So, the summer has been truly wonderful. Other than missing my own family, who are trapped a zillion miles away in the place of the devil that shall remain nameless, life has been grand. I visited the beach for the last time Saturday with one of my dearest childhood friends and said goodbye to the Atlantic Ocean. In exactly one week, I will return to the land-locked state that houses a land of horrible drivers, no fresh seafood, rude people who tell me I'm intimidating in Costco, and sheltered people who dis-invite authors to their libraries. I am trying to think on the bright side. Multiple Relief Society lessons on forgiveness have prompted me to realize that it is probably (emphasis on the probably) time to let go of the bitterness and hatred towards Utah (ok, so I just named it) that I harbour in my heart. On Sunday morning, while blow drying my hair, I started to make a mental list of good things about the state. I was attempting to convince my psyche that I will not have a mini-nervous breakdown when I return. This is what I came up with:
1) OBVIOUSLY I will get to see my fabulous mom and hang out with my family again.
2) CAFE RIO! I have been craving an enchilada style burrito for the past month and half.
3) ???
That's about as far as I got before I burst into tears. My mother-in-law added my paying job to the list, and I guess that is a plus.
Sorry if I have offended anyone who hails from "the best snow on earth" but I have given you five years of my life, and you have not made much of an impression.
Number 3 could be the new IKEA, where you will surely find the perfect furniture for your new place at very affordable-on sale prices. Plus we miss you... can't wait until you come home!!
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Good reason! I miss you guys too, that is why you were reason number one, silly!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've had a wonderful summer!! It is always hard to leave the places you love. When does your first day of school as a REAL teacher?
ReplyDeleteGood luck braving the terrible drivers and less friendly people. It really is fun to be in the South...Good Food, Friendly People, Beaches....who could ask for more? :-)