Minneapolis, I really like you so far.

I’m in Chicago visiting my dad and it’s 1 degree right now, it’s freezing!! Best part about my day is babysitting my little sister, even though she woke up at 5:45! It’ll be a long day!! I hope they find your suitcase soon, it’s the worst when that happens! Keep having fun :)

Welcome to Minnesota, Janae!

I have lived here for quite a while-and am a medical student at the University here!

The weather is glorious in the summer-and the running trails along the river/stone arch bridge are THE best part. Lots of friendly runners here:)

Hope you enjoy your stay!

If it weren’t for the cold I would totally think about moving to Minneapolis, I think it’s a great city! Haha it’s shockingly WAY colder than Chicago if that’s possible. Okay not “way” but at least 10-15 degrees. Not that I plan to stay here forever either… I need a warmer climate asap.

I want a box of Cheerios with my name on it! My girlfriend is in MN and works for The General!

I couldn’t imagine losing my luggage! Is it weird I would be more upset about losing my workout clothes than my underwear? Enjoy the rest of your trip! Your hair looks SUPER dark in the first picture. Did you dye it? I like it!

It’s a balmy 31 degrees here in Geneva, Switzerland today so I can’t complain!

I AM IN MN!!!!! I can’t believe all you guys are here…you should have had a meet and greet ~ or GM’s should ~ ha! Why- oh- Why did you have to come on the COLDEST day we have had (just about) so far this winter!! Feeling for you…..brrrrr!

Completely sucks you still don’t have your bag! At least you got to get some new gear, that is always fun!
I love Cheerios with banana…one of my favs!!

Oh no, I am so sorry about your bag!!
I don’t eat a ton of cereal, but I must say…. plain Cheerios are my JAM, ohhh how I love those guys!

The temperatures are in the 20s in Raleigh and tomorrow the low…. -1! We simply o not get that kind of cold in NC!

Yay for Internet friends.!! Looks sooo good. Wow those appetizers look amazing.
And we are soo spoiled in the west coast right now. Yesterday was almost 70. Ok it was like 65, but amazing and sunny.!
And I never hit snooze. Woke up before my alarm actually

I’m a Minnesotan! Living in Europe right now though. Not looking forward to the cold when we move home!

Sounds like such a fun trip and great experience! Cereal is my favorite dessert/snack.
I live just east of Chicago on Lake Michigan and we have been so cold! Today the wind chill is supposed to get down to -20 or so!
I really want to visit Minn., but in summer!

Looks like you guys are having a good time. I hope your bag makes it there!

I’m a habitual snooze button hitter. the number of times I hit snooze in the morning is kind of embarrassing.

Your Bee sweatshirt looks so comfy!

It is currently 8 degrees here, with a “feels like” temp of -16. Yuck.

Have a great time… that looks like a really fun one to attend!

I live just south of Minneapolis and I’m a member of the church too so if you need anything please know you have lots of friends here who would love to help. We totally could have set you up with some running clothes. I’ve had the airlines lose my bags a couple times and now only travel with a carry on. Sounds like a good excuse to go shopping.

The weather is frreeeeezzzing in Chicago. All of my students are hoping for a ‘frozen weather’ day tomorrow; I doubt that it will happen.

I never hit the snooze now because I have to take a pill 30 minutes before eating.. so I have to get right up.

If you like tea, try to go to Tea Source in MN. The best part of my Wednesday will be nailing another workout. :-)

I am jealous of that Cheerio box! haha! I normally get up right away but I had the hardest time making it out of bed today. I did it and got a run in though!

Minnesotan born and raised. I live just a few miles away from the General Mills Headquarters! :) I hope you’re liking it here so far!! The winter temps are tough but I think it gives Minnesotans a little strength and character to survive the temps each year. Summer and fall here are the best. The city is nice but northern Minnesota (north shore area) is where the state really shines. Hope you have a great stay and that “Minnesota Nice” holds true for everyone you meet!

Have fun! Minneapolis is a cool city. My husband grew up there, so we visit pretty regularly. We were there for New Year’s this year, and running was awful in the cold (2 pants, double socks, a face mask and I was STILL freezing), but we had fun and went to some great restaurants.

Hi Janae! Welcome to Minnesota!!!!! I live in Mpls/St. Paul. Sorry, the weather is not the greatest, but it will get better by the weekend!!! Don’t for get to check out the Mall of America!!! They have every store you can imagine! Currentky, it’s -8 degrees but at least the sun is out – makes it feel a little better:-)

This is so fun! What a fun trip – I love Minneapolis and yes, it is painfully freezing! Have a great time!

I’m just south of you, In Iowa, and our windchill is in the negatives today. Today would’ve been a perfect day to stay curled up in a comforter. Hopefully the airline finds your suitcase soon!

What fun you are with all those lovely bloggers exploring cereal world! Too bad about your bag though. Hope your cold run went well! :)

I could not wake up today. I hit snooze soooo many times! Its freezing here today

I love Minneapolis! Fortunately I’ve been there a couple of times during the fall (FOOTBALL!!) and was able to run around the city and there is a park at the opposite end from the stadium. It’s a wonderful park and saw my first black squirrel there. Teehee
Have a blast!

Looks like a great time so far! The temps here feel like -9, but thankfully I am headed out to CA this afternoon so maybe I will be able to feel my appendages again. I can’t wait to feel some warmth!

Welcome to Minnesota!! I live about 2 hours north of the Twin Cities. I hope you stay warm and enjoy your short time here! It was only 10 below with a 25 below wind chill this morning – no biggie… :)
Mpls has wonderful restaurants and stores! You should come back in the summer when you can enjoy our mosquitoes too!! Ha

Welcome to Minnesota! Really wish I could meet you!
You need to add the Twin Cities Marathon to your race schedule.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!

It’s 70F here in So Cal today.
I lived in the Twin Cities for about 3-1/2 years. It was okay. I found the people friendly but not inclusive. Always got the vibe from people that if you didn’t grow up there you didn’t belong; because, “doesn’t everyone still hang out with their bestie from kindergarten?” Ummmm NO! Not when you grew up in Chicago, which I did. And, yes, I grew up in the city not a suburb. Specifically 2 miles from Wrigley Field.

Anyway, I was glad when hubs and I did a corporate relo to So. Cal. Been here almost 20 years and would never move back. The people here are friendly and since everyone is from somewhere else, they are very inclusive. Good people, great weather…can’t beat it.

You’re in Minnesota?!?! I’m in Minnesota! Just 6 hours north of where you are :) Yeah… today was not a good day to visit here… very cold!

It’s -7F right now with 14 mph winds and I don’t dare look up the wind chill. You should really come back sometime and run the Twin Cities Medtronic Marathon in October. MN is a gorgeous state but the winters can get a little long and… umm… frozen. What a fun trip to General Mills!

Welcome to the “North”!

Minnesota is great; however, it’s days like today that make it so incredibly hard to run. Luckily, it’s Wednesday Beer Run at Milly City Running in NE, Minneapolis. Mill City Running is an incredibly legit running store. They have group runs 4-5 times a week.

Check em out while you are here!

I am from MN and now live in NC. My sister works for General Mills and my family is still there and I visit…in the summer. Though I love winter running. You totally had to go get gear. Did hit snooze today usually not. Best part will be the treadmill run in an hour or so. Too icy to run outside today. :( Enjoy MN. It is great.

It wouldn’t be nice to talk about the temp here today :)

I wish I could hit the snooze button!!

Highlight of my day is having a nice chat with my Dad on the phone :)

I ALWAYS hit the snooze! It’s kind of my thing in the mornings. I know I should get up but it’s just so dang hard to get out of a nice warm bed. Esp with the weather we are having in the midwest. Your tour looked fun! And all that food makes me hungry!

I’m in MN! I hope you enjoyed your trip – despite the very cold weather!

It’s chilly here – we’re talking single digits tomorrow morning.

The best part of my Wednesday is going to be going to bed! I cleaned the whole house super quickly so someone could come look at it (we’re trying to sell it), and I’m super tired.

I am super guilty of hitting the snooze button. Those extra minutes of sleep are so satisfying!

It was cold today in Tampa at 54 degrees. Brr! ;) And yes, I hit snooze. I always hit snooze. I mean, that’s what it’s there for, right…?

But what were you doing in Minneapolis?

Looks like such a fun trip!! I would TOTALLY keep that cheerio box too :)

So I didn’t know you and Julie from Peanut Butter Fingers were friends! My two favorite blogs! Now I’m anxious to read the blogs of more of the women who were there with you!