up's & down's

The end of March 2008 I relocated to Provo. between 13 & 16 hours away from family & friends (depending). it was a scary, exciting & bold move on my part. the true reasons for the move are known among a select few, however I believe it was needed. I wanted to experience something other than South Dakota, something different that what I was born & raised in. understandable I think.

It's been tough since day one. Apartments not ready for move in or what was signed for. not having eaten anything for 12 or so hours took it's toll in form of passing out. living without furniture made for aching mornings. same type of job but being run differently, I had to adjust, adapt. missing my boy's first birthday was next to painful.
Things started looking up. a friend from four years before was passing through, gave me someone to hang out with, something to do besides work. birthday calls & unexpected gifts & parties. the job was getting easier. good days.
Unfortunate problems. school financial aid was at a stand still. I had been messing up at work. then the car stalls...literally. dead transmission. not knowing anyone. not knowing what to do. a breakdown in every sense of the term. long walks, my only mode of transportation.
Willingness to help made things go easier. long searches. another dealership turned down. losing hope, faith. bad days.
Looking up again. a vehicle had been found. the job had become easier & not as frustrating again. friends (from work at least) had been made. the long walks were only one way. the vehicle was bought. plans were made for visits. set in stone.

I just wanted a brief of life in Utah so far. it's been good, it's been bad, it's been fun, it's been boring. there is one fact that stands above all the others...it's absolutely beautiful. don't get me wrong, I appreciate the beauty of SD as well but it's a different kind of beauty here. amazing.