I thought I would do a different sort of blog post. It's the middle of winter and I'm antsy. I would love to travel, but can't. So aside from surfing the internet looking for places I'd like to go, I can instead surf my brain and remember places I've been. Here is a list of all 50 states and some memories/experiences in each of them. Well, the ones I've been to anyway. I have not been to all 50. Maybe someday. Feel free to do the same on your blogs! I'd love to read about where everybody has been. It was fun making the list and remembering where I've been. And realizing all the places I'd like to go!
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Alabama: I don't think I've ever been to Alabama. Have I? (* Update... my mom says I've been here a few times...)
Alaska: Nope. Never been. My friend Amy has been and she sent me a postcard, does that count for anything?
Arizona: I have an uncle who lives here, maybe I should visit. Because I've never been there before.
Arkansas: I can't say I recall ever going to Arkansas. Hmm...
Alabama: I don't think I've ever been to Alabama. Have I? (* Update... my mom says I've been here a few times...)
Alaska: Nope. Never been. My friend Amy has been and she sent me a postcard, does that count for anything?
Arizona: I have an uncle who lives here, maybe I should visit. Because I've never been there before.
Arkansas: I can't say I recall ever going to Arkansas. Hmm...
California: I've been a couple of times. My grandparents lived in San Diego. We visited them twice, but one time I remember well was when I was about 6. I got my ears pierced that summer. I also visited Los Angeles when I was in my 20s, it was a work trip. But we did more sight-seeing than work. Did all the touristy L.A. things. Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood sign, Griffith Park Observatory, Venice Beach and we even went to CBS Studios to see a taping of Politically Incorrect and we got to meet Bill Maher.
Colorado: Hmm, I don't recall ever visiting Colorado.
Connecticut: I've driven through Connecticut a million times on my way to other places. Usually there were just pit-stops for gas and quick lunches. I did spend one weekend at Mohegan Sun Casino with my roommate from college and some other friends. I went home with $50 less than I went there with. Could've been worse!
Delaware: When Alex was 3 1/2, we were visiting my friend Jen in Baltimore and we drove to Delaware one day so her son could see the ocean. He was almost 2 and never been to the beach. So we went. We encountered the worst torrential rain/thunderstorms I've ever driven through. The good news though., the beach wasn't very crowded. I believe the beach we went to was Rehoboth Beach. We got lots of fun pictures and the boys loved playing in the wet sand.
Florida: I was born in Florida. I lived there for 2 years, but I don't remember it. Some of my best memories from Florida are from when I was a teenager and went to stay with my friend Debbie for the summer. She lived in Melbourne. We went to the beach or went bowling pretty much everyday. I've also been to Disney on a couple of separate occasions... plus Alex and I flew to Jacksonville a couple of years ago to board a Cruise ship. One of our ports of call was Key West. That was our favorite. I looovve Florida.
Georgia: Drove through it on the way to Florida one year. I don't remember much about it except wishing it would end so we would be in Florida.
Hawaii: Hopefully someday.
Idaho: I've never been to Idaho, but Alex visited last summer. I spoke to him on the phone while he was there. Maybe that counts for a little.
Illinois: I visited Illinois when I was little and don't remember much. However, 2 summers ago, Alex and I drove out to Chicago to visit Aunt Margi & Uncle Roger. That was such a wonderful trip. They were the most amazing hosts and tour guides. I have so many wonderful memories from Illinois now and can't wait to return! Cheeseborger, cheeseborger, cheeseborger... and deep dish pizza! All the museums... walking down Michigan Ave. Such a great place. And great hosts.
Indiana: Years ago when we lived in Kentucky, my friend Jen and I drove to Indiana just so we could say I'd been. We ate lunch at an Applebees across the border from Louisville. I've also driven through Indiana with Alex on our way to and from Chicago. We might have stopped for lunch.
Iowa: We were oh, so close to Iowa when we went to Chicago. Maybe next time we'll pop over to say we've been.
Kansas: Nope.
Kentucky: I lived in Lexington, KY for 2 years. It has to be one of the most beautiful states I've ever been. Horse farms with white fences blanket the countryside. It's amazing there. The people in Kentucky are the nicest people in the world. Southern hospitality at its finest.
Maine: I moved to Maine when I was 10. I lived there until I went to college. It's a peaceful, beautiful place. I have such fond memories of Maine. I couldn't possibly begin to list them all. I will say that I love lobster, I worked in Bar Harbor one summer and I even raked blueberries once. Classic Maine. Ayuh.
Maryland: Again, my friend Jen's name comes up. I seem to have done lots of traveling with her! She lived in Baltimore for a short time and we visited her one summer. We took our kids to the Baltimore Aquarium. It was also in Baltimore where I was first introduced to Krispy Kreme donuts. Mmm. Donuts.
Massachusetts: My dad was born in Winchester. His sister remained in the area. I remember visiting her often and going to Building 19. I also went to college in MA. And after Alex was born, I took him into Boston a couple of time to explore the city. He loved the Boston Children's Museum. And now, we take vacations to the Cape in the summer... I love The Cape.
Michigan: The summer we drove to Chicago, Alex and I stopped in Michigan. It wasn't exactly on the way, but it wasn't that far out of the way either. He wanted to add another state to his list (he's at 26 so far). We ended up staying the night in a town called Hillsdale. We played mini-golf, ate at a bbq joint and swam in the hotel pool.
Minnesota: Errr. Nope. Although I think I hear the Mall of America calling my name...
Mississippi: Never been.
Missouri: Yeah, again. Nope.
Montana: Wow, I've got nothing. (Alex has been here though.)
Nebraska: Where is Nebraska?
Nevada: Hmmm... nope, But I really want to go to Vegas someday!
New Hampshire: I lived and worked in NH for 8 years. Alex was born there. I again have far too many memories to list! Gorgeous state, no sales tax or income tax, great place to live. I have nothing bad to say about NH.
New Jersey: NJ on the other hand is awful. At least in my experience. Traveling the miserable Garden State Parkway was a horrible experience. Never again! The only good memory I have from NJ is when we went to see the Patriots play the Giants at the Meadowlands. 18-0.
New Mexico: Never been.
New York: I live in NY. My first memories of NY however are from visiting Aunt Peggy & Uncle Paul in Binghamton when I was younger. We also went to the Baseball Hall of Fame once. I loved that. Years later, my brother moved to NYC. I enjoyed visiting him and getting to go into the city. I did a girls weekend trip to NYC once with Amy, Maria and Sarah.We saw the Conan O'Brien show, the Statue of Liberty, the Today Show and all the other tourist things too. I have so many great memories of NY, I couldn't possibly list them all or even come close. I met my husband in NY. I heart NY. (Well, minus the taxes and the snow.)
North Carolina: My biggest memory of NC is driving through it. Seeing the signs for South of the Border every 10 miles.
North Dakota: Nope!
Ohio: Ah. O-hi-o. Lovely state. I visited Cincinnati several times when I lived in KY. It's only an hour and a half north of Lexington. Very nice city. I went to a Reds game and then another time went to Paramount Kings Island. Where I learned that I hated Roller Coasters. Also, last spring, Alex and I spent a few days in Cleveland and saw the Red Sox/Indians play. Sox won. Great trip!
Oklahoma: O-k-l-a-h-o-m-a, Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains. Never been to the state, only performed in the play.
Oregon: Never been to the northwest. Someday!
Pennsylvania: My parents live in PA. They moved there in 1998 from Maine. Until then, I'd only driven through PA on the way to KY or elsewhere. PA is a very nice state, lots of rolling hills and farmland. My parents live in a neat area, and we enjoy visiting... although we haven't been in awhile!
Rhode Island: One weekend in college a bunch of us went to someone's camp. I think it was near/on/in/around Block Island. I don't remember much more than that. I think it might have been the beer.
South Carolina: South of the Border! Pedro! (Very lame, btw.)
South Dakota: Is that the state right below North Dakota? Nope, never been.
Tennessee: When I was living in KY we went to Nashville for a day. Visited Opryland and Music Row. Went to Minnie Pearls house too.
Texas: Sigh. No.
Utah: What's in Utah?
Vermont: It's next to New Hampshire. I went to a funeral in Vermont once. Alex's great-great grandmother. It was a beautiful ceremony.
Virginia: I lived in Virginia for 5 years. When I was little. I went to Kindergarten twice there.
Washington: Never been.
West Virginia: Ooh. West Virginia. I learned what a "runaway truck ramp" was by driving through West Virginia. WV was on the way to KY from NH. We drove through it several times. It's very hilly. And that's an understatement.
Wisconsin: Say cheese! Alex and I had lunch in Wisconsin on our Chicago trip. It was only about 30 min. north of Aunt Margi's house. We ate at the Cracker Barrel and stopped at the Information Center for a photo op next to the "Welcome to Wisconsin" sign. I'd like to explore more of the state someday.
Wyoming: I had a penpal from Wyoming. I wonder what ever happened to her. She was the niece of my 4th grade teacher. We exchanged letters for years, but lost touch after High School. But I've never been to WY. Alex was there last summer though...
Colorado: Hmm, I don't recall ever visiting Colorado.
Connecticut: I've driven through Connecticut a million times on my way to other places. Usually there were just pit-stops for gas and quick lunches. I did spend one weekend at Mohegan Sun Casino with my roommate from college and some other friends. I went home with $50 less than I went there with. Could've been worse!
Delaware: When Alex was 3 1/2, we were visiting my friend Jen in Baltimore and we drove to Delaware one day so her son could see the ocean. He was almost 2 and never been to the beach. So we went. We encountered the worst torrential rain/thunderstorms I've ever driven through. The good news though., the beach wasn't very crowded. I believe the beach we went to was Rehoboth Beach. We got lots of fun pictures and the boys loved playing in the wet sand.
Florida: I was born in Florida. I lived there for 2 years, but I don't remember it. Some of my best memories from Florida are from when I was a teenager and went to stay with my friend Debbie for the summer. She lived in Melbourne. We went to the beach or went bowling pretty much everyday. I've also been to Disney on a couple of separate occasions... plus Alex and I flew to Jacksonville a couple of years ago to board a Cruise ship. One of our ports of call was Key West. That was our favorite. I looovve Florida.
Georgia: Drove through it on the way to Florida one year. I don't remember much about it except wishing it would end so we would be in Florida.
Hawaii: Hopefully someday.
Idaho: I've never been to Idaho, but Alex visited last summer. I spoke to him on the phone while he was there. Maybe that counts for a little.
Illinois: I visited Illinois when I was little and don't remember much. However, 2 summers ago, Alex and I drove out to Chicago to visit Aunt Margi & Uncle Roger. That was such a wonderful trip. They were the most amazing hosts and tour guides. I have so many wonderful memories from Illinois now and can't wait to return! Cheeseborger, cheeseborger, cheeseborger... and deep dish pizza! All the museums... walking down Michigan Ave. Such a great place. And great hosts.
Indiana: Years ago when we lived in Kentucky, my friend Jen and I drove to Indiana just so we could say I'd been. We ate lunch at an Applebees across the border from Louisville. I've also driven through Indiana with Alex on our way to and from Chicago. We might have stopped for lunch.
Iowa: We were oh, so close to Iowa when we went to Chicago. Maybe next time we'll pop over to say we've been.
Kansas: Nope.
Kentucky: I lived in Lexington, KY for 2 years. It has to be one of the most beautiful states I've ever been. Horse farms with white fences blanket the countryside. It's amazing there. The people in Kentucky are the nicest people in the world. Southern hospitality at its finest.
Maine: I moved to Maine when I was 10. I lived there until I went to college. It's a peaceful, beautiful place. I have such fond memories of Maine. I couldn't possibly begin to list them all. I will say that I love lobster, I worked in Bar Harbor one summer and I even raked blueberries once. Classic Maine. Ayuh.
Maryland: Again, my friend Jen's name comes up. I seem to have done lots of traveling with her! She lived in Baltimore for a short time and we visited her one summer. We took our kids to the Baltimore Aquarium. It was also in Baltimore where I was first introduced to Krispy Kreme donuts. Mmm. Donuts.
Massachusetts: My dad was born in Winchester. His sister remained in the area. I remember visiting her often and going to Building 19. I also went to college in MA. And after Alex was born, I took him into Boston a couple of time to explore the city. He loved the Boston Children's Museum. And now, we take vacations to the Cape in the summer... I love The Cape.
Michigan: The summer we drove to Chicago, Alex and I stopped in Michigan. It wasn't exactly on the way, but it wasn't that far out of the way either. He wanted to add another state to his list (he's at 26 so far). We ended up staying the night in a town called Hillsdale. We played mini-golf, ate at a bbq joint and swam in the hotel pool.
Minnesota: Errr. Nope. Although I think I hear the Mall of America calling my name...
Mississippi: Never been.
Missouri: Yeah, again. Nope.
Montana: Wow, I've got nothing. (Alex has been here though.)
Nebraska: Where is Nebraska?
Nevada: Hmmm... nope, But I really want to go to Vegas someday!
New Hampshire: I lived and worked in NH for 8 years. Alex was born there. I again have far too many memories to list! Gorgeous state, no sales tax or income tax, great place to live. I have nothing bad to say about NH.
New Jersey: NJ on the other hand is awful. At least in my experience. Traveling the miserable Garden State Parkway was a horrible experience. Never again! The only good memory I have from NJ is when we went to see the Patriots play the Giants at the Meadowlands. 18-0.
New Mexico: Never been.
New York: I live in NY. My first memories of NY however are from visiting Aunt Peggy & Uncle Paul in Binghamton when I was younger. We also went to the Baseball Hall of Fame once. I loved that. Years later, my brother moved to NYC. I enjoyed visiting him and getting to go into the city. I did a girls weekend trip to NYC once with Amy, Maria and Sarah.We saw the Conan O'Brien show, the Statue of Liberty, the Today Show and all the other tourist things too. I have so many great memories of NY, I couldn't possibly list them all or even come close. I met my husband in NY. I heart NY. (Well, minus the taxes and the snow.)
North Carolina: My biggest memory of NC is driving through it. Seeing the signs for South of the Border every 10 miles.
North Dakota: Nope!
Ohio: Ah. O-hi-o. Lovely state. I visited Cincinnati several times when I lived in KY. It's only an hour and a half north of Lexington. Very nice city. I went to a Reds game and then another time went to Paramount Kings Island. Where I learned that I hated Roller Coasters. Also, last spring, Alex and I spent a few days in Cleveland and saw the Red Sox/Indians play. Sox won. Great trip!
Oklahoma: O-k-l-a-h-o-m-a, Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains. Never been to the state, only performed in the play.
Oregon: Never been to the northwest. Someday!
Pennsylvania: My parents live in PA. They moved there in 1998 from Maine. Until then, I'd only driven through PA on the way to KY or elsewhere. PA is a very nice state, lots of rolling hills and farmland. My parents live in a neat area, and we enjoy visiting... although we haven't been in awhile!
Rhode Island: One weekend in college a bunch of us went to someone's camp. I think it was near/on/in/around Block Island. I don't remember much more than that. I think it might have been the beer.
South Carolina: South of the Border! Pedro! (Very lame, btw.)
South Dakota: Is that the state right below North Dakota? Nope, never been.
Tennessee: When I was living in KY we went to Nashville for a day. Visited Opryland and Music Row. Went to Minnie Pearls house too.
Texas: Sigh. No.
Utah: What's in Utah?
Vermont: It's next to New Hampshire. I went to a funeral in Vermont once. Alex's great-great grandmother. It was a beautiful ceremony.
Virginia: I lived in Virginia for 5 years. When I was little. I went to Kindergarten twice there.
Washington: Never been.
West Virginia: Ooh. West Virginia. I learned what a "runaway truck ramp" was by driving through West Virginia. WV was on the way to KY from NH. We drove through it several times. It's very hilly. And that's an understatement.
Wisconsin: Say cheese! Alex and I had lunch in Wisconsin on our Chicago trip. It was only about 30 min. north of Aunt Margi's house. We ate at the Cracker Barrel and stopped at the Information Center for a photo op next to the "Welcome to Wisconsin" sign. I'd like to explore more of the state someday.
Wyoming: I had a penpal from Wyoming. I wonder what ever happened to her. She was the niece of my 4th grade teacher. We exchanged letters for years, but lost touch after High School. But I've never been to WY. Alex was there last summer though...
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Actually you have been to Alabama many times when you were very young.
We would got up there to visit the family of our friends Ronald and Bev..
And we drove through on our way from FL to VA.....
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