfast. I shall make one of my adventures to visit a new breakfast/brunch place. Yummers….thanks for the inspiration!
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The Year of 52 Adventures 
wip78 10:59 pm on January 8, 2012 Permalink
Yay! Get out there and explore this wonderful city of ours…especially during this fantastic weather!! Welcome, fellow adventurer. Game on!
Christine John 11:10 pm on January 8, 2012 Permalink
LOVED your blog…..sorry I missed it. Want to see the “jellies” before they leave? I HAVE to, but have not as yet.
You go girl !!!! ……and don’t look back !
Lorelei 6:44 am on January 9, 2012 Permalink
You couldn’t have picked a better city to explore for a year! At least for the first year…
Neil 9:06 am on January 9, 2012 Permalink
Love it! I’m feeling like I need a little adventure in my life!
NancyV 10:42 am on January 9, 2012 Permalink
You know what they say, “You can rest when you’re dead!” Here’s to many adventures in 2012!!!!
Kimberly Hula 12:55 pm on January 9, 2012 Permalink
I’m going to echo all these sentiments when I say the city is your oyster and you are a delight for taking advantage of it! Happy trails!