somewhere in middle america

i've been spending my days as an intern at boys town. it's a non-profit organization dedicated to providing care for youth and families. it started out as an omaha orphanage in 1917, started by father edward j. flanagan, but has over the years developed into a nationwide organization. it's pretty great. all i really do it write articles and talk to people. but hey, that's good enough for me. besides the internship, i've been exploring omaha a little and will continue to do so throughout the summer. for those you planning a trip to omaha in the near future (it's a metropolis, don't even joke), i will be reviewing the activites, restaurants, etc. that i am partaking in. i know you'll appreciate this, you don't have to thank me. but if you do...that's fine, too.
college world series: my first time at the college world series was an extremely hot but pleasant one. i've never really liked baseball, but a week of lsu and texas fans everywhere got me swinging a different bat (ha...). it was seriously fun the two games i went to, and i can't wait til next year. fun family america time.

henry doorly zoo: i had also never been to a zoo before (gasp). it was fantastic! definitely worth the $10+ admission fee and steep hills. highlights: gorillas, aquarium, swamp, monkeys hugging.

mother india restaurant: barely big enough to be a hole-in-the-wall establishment. after seeing a fairly short list of entrees, i knew it had to be good. and it was. chicken curry and a big piece of naan ($10). i've had naan better...for the price, anyway.

three happiness express: yes, that is the actual name of a chinese restaurant on leavenworth st. (mere blocks away from mother india) they are not as speedy as their name implies, but they are decent for the price. good crab ragoon and excellent water glass filling.

garage saling: a must saturday morning activity at some point in the summer. depending on the neighborhood, you can find some pretty great little treasures (i.e. pink rose earrings, free yellow coffee mug, forest green belt). i also really enjoyed the two estate sales i came across. those are more practical for people with more than an interns hourly wage. fun, nonetheless.

that's all for now. happy summer day, everyone. :)