Exploring Winston Salem

While Michal and I lived in SLC & Warsaw, we really took advantage of getting to know our city very well.  We went exploring weekly, tried out new cuisines often, and took part of various fairs, festivals, and celebrations.

Moving to Winston Salem has been a bit of a different story.

Not only do we have a little tiny princess that we take with us everywhere, but we are very unfamiliar with the area and haven't had the time to really research it.

But we are trying to change that.

So here are some things that we have checked out.

Pilot Mountain

Basically, this looks like a large dead volcano, but it's the only land elevated above others. (Hence the name 'Mountain').  While it doesn't feel like Utah mountains, I enjoyed our hike there.

Hanes Park

While, I didn't get any pictures of the park, I did get an awesome picture of this bicycle shop that had a dystopian bike trailing down the side of the facade.

Old Salem

I still need to check out the shops, but Michal and I go walking here on Sundays.  It's quiet, peaceful, and full of character.

Art District, Downtown Winston Salem

Check out how cool some of these abstract artworks are.

No commentary on my opinions here.

Gargoyles?

I love finding hidden treasures... or maybe unique things about my city.  I can't wait to "find" more.

To be continued...

15 Month Stats

May 13, 2014

15 Month Stats

Weight: 20 lbs 14.5 oz (9.483 kg)

46%

Height: 30.5" (77.5 cm)

50%

Head Circumference: 18.5" (47 cm)

84%

Lynchburg

On May 9, some of my favorite people reached out to me and coordinated a meet up in Lynchburg, VA.  They drove from Washington DC, I drove from Winston-Salem, and together we had a heartwarming and joyous reunion. Lily and I left a little early (I thought we'd have to take a lot of breaks along the way, but she just slept the whole time) so we got their early and checked out the city - just us girls.

I loved how when you looked down the street, you saw tower after tower after tower.

While Lily and I were bonding, she ran into a "princess" (it was actually someone doing a photo shoot for a magazine).  She saw Lily and was in love with how cute she was with her 'doll-doll'.

But, she wasn't the only admirer of Lily.  Everyone in Lynchburg loved her! We ran into a group of veterans who meet together each Friday to 'support the troops.'

Lily begged to go and visit some shops.  When she went straight for the dolls, I could tell why she was itching to go there.

Once I met up with my dearest, kindest Torrey and Courtney, we went exploring.  

We saw some pretty interesting things, checked out a random art studio, and gave into guilty pleasures and gorged on eating ice cream in the heat.

We also ran into the veterans again and all of the soldiers may have developed a crush on Torrey (I can't blame them), so she got her picture taken with them.  

Courtney was super bummed that she forgot her "proper" camera, but she still took some pretty spectacular photos, even if they were just iPhone quality.  Check out her fabulous photos here.  

Good grief, aren't my friends just adorable?  I feel like I need to pay them to hang out with me because of all their wicked and resplendent qualities, attributes, and talents.  I truly believe that moments spent with these incredible individuals help to make me a well-rounded, better person.  Every time I get to spend with them is extraordinary, and I seriously can't wait to meet up with them again.

(Photo Credit: Courtney Homer)

Just for Fun Photos

My darling friend Marin invited me to tag-along with her one day in May.   It turned out to be such a beautiful surprise.  Her friend Brooke was taking a photography class and needed subjects for an upcoming project. 

When hearing this I was nervous; it was high noon and thus the lighting was terrible as I was squinting in the bright sunlight.  Alas, I was pleasantly surprised with how the photos turned out.  It truly goes to show, that when you take a class and learn how to do things the proper way, it can yield great results.  

It almost makes me want to sign up to take the same photography class that she is enrolled in.  However, right now, I'll stick to math and piano.  It's what I know best.

Now the question... which one should I pick to put on my walls?