Visiting 4 New States

Confession:  I was mid-way through a business trip when I realized that the state I was in was the 4th new state for this 30/30 list item!  Cheers to Indiana - that trip was a whirlwind!!

One of my 30/30 goals was to visit 4 new states.  To catch up on my progress against all of my goals you can check out the full list here.

In my real-life job I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to travel.  All 4 of the states I have visited on the list below were for business.  For the most part, my business travel is very fast paced.  There isn't really any time for personal exploration of each area.  I do hope to re-visit these states someday for more fun in my personal time.

1.  Michigan - Lansing

Highlights from my travel:

• Successfully juggling events on site with virtual meetings.  Learning to become multi-tasker extraordinaire. 
• Braving the snow to walk to a nearby restaurant.

Things I would do if I were traveling for fun:

• Go to a Spartan football game at Michigan State University

via Google Images

•  Explore the Ann Arbor area

2. Tennessee - Knoxville

Shareable Highlights:

• Racing off the plane to a slow cab driver that introduced me to the timing of things in Tennessee.  His hospitality and kindness re-set my "go-go-go" mentality.
• Calling an emergency number at a large event for someone that fainted and directing emergency responders to the scene at a place I had never been before. 
• Walking downtown to Market Square for dinner.

via this website

Things I would do if I were traveling for fun:

• Check out the Sunsphere
• Spend more time exploring downtown Knoxville
• Visit Nashville to go to a concert

3. Texas - San Antonio

Shareable Highlights:

• Meeting and networking with professionals from all over the USA on my own
• Taking a San Antonio River Cruise

personal pic

• Walking River Walk area to get some sunshine
• Checking out the Alamo and the Tower of the Americas

Things I would do if I were traveling for fun:

• Visit the San Antonio Zoo
• Check out Six Flags Fiesta, TX
• Go to a San Antonio Spurs basketball game

4.  Indiana - South Bend

 Shareable Highlights:

• Received a beautiful surprise bouquet of flowers from Hubs at the start of a very busy trip!

• Cab driver asking if I was a student.
• Lots and lots of ironing.

Things I would do if I were traveling for fun:

• Go to a NASCAR race in Indianapolis

via Google Images

• Explore the Amish area Nappanee
• Visit Abe Lincoln's childhood home

I can't believe I've completed this goal just by working!  Next up on the agenda for work travel - California!  I have my fingers crossed I'll get to go to a conference on the west coast later this year.