First Day Of Freedom

Yesterday was my last day at work. For now I'm embarking on a little unknown journey. Where it will take me, I'm not sure yet. I just recently had two campus interviews (final round) and hopefully at least one of them will work out in my favor. Last night I celebrated a happy hour with my former co-workers and today Ry and I enjoyed the day together. Since he's been taking classes this summer and I've still been working, we decided it was important to spend a day with each other to mark this momentous occasion.

We started out with coffee at the Alterra Foundry on 1st street. Next we visited the West Allis Farmer's Market where we purchased a complete vegetable bounty for only $13. Then we took a long country drive on the back roads to Backyard Bikes, a bike shop and cafe in La Grange, WI. Our final destination was a 3 mile hike on the Scuppernong Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine area. It was a lovely and easy hike shaded by large pine trees offering filtered light and one overlook view.

All in all it was a great day. Nice to just be able to spend time together in the beautiful sunshine free of any responsibility.


Celebrating with some of my co-workers at Sugar Maple in Bayview.


With Kelley, my Hall Director neighbor.


Beautiful flowers, a present from my co-worker Renee.


Vegetable bounty. Potatoes, garlic scapes, pickling cucumbers, mint, leeks, green beans and broccoli.


Colorful Ba'hai sign outside of La Grange.


Outside Backyard Bikes.


Flowers and lawn ornaments.


Enjoying Mexican organic lollipops.


Trees lining the Scuppernong trail.


A big fat mushroom on the trail. Ry was impressed!