Arizona

So I have been in Arizona now for almost two weeks. I would say my feelings for the state are definitely mixed. Here are some things I have noticed and my feelings about them.

Things I don't care for:

1. The cold water is not cold, so you never get to brush your teeth with cold refreshing water.

2. Just about everyone smokes (at least in Tucson). I was totally under the impression in Oregon that we were really getting a hold on the no smoking thing. Here it is totally the opposite.

3. The temperatures are unbearable right now. Every time I step outside (except yesterday) my skin feels like it is being seared off.

4. Everything is made of Stucco and landscaped with rocks and cactus.

5. There are pockets of the Ghetto/Slums everywhere (at least in Tucson).

Things I really like:

1. I love LOVE LOVE that we drove through our first monsoon last weekend. SO COOL!

2. On that note, lightening is so amazing! I got to see it during the day for the first time this week.

3.I really like that the topography reminds me of Mexico and if there was an ocean nearby I would feel like I was on vacation all the time.

4. I love that there are so many resturants around. I drive around and keep mentally adding new ones to my (must eat there list). Now if we had the funding...

5. I really like the mountains surrounding our area. They remind me of home.

6. I have yet to see one but I am looking forward to the much talked about beautiful sunsets.




Happy to be here, happy for the adventure, happy it's not permanent.