We've Made Peace
I've lived in Utah for six years and three (almost four) months now--since August 2005. My parents and brothers came up for Thanksgiving and just left today. My youngest brother said countless times, "I just don't know how you live in Utah." I think Utah and I have long since made peace and come to terms on our differences. For example: I like it hot. Utah likes it cold. Really, though, I have decided there are a lot of things I like about Utah. I frequently make mental note of all the things I'd miss if I left. Here are some of them... - Cafe Rio (I guess I could drive 30 minutes to it from Glendora) - Hole in the wall restaurants, big restaurants--so many options! (Nicolitalia, Tucano's, Hogi Yogi, Lone Star Taqueria, Red Ginger sushi, Happy Sumo, a million other sushi places, Guru's, Communal, Pizzeria 712, Vinto, Five Guys, Smashburger, Peiwei, Blue Lemon, Faustina, Einstein bagels, Mimi's Cafe, Noodles, Rumbi, etc.) - Dessert ...