Two weeks ago today (hopefully when I get to post it, it
will have been exactly two weeks) I packed up my car, plugged in my iPod,
strapped down my bike and began the trek
out “West” to start a new chapter of my life. So far I would say that it is
going well, but like any other chapter in “The Unexpected Life of Laura Jean:
Life on the Prairie to Life Anywhere Else”* I can only imagine what will come
next, in this brief small adventure filled section. I have decided to stray
away from my Blind Dates and try and blog more about my experiences since you
all failed in finding me dates. This isn’t to say that I won’t EVER blog about
dates again, but for now, or should I say [until the next one] you will be
getting updates about my time here in Montana. **
Now this is where I spill my thoughts:
Montana. AKA, “Big Sky Country” What does that mean anyway.
As I was driving through this GIANT state on my way to my most recent
adventure, all I kept thinking to myself was, ok… The sky does not look any
bigger than usual, and the scenery sucks, so why do so many people love this
place. Let me tell you one thing, it is definitely not because of Billings.
Billings Montana was one of the ugliest towns I have ever seen in my life.
(Sorry to those of you who are from the Big B, MT) But seriously, it is a very
industrial, dirty, un-scenic city that I was happy to just drive through. The
whole time I was driving through, all I kept thinking was “This better get
better, otherwise I may have just made a HUGE mistake.” and well, of course, it did.
On day two we stopped in Bozeman for the night, and let me
tell you. I have found a new favorite city. Bozeman is this college town full
of urban, local, awesomeness. I know what you are thinking; it can’t be that
cool right? WRONG! These people actually know how to drive cars when bicyclists
are ON THE SAME ROAD. It is a very common occurrence. They have BIKE RACKS for
people to park their bikes. They have a fully updated main street, lots of
small, local shops, and tons of fun bars all within walking distance. The best
part is, all of this is nestled in the mountains! So beautiful, and so awesome,
and I can’t wait to go back up and actually VISIT.
That's all for now. I have another post waiting to be finished. BUT I will post it in the next couple of days.
*Copyright LA, not to be stolen. However suggestions are
GLADLY appreciated.
**All disappointed parties may stop reading here.
