My mom tried to show me where they keep the towels. My parents kept all my shampoo and conditioner in the shower. And my mostly empty face wash.

It is so green there. So, so green.



Sarah came up from DC to visit. As usual, we did not take a single picture together. I was reminded how nice it is to be around someone who understands you so completely.

Seriously? So green.

We ate at (almost) all my favorite places: Seasons 52, Iron Hill Brewery, Classic Diner, Rita's, Panera, Christopher's, Riverstone...I can't even remember, but I basically ate out for most of my meals. But when I didn't....

HOME. COOKED. FOOD.

My dad ate this sandwich that was basically an entire crab, fried, between bread.



Sarah and I wandered around West Chester and visited my favorite thrift shop.

I spent almost enough time with Angela. See above re: someone who completely understands you.

TRADER JOES.

Did I mention it's very pretty there? It is.


I played the piano. And brought my guitar back to SLC. Maybe soon I'll learn to play it.

I visited my grandmother and she let me stay for an hour. And she was wise. Bopcha on love: "You have to find someone who's a good balance for you...someone who can mess up and it doesn't bother you as much as if someone else did it."

My parents watched Tangled, and when Sarah and I watched it later my dad kept popping in to tell us his favorite parts. (He liked the chameleon, and the horse that acted like a dog.)

Hours and hours spent with Rachel catching up. I'm a big fan of that girl (and the boyfriend that I finally got to meet!).

And one more just because...

One of the things I miss most about living in New York is the restaurant scene. I usually ended up going to one of my favorites in the neighborhood, but it was always nice to be able to branch out and find new places.

In an effort to get to know Salt Lake better, I've made a list of restaurants I'd like to try:
-The Copper Onion
-Stoneground
-Aristo's
-B&D Burgers (It's right by the U, but I've only ever had a grilled cheese there)
-Bruges
-Red Iguana
-Mazza
-Cucina Toscana
-Sunrise Cafe
-The Park Cafe

It's short right now, but I'm sure I'll add to it.

Some of the places I've already tried and loved:
-Moochies (it actually is authentic Philly cheese steaks, and they even have Tastykakes there)
-Cafe Trio (went for my birthday - ate the largest meatball I've ever seen in my life)
-The Dodo (I would go swimming the barbecue sauce if I could. I can't wait to try everything on the menu.)
-Cafe Rio (I know it's a fast food chain, but it is really delicious. Not so authentic, but great.)
-Firehouse Pizza
-Arella Pizzeria (pretty close to NY style pizza)

I wonder how well trying new restaurants will fit in with trying to eat healthier...