Days in Utah...

So this is kind of a flash back to the last week in the States. Many of you may know that I spent a week in Utah visiting friends and family. One of my most favorite things was going on a hike with this lovely lady:Miss Linds, my amazing little sis. We had a spectacular time enjoying the view. Here's a look:

It was week of many firsts, including a trip to Spoon Me. It was fabulous to catch up with old Taiwan friends, and to celebrate Russia's B-day, even though it was a day late!
It was a great week! I'll miss you guys much!

Humidity makes quite a difference...

So here I am in the great state of Utah. I got in last night, finishing my 3 day road trip from DC. Long, yes. Fun, absolutely! I was a bit worried about this road trip because I was comatose most of the time when I made the trip out to DC with my mom in January. I'm so proud of myself because I did all the driving. Through the severe weather of Maryland (it was pretty intense) to the not so severe weather of the middle states.

Did you know that America is BEAUTIFUL? I think I take it for granted. But I'm so glad that I had this chance to see part of the country that I'd never had before.

But I definitely have to say that I prefer the dryness of the west to the humidity of the east. Why are you moving to Taiwan? you may ask. Well, let's just say it's not for the weather.

I'm in Love!

I'm in love...with a shoe. And I'm so excited that it's finally warm enough that my good ol' Chacos can come out to play. I was getting worried that my Chaco tan line would disappear before I could wear them again. But that is not the case!

I've had friends rave and rave about Chacos, so when I originally decided to go to Taiwan, I figured they were worth checking out. My friend Elise and I spent what felt like hours in shoe store (she was checking out Keens) agonizing over style, color, and fit. I finally decided on the black beauties, and am so glad that I did.

My first experience wearing my Chacos was here:

Arches National Park in Moab. My two roommates wore theirs, so I figured it was a good place to break them in. Umm, not so much. They gave me blisters at first, so I had to ease my way into wearing them.

But once I flew over the great big pond (considerably larger than the one between New York and London), we could not be separated. Not only did they accompany me in the classroom, but on many exciting adventures across Taiwan and Thailand.

Amazing dirt/ tan line from Chacos. First day of Trek in Thailand

All in all Chacos are pretty much amazing, and if you haven't given them a try, you really should. You'll love them as much as I do.