Happy Surprise Thursday Post! There were too many joyful (and some "first") things that have happened this week for me not to share with the world.
I went to the Science Museum of Minnesota! That is a crazy first - I'm really not a science person. I like words and pictures and artsy things. My boyfriend though, likes science. So, we went on a date to the science museum - and surprisingly, I wasn't bored at all!There are a lot of different exhibits and because I'm kind of weird, I appreciated that they had categories and little nooks for each of them (maybe most science museums are like this but I had never been to one before!). They had an exhibit on the human brain and I was fascinated - the way that God created our brains to develop and think blew me away! My favorite exhibit was probably the light and color exhibit (it was definitely the most artsy!), but I also loved the dinosaur exhibit - I even found a "medium" dinosaur bone that was as big as my whole body!!!
The Science Museum is in St. Paul and it was a gorgeous spring night, so obviously we had to do some exploring! Here are two different pictures - one before going into the museum and one after we came out of the museum.
I am a little kid at heart - there are just certain things that overwhelm my heart with joy. One of those things are animals. It was 50 degrees and sunny out so I had to go to the zoo! What's not to love?! Not only are there animals, but there is a beautiful garden filled with fountains, trees, and flowers. I fell in love with thoughts of warm weather and summer all over again - I just keep hoping that the Midwest isn't toying with my emotions!
I had been hearing all about this restaurant/coffee shop called the Black Coffee & Waffle Bar so I finally went there - no worries, I did the hipster thing and posted on Instagram ALLLLL about it! I will say this - the waffles were really big (it was hard to finish them off!) and my advice would be to do the "build your own waffle." I ate the Fat Andrew and my boyfriend got the Naughty Waffle - they were both delicious! I also got a latte - my only complaint was the price compared to the size, but like I've been learning to tell myself, "There are a lot worse things in life than that!"
Something I love doing is going on walks - we explored the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis and it was beautiful! We walked along it as the sun was setting, went to dinner, then came back once it was dark and all the city lights were on. I don't know if I want to live in a big city some day, but I sure do fall in love easily with them once I begin to explore!
Then, as I top off some great week experiences, I went with a couple friends to two different coffee shops that I have never been to before - of course, I will be posting them on my Link Love page!
The first coffee shop was Spyhouse. I loved the decor and lighting - perfect comfort and homework mood. It was also open until 11 pm, which as a college student, is incredibly important! Oh, the coffee was good too! My only complaint - lack of outlets in certain areas.
The second coffee shop was Nina's Coffee Cafe. I think I may have found somewhere that could be my all time favorite place! It was a writer's dream. It was located in an old, historical corner building - the atmosphere was lovely - the decor was vintage - there was a corner section up a flight of stairs creating a two person reading nook - there was a book store with tables in the basement - their iced mocha was delicious and reasonably priced - I really want to try more on their menu so obviously I will be going back soon! They are also open until 10 pm, which is a pretty decent time yet. The only downfall - lack of parking and very crowded ... but who can blame people for wanting to come to an inspiring coffee shop?
Now that, my friends, is what I like to call a successful week! Tomorrow is Friday and soon my spring break will begin - looking forward to time off from school and more adventures!
Also, I want to point out another blog I follow - Hole in the Wall.
-Courage, dear heart. C.S. Lewis
Lexi