Utah trip '09, volume 1

So...I've been mapquesting all morning. I'm trying to find out the best ways to fit in all the places we want to see into the 2 weeks we'll have.

Casa Bonita, Lakewood, CO: A supercool restaurant, made famous in the "Casa Bonita" episode of South Park. I promised to bring Brian back a souvenir. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Bonita 7-8 hours from SLC, according to Mapquest.

Colorado Springs, CO: A visit to Katie, Ben and Mackinsie. I may take this one alone, depending on if Brooke wants to go or not. This would be a great chance to get a two in one, being that Colorado Springs is only a little over an hour away from Lakewood.

Sacramento, CA: We don't have a specific place set yet for our visit to CA. Our friend Dustin will be living in Sacramento and he says it's a beautiful city and a great vacation spot. 9-10 hours from SLC.

Disneyland, Anaheim, CA: I'd love to go to Disneyland. It would be a great trip with Nick, Jen, Layla and Julie! Plus, it appears to be very close to the beach! This would definitely outrank Sacramento! But this idea is, of course, depending on finances of all involved! Approximately 10 hours from Salt Lake.

Roswell, NM: Do I really need to explain why? Approx 13 hours from SLC.

Socorro, NM: A visit to a high school friend of mine who just moved there. 2-3 hours from Roswell. 11-12 hours from SLC.



So, I think that sums up the places we want to visit, outside Salt Lake. More updates to come as we make our plans more concrete.

My life, sad, boring and blessed

As I sit here and read my friends' blogs I realize that I really have NO life. I am still single...still...yep, still single. I graduated with a degree that I don't know what to do with and can't afford to go back to school for a different one yet. My job is part-time and it is killing me financially, but I keep hanging in there, waiting for the full-time position. Jen and Nick have a beautiful family and marriage. Brooke has a great job she loves, is going to school to better herself, and loves Aaron. Jordan, also going to school to make something of himself, has some very deep things to say and does lots of stuff. Steve and Heidi just got married and recently bought a house together. Emma has an amazing family, including her new daughter-in-law, Heidi.

I am, however, very lucky to have such great friends to love and inspire me. I am very grateful for everything I do have. I may have a boring job and no life, but I am blessed with friendship.

So, thank you all for allowing me a chance to peek into your lives and minds. I do love you all so very much!!!