Lots Of Lines

Today is absolutely gorgeous outside for once and I am really enjoying the view from my office window. However, my view is very dizzying because of all the competing lines. I have lines from the blinds, from the building, the parking lot lights, and even the buildings across the street have many different kinds of lines. It is an eye full. I just wish that the weather would stay like this for a while.

Back in Logan Again

Since I recently have returned to Logan, I just wanted to list a few things that I really love about Cache Valley.
1. Benson Marina
2. Logan Canyon
3. Very short commute
4. Crumb Brothers Bakery
5. Juniper Take Out
6. Great views of the Wellsville mountain range
7. Logan Temple
8. Feeling safe and peaceful
9. Riverside Nature Trail
10. Closer to Bear Lake

Things I miss in SLC
1. Friends and co-workers
2. Closer to my nieces
3. Better shopping
4. Better grocery stores (Caputo's, Wild-Oats, Harmons)
5. Sushi Express
6. Quirky city events and fun possibilities
7. Earlier Spring and great mountain views
8. More singles and single activities
9. Better radio stations
10. More evening activity options

Things I don't miss in SLC
1. Traffic
2. Crowds
3. Longer commute
4. Not feeling safe (crime)
5. Harder to find a quiet place to retreat
6. Crowded outdoor activities
7. Pollution
8. Never ending road work
9. Higher prices
10. Lake Effect Stench

Hotel Cafe Tour

After the second session of Conference last weekend, Liz and I went down to the Hotel Cafe Tour in Salt Lake. It was a fun concert and was very relaxed with a lot of folk-style music from some great not-that-known-yet artists. We had a great time. The artists that performed were: Cary Brothers, Meiko, Ingrid Michaelson, Dan Wilson, and Jim Bianco. It was a very fun.

Getting Ready for Italy

I am so excited to go to Italy in just 6 short weeks. I didn't know that much about Italy, when it comes down to it. I always thought that I did because my sister Alayna served a mission in the Rome, Italy mission. I have now been watching a multitude of travel videos and reading a lot of travel books and I have come to one conclusion: Pretty much anywhere in Italy is worth seeing. I think right now I am most excited about the Cinque Terre area and Lake Como. Although, everywhere else seems fabulous as well.
Here is a little video on the Cinque Terre region.



Here is a little video on Lake Como.