I'm tired of hating Baltimore. So it's time to really pursue this city, see what it can offer if you dig into it, and give it a shot at competing with that city-on-a-pedestal.
First plan: find more parks. I am missing all of the green spaces in Milwaukee. I remember reading that Milwaukee was ranked pretty high on the percentage of parks and green in the city compared to other major cities. I can't find that document right now, but I'm pretty sure that Baltimore is pretty far down comparatively. But anyways, I'm going to venture out, find local parks and start visiting them, taking hikes in the evening and weekends, and reconnect with nature.
Second plan: Find events and go to them. Currently planning to go to the First Thursday concert tonight in Mt. Vernon. Tomorrow there is Opera in the Park in Mt. Vernon too, might check that out as well. If I can start find free cultural events, I'm sure I'll start warming up to Baltimore more than I have so far.