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Well, since I am not very good at maintaining this blog, I have a lot of ground to make up. I am going to try and give the abbreviated version of where my life is at now since my most recent post. It is very likely this will be spread out over several posts, but that should give me incentive to finally blog with some sort of regularity.
The most obvious change to my life has certainly been my new marriage. That’s right folks, Gina is now my wife! We were married last August in Wausau, WI. The wedding turned out fantastic, and it was wonderful to spend the day with so many special friends and family members we’ve grown with throughout our lives. Gina was absolutely gorgeous, and I truly felt like the luckiest man in the world being able to stand up at the altar as she walked down the aisle to take my hand in marriage.
We have been living in Milwaukee now for the past 2 years. The more time I spend in Milwaukee, the more I absolutely love it. I thought it was going to be hard to leave our lives in Madison behind. However, we have made such great friends here, and we are always busy due to all the neat things there are to see and do. To give you an idea, I have created a short list of activities along with brief descriptions of why they are awesome:
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Games – Although Brewers games are not new to us, it has been so much fun being able to attend them on a regular basis. The great thing about Brewers games is that it is about more than just the baseball. There is of course tailgating! On several occasions this has been more fun than the game itself. Think Brats, Beer, Bags, Friends, and the occasional dance party.
Milwaukee Bucks Basketball – I know many of you are surprised that I would be putting this on my list. However, I have recently pledged my loyalty to this young, fun and exciting team. Milwaukee has a savior in town, and his name is BJ3 (Brandon Jennings). Oh, and don’t forget one of the top centers in the league…Andrew Bogut. I had to opportunity to attend a couple really amazing games this year with my buddy Zac. We first attended a Bucks vs. Lakers matchup. Kobe Bryant ripped our hearts out with an OT buzzer beater, but the stadium was rocking…well worth our hard earned $10. Secondly, as you know, the Bucks made the playoffs, and I was able to attend Game 4 of the series. The Bucks took it to the Hawks knotting the series up at 2 games a piece. Not bad for a team that was supposed to get swept. FEAR THE DEER! Got a glimpse of the 2012 NBA Champions!
Marquette Basketball – I know many of you are even more surprised that I would be putting this on my list. Don’t panic, my loyalty is still tied to my Wisconsin Badgers. We got a season ticket package, and we definitely got a great deal. It was fun to watch Big East basketball, which is very different from the Big Ten basketball we are used to. Marquette fans are very passionate about their Golden Eagles. Who says a guy can’t root for two teams?
Milwaukee Brewery Tours – How could this be anything but fun? We have done several brewery tours since our arrival. Most notably is the Lakefront Brewery tour. Costs a few bucks but is guided by some people who are truly passionate about their brews, and you get a fair amount of samples along with a souvenir pint glass. We have also been to the Rock Bottom Brewery, Milwaukee Ale House, and of course Miller. The Miller tour is FREE, and comes with 3 glasses of Beer!
Summerfest – The World’s Largest Music Festival. 11 days, 11 stages, and over 800 bands. Held at the Summerfest grounds on Milwaukee’s lakefront. The lakefront itself is a great place to spend your time with sandy beaches and plenty of space to take in the sunshine!
Cultural Festivals – Festa Italiana, Polish Fest, Irish Fest, Bastille days (French), German Fest…the list goes on. Food, music, beer, and great times a plenty.
That is just a small sample of what has been occupying our free time when we have it. Now it is time for the extremely fast run through of other thoughts, interests, etc…
Favorite shows I’m currently watching and loving: Modern Family, The Office, How I Met Your Mother, Dexter, No Reservations, and most of the HGTV programming.
Favorite Activity: Biking! Gina and I got new road bikes, and now cycling has completely consumed me. I love it!
Favorite Beer: It’s a 3-way tie. Beer #1: Naughty Scot Scotch Ale from Rock Bottom Brewery. Beer #2: Louie’s Demise Ale from Milwaukee Ale House. Beer #3 Tripel Nova from Ale Asylum.
Favorite Pastime: The Milwaukee Brewers winning games
Book I am reading: In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan. Great read, and very informational.
Best advice I have received lately: How to run a marathon: “Step one, start running. Step two, there is no step two.” -Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother)
That’s it for now, I hope to get back to you soon.
The most obvious change to my life has certainly been my new marriage. That’s right folks, Gina is now my wife! We were married last August in Wausau, WI. The wedding turned out fantastic, and it was wonderful to spend the day with so many special friends and family members we’ve grown with throughout our lives. Gina was absolutely gorgeous, and I truly felt like the luckiest man in the world being able to stand up at the altar as she walked down the aisle to take my hand in marriage.
We have been living in Milwaukee now for the past 2 years. The more time I spend in Milwaukee, the more I absolutely love it. I thought it was going to be hard to leave our lives in Madison behind. However, we have made such great friends here, and we are always busy due to all the neat things there are to see and do. To give you an idea, I have created a short list of activities along with brief descriptions of why they are awesome:
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Games – Although Brewers games are not new to us, it has been so much fun being able to attend them on a regular basis. The great thing about Brewers games is that it is about more than just the baseball. There is of course tailgating! On several occasions this has been more fun than the game itself. Think Brats, Beer, Bags, Friends, and the occasional dance party.
Milwaukee Bucks Basketball – I know many of you are surprised that I would be putting this on my list. However, I have recently pledged my loyalty to this young, fun and exciting team. Milwaukee has a savior in town, and his name is BJ3 (Brandon Jennings). Oh, and don’t forget one of the top centers in the league…Andrew Bogut. I had to opportunity to attend a couple really amazing games this year with my buddy Zac. We first attended a Bucks vs. Lakers matchup. Kobe Bryant ripped our hearts out with an OT buzzer beater, but the stadium was rocking…well worth our hard earned $10. Secondly, as you know, the Bucks made the playoffs, and I was able to attend Game 4 of the series. The Bucks took it to the Hawks knotting the series up at 2 games a piece. Not bad for a team that was supposed to get swept. FEAR THE DEER! Got a glimpse of the 2012 NBA Champions!
Marquette Basketball – I know many of you are even more surprised that I would be putting this on my list. Don’t panic, my loyalty is still tied to my Wisconsin Badgers. We got a season ticket package, and we definitely got a great deal. It was fun to watch Big East basketball, which is very different from the Big Ten basketball we are used to. Marquette fans are very passionate about their Golden Eagles. Who says a guy can’t root for two teams?
Milwaukee Brewery Tours – How could this be anything but fun? We have done several brewery tours since our arrival. Most notably is the Lakefront Brewery tour. Costs a few bucks but is guided by some people who are truly passionate about their brews, and you get a fair amount of samples along with a souvenir pint glass. We have also been to the Rock Bottom Brewery, Milwaukee Ale House, and of course Miller. The Miller tour is FREE, and comes with 3 glasses of Beer!
Summerfest – The World’s Largest Music Festival. 11 days, 11 stages, and over 800 bands. Held at the Summerfest grounds on Milwaukee’s lakefront. The lakefront itself is a great place to spend your time with sandy beaches and plenty of space to take in the sunshine!
Cultural Festivals – Festa Italiana, Polish Fest, Irish Fest, Bastille days (French), German Fest…the list goes on. Food, music, beer, and great times a plenty.
That is just a small sample of what has been occupying our free time when we have it. Now it is time for the extremely fast run through of other thoughts, interests, etc…
Favorite shows I’m currently watching and loving: Modern Family, The Office, How I Met Your Mother, Dexter, No Reservations, and most of the HGTV programming.
Favorite Activity: Biking! Gina and I got new road bikes, and now cycling has completely consumed me. I love it!
Favorite Beer: It’s a 3-way tie. Beer #1: Naughty Scot Scotch Ale from Rock Bottom Brewery. Beer #2: Louie’s Demise Ale from Milwaukee Ale House. Beer #3 Tripel Nova from Ale Asylum.
Favorite Pastime: The Milwaukee Brewers winning games
Book I am reading: In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan. Great read, and very informational.
Best advice I have received lately: How to run a marathon: “Step one, start running. Step two, there is no step two.” -Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother)
That’s it for now, I hope to get back to you soon.
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