Inspiration on the Road (Part 2) – Episode 106 - a podcast by Brandi Sea

This week Brandi finishes sharing the second half of her road trip through the midwest and all of the interesting, and inspiring things she found!



 

Michelle’s week:

This past week was the 4th of July and it was Michelle’s daughter’s birthday. That meant planning the birthday party, and that party was completely unicorn-themed. Including unicorn dog (Just normal corn dogs, not rainbow flavored). Lots of colors and Michelle made it through alive! So proud of her! Michelle is also very busy with work as it as they begin to film a new series. She got her introvert time by going home, cleaning a bit then, having dinner, and then watching the Bachelor. And Michelle is getting a massage before she starts another week of stress. Michelle didn’t bring a song this week, but she has been listening to a lot of Billie Elish.  

Brandi’s week:

Brandi saw Spiderman Far from Home and she liked it a lot. Brandi is also catching up on Handmaid’s Tale and she likes where they are taking the show. Brandi also found a new podcast called Bring Backup. It’s a deep dive into each episode of Veronica Mars podcast and Brandi is loving it. She also had a big party for the 4th of July as it is her mother-in-law’s birthday. And she is also working on getting some freelance gigs going which is a bit of a pain, but it will all be worth it in the end. 

Inspiration on the road:



* Brandi’s highlight from Chicago was the Museum of Science and Industry. It was mainly her husband Kenny’s top choice, but she ended up loving it as well. She especially loved the Tesla Coil. 





* Also in Chicago, they rented Devvy bikes to ride around the wooden garden and Japanese Gardens. 





* They also stopped at a mirror maze that made Brandi feel like she had walked through the looking glass. It had colors that changed which was so fun. It also gave her a lot of inspiration for here Alice book cover that she has been working on.

* They also stopped at the Art Institute of Chicago. And a tip for those traveling, It’s usually cheaper to visit museums if you get a yearly pass because they come with free stuff and you can visit special exhibits for free rather than paying extra. Plus, if you go back within the year you get to visit again for free!





* And on the last day in Chicago, they went on an architecture tour of Chicago.





* To Brandi, Chicago feels like the “lovechild” of New York and San Francisco. It has the big city vibes of New York and the chill vibes of San Francisco and Brandi loved it.

* Next stop was Sioux Falls South Dakota which is where Hugh Weber is from! Brandi and her family got to meet up with him for lunch and then a stop to see the actual Sioux Falls.

* Next were the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore at sunset. They stayed at the KOA in the Black Hills which is like a full resort KOA! 





* Next stop was Denver to visit Family and eat at Torchy’s tacos which is now in Denver. Brandi says they are better in Austin.

* And the last stop was camping for Father’s Day at Navajo Dam.



Brandi’s song: Windows by Frankie Cosmos

The Dramatic Chipmunk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Y73sPHKxw

Brandi mentions the podcast: Bring Backup 

 

 

 

 

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