but today I just want to VENT.
I haven't quite figured out why people choose to live here in Iowa? It just hasn't clicked for me. I usually love new places and discovering new areas.Maybe these are a few reasons why I haven't fell in love with this place..... YET.
1. The only mountains you see in these parts are the mounds of snow in all the parking lots and on the sides of the street. Serious. They are huge. And they aren't melting very quickly.
I miss mountains. All sizes and colors.
Zions National Park- summer '09
The Red Mountains of St. George-- I miss looking out my windows and seeing the red dirt beauties.
2. Today when I took Adam to school it was 4 degrees-- with wind chill the radio guy informed me it was -15F. Lovely. Just checked Weather.com. Here are the results. No improvement in the last hour.
Iowa City, IA (52240) Weather.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2010 9:05 am CST
4° F
Feels like -16°F
Wind: From NNW at 17 mph gusting to 25 mph
I miss SUN-- and HEAT. I just want to be able to go outside. Without 4 layers. Without gloves. Without a beanie. Without covered shoes.
I am counting down the days til moments like this can happen .
Shorts. Sandals. T-shirt. Baseball cap. Red Sox. Pure awesomeness.
3. I miss Family and Friends. I really haven't formed any fantastic new friendships.
It's a good thing I have Adam around as my best friend or I really would go crazy.
I love all these people!
4. I miss having a real job... I am sure many would argue that being a nanny is a real job, but it isn't the same for me. I miss influencing and helping others change their life. I miss using my knowledge and education. I miss being around adults and having co-workers.
Sorry to be such a downer today. I am sure tomorrow will be better!
14 comments:
Call me crazy, but this post was really reassuring to me today. I'm glad I'm not the only one having an off day! A speeding ticket (swear I didn't know it was a school zone), sick, no job, and then it started to snow AGAIN... I'm right there with ya, lady. Let's have an e-pity party. :)
I am def. with ya on the e-pity party for the day. haha. Anyone else want to join in?
ME. I am in on this e-pity party. Loving the sunshine but it is soo deceiving- I was outside for 4 minutes already freezing and then the wind starting going.... I was so cold it made me mad!
Me too---I miss the mountains and I hate the snow and cold weather!
I will join your e-pity party, the last few weeks all I have wanted to do is go on a hike on the red mountain. I did take my kids outside today but it was still to cold to stay out for to long.
Winter blows, but on the upside? It's almost March and not November...
Sending kind thoughts your way! XO.
Nat.
Thanks for sending the love and encouragement. I can tell tomorrow is already going to be better.
Oh Marci! One of those days? I can understand you feeling like that with the only mountains you see being in a parking lot. haha. It is good to get a perspective too because today I had a bad attitude about work but I am sure I will miss it some day too. Thanks girl!
i think you guys need to plan a visit here. REALLY. it should cheer you up. We don't have a big house, but we have a big yard... and a tent. hahaa.
It's always good to know that others have these kind of days too!!!! Sounds like everything else is going well though, glad to hear:) For now I will join in on the pity party, even though it was yesterday!
Ugghhhh...sorry about the snow. I can't believe how huge that snow mountain is! Love the pics of Zion...Zion is so hard not to miss.
Thanks everyone for joining the party... and for all the words of encouragement. today went much better.
Wow! That's a lot of snow! I was feeling bad living in Hyrum with the snow here, but yes I agree I miss the heat and the sun...Summer can't come soon enough!
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