Drive to Jackson, Wyoming

DAY ONE:

I left Thatcher about 730 in the morning. My car was packed and I was rearing to go. I was super sad to leave. I didn't really think people cared about me. Leaving, changed that! I have felt so loved and all the goodbyes that have been given are super appreciated. Work was especially hard. I have loved those kids like my own. I know that they love me right back and I miss that love daily. Several parents gave me cards and I will cherish them forever. What they said made all the sacrifice and work that I put into the classroom and teaching worth it. I also will miss the ladies and the fun times we had.

So I, of course, did not find my digital camera till I got to wyoming. I did have a disposable one a friend gave me, which I used, just don't know when I will get it developed! I passed through Northern Arizona aka Lake Powell which was GORGEOUS!! When I come back, I will be taking lots of pictures WITH a digital! While driving over the dam, my brand-new 44oz pepsi flew over my whole seat. To say I was mad is an understatement! It completely soaked my directions and seat. Luckily I have leather, so crisis was adverted with a few cleaning wipes! On my way to Cedar City, I had to go through some mountains. It totally started SNOWING! So, I rolled down my window, and stuck the camera out and took loads of pictures! It was so pretty and exciting to see lakes frozen over and people riding snowmobiles. You never see that in Arizona! Finally I got into Cedar City about 6 in the evening. Felt a little foolish. I was wearing shorts and flip flops while everyone else was bundled up. Hopefully my ASU tshirt explained myself!

DAY TWO:

This day started out much later than planned. I did not sleep well during the night. I have a habit of stressing myself out which means sickness and not much sleep. I finally fell into a deep sleep around 4 in the morning and ended up not leaving cedar city till 930. The drive through utah was a little boring but I did enjoy seeing all the temples as I passed them on the 15. Idaho was really pretty too but Wyoming takes the cake! The pass throught the Teton Mountains is breathtaking. Its still covered in snow since spring just barely started, but beautiful nonetheless. Once I got into town, my roommate Wendy helped me unload and took me into jackson. While driving there she warned me about moose in the area. Her and our other roommate saw one by our apartment the day before and then again near the road. SCARY!!! Don't know how I will react when I encounted wildlife. Anyways, she took me on a little tour of the town. The whole time I kept thinking, what in the world am I doing here! This place is tiny and very woody and cowboyish! They have a kmart, albertsons, smiths, dollar tree, few fast food places, and of course, loads of tourist shops and expensive restaurants! Its very charming though. I just have to get into the groove and get out and live it up here. Which I plan to do!!!