Columbus

So this past week I am aware I have been absent from the blogging world (I have, however, still been making vlogs over at youtube.com/scififreakmi). Last week I went on an adventure to Columbus, Ohio to interview for a few jobs and to explore the city.

Let me say this right here. Columbus is an amazing city.

I explored and did so much in the span of 24 hours when I wasn't interviewing. I explored High Street near OSU and had dinner there. Raising Cane's Chicken and some OSU Buckeye's Donuts. Om nom nom indeed. It was also cool to be able to see OSU on my own, as well as take a look at everything High Street has to offer.

Which, by the way, is a lot. As someone who went to school in a VERY small town for four years, I am always astounded by the amount of things to do in a large college town.

Wednesday (my day in between interviews) was spent exploring downtown. I parked at the Statehouse (because they seemed to have the cheapest parking) and started my walk from there towards the North Market.

That was a longer walk than I anticipated. I realized very quickly that I'm used to looking at a map of Cleveland and thinking that the distance between two things is not that bad. Columbus is different.

Lunch at the North Market was fantastic as always. I love open air markets. I love seeing all of the local vendors selling their various foods and items and it's just a very fun atmosphere. The last time I was there was during GLACUHO so I didn't have much time to enjoy it as I went in between sessions.

After lunch I made the trek back to my car, and then ventured off to find the German Village. I got lost trying to find it...streets in Columbus make no sense sometimes...and then once I did I was very thankful. In the middle of the area was a huge park full of awesome statues and fountains. I wish it hadn't been so warm out because I really wanted to spend more time there...but alas the weather forced me to find blissful air conditioning.

I found blissful air conditioning at a place called The Book Loft...which is the coolest bookstore I have ever been in. Somehow I escaped without buying anything...but it was so tempting. Floor to ceiling books in every room...it was amazing and I can't wait to go back.

Hopefully I'll be heading back to Columbus again soon. In the short time I was there I completely fell in love with the city. Fingers crossed for me, everyone!