Things I Will Miss

I think I have the tendency to think about all the negative things about Rexburg, especially the longer we are here. For that reason, I wanted to take a minute to write some things that I have loved and will miss about it..cuz it has been a good place for us in many ways. WARNING though, there are ALOT of pictures. So here goes. I will miss..

1. The people..

Sometimes living in this bubble can be draining, but many of the people here are phenomenal. I think I am realizing that we will probably never be in a place again where virtually everyone is close to our age and point in our life. It has made for some amazing friendships and incredible times. I know people say that they will always keep in touch, but I am excited to hold up my end of that deal and I know many of my friends will do the same and we will be friends for years to come. So I will miss the people, and I am grateful for the ones we have met here.

2. How cheap everything is..

Now that we are starting to figure out living expenses outside of Rexburg, I am realizing how cheap everything is comparatively at least. While I knew that this would be the case with California, even Oklahoma and most other places are more expensive. The rent here, activities indoor and outdoor, and amenities that school here offers [free tutoring, gym and super cheap outdoor activities, etc.] are unbeatable.

3. The nature/outdoor activities..

Think about it-since we have been married, we have gone cross country skiing twice, ice caving, hiking, camping, to many lakes and rivers, parks and mini water parks, canoeing, to places like Bear World, to bonfires, and COUNTLESS other thing. Most of which, for free or ridiculously cheap. Seriously, I can't say enough about the nature and activities Rexburg has to offer. I will miss that a lot.

4. The dessert places..

I stand by the fact that Rexburg simply doesn't have the best restaurants-but I can easily excuse them on these because the many dessert places they have to offer are so good. G's dairy's ice cream is the freshest, best ice cream I've ever had. Cocoa Bean cupcakes & drinks are delicious and creative, and Nielson's custard is basic, but deep in taste. They have several good ice cream places, frozen yogurt joints, and yummy pie spots. And again, all of it is a relatively good price.

5. The temple on the hill

I don't think people who live so close to the temple appreciate what a blessing that is. I love looking at it every night, glowing on the hill, and knowing that I can be there within minutes to know how much God loves me, looks after me and makes it possible of me, Lester and our family to be a forever one.

Again, our time in Rexburg has not been all fun and games-it has tested us, but also helped us to grow and learn, and I will always cherish it as the place where Lester and I started on our journey of marriage.