Guys, I'm rarely sick, but here I am feeling like pooh. Bleh. I'm sure you really want to hear complaints to brighten up your day so I'll keep it to a minimum. It started out as what I thought was food poisoning and now it's a cold. Thankfully, I work from home so I don't even have to pretend to smile at people. This, combined with the passing of a friend last week and funeral services on Monday, has reminded me of the frailties of mortality. It's one of those passings that I don't quite understand and I'm not sure I ever will. I won't get too much into it right here right now. I just hope that he's found peace.
Anywhoo, I had a craft project planned for today but considering I couldn't really get off my can much, I'm going to show you a bit of our new hood according to my Instagram photos instead. One of our favorite things to do is go house looking (spying really) and we've found some really darling charmers and wonderful 60s gems. Not to say they are all like that because, let's be honest, most are boring, beige, and brick, but some stand out (like the four above).
We went on a little adventure to Utah Lake on Sunday and the views are spectacular! The lake is in the process of thawing so one half is frozen while the other half is on vanguard. Top that off with some snowy mountains surrounding the valley and it's pretty picturesque.
Utah locals, where else would you suggest exploring in the area? I'd love your ideas!
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No fun feeling sick. :( And I'm sorry about your friend. Hugs to you.
I know hiking the Y is so overdone, but have you ever taken the trail past the Y and up and over the top of the mountain?? (when you're feeling better, of course, and are up for a hike) Travis and I explored up there once - it was April and there was still plenty of snow, but it was so tranquil and beautiful. We brought a lunch with us...but I think we were too cold to stay up there and eat it. Ha!
Hi Brittany - your new place looks fantastic and what a view:) Hope you get well soon, not missing much here in Cph - we got covered in snow this am - so we are all slightly over it ha ha :)
- take care lovely and keep in touch,
Axx
thanks for being honest B. sending peace and joy and well wishes your way!
I'm so very sorry to hear about your friend's passing. In my short 26 years I have known a lot of people who have died, sadly. And right now I am waiting to get the call from my extended family that my grandfather has passed. It has sent me into a deep space of contemplating death, the slow progress towards death, and those other lives that are cut short suddenly. I know more of the latter so learning how to process my grandpa just extending out his process of passing has been hard for me to understand. I hope with all my heart that you are able to contemplate and process your friend's passing with hope and peace as I hope they have found for themselves in a world beyond this one. Lots of love.
xo Moorea
These photos make it look like such a lovely place! I hope you're enjoying your new home and are able to start feeling better. And I hope you're able to find peace with your loss, as well. Sending good thoughts your way.
Get well soon, Brittany! I am very sorry for your friend. I keep reminding myself that we have to embrace life - every day! Oh, and I love your studio view!
I'm originally from Provo and moving to Copenhagen in July! The path around the south part of BYU campus is probably my favorite place in Provo. You'll find some cute little bungalows among the apartments between University/900 E & Center Street/900 N while you're there. :)
@Marissa, what are the odds?! So weird! How long are you staying for?
@joolee, you know I've only yiked the Y once?! for shame! And I was totally wiped out by the end. Weak! But I love this idea! Maybe when the weather gets a bit better. xo!
oh Anya! You're so sweet. Come and visit!
I hope you feel better soon. I'm so sorry about your friend. Prayers and good thoughts sent your way.
South Utah County is a hidden gem!
When it gets warmer (less snow) Payson Canyon makes for many adventures and is stunning too! The Grotto (Google it) is a surprise of a place (and an easy hike for most anyone)! Payson Lakes and surrounding area is breathtaking. Fishing, canoeing, camping, walking, hiking, photography, reading, picnicking, etc. etc.
Spanish Fork Canyon's Diamond Fork Canyon is beautiful and has a bit of Southern Utah's red dirt and rock thrown in for variety. Beautiful river, gorgeous mountains and more! It is spectacular and I was so happy and shocked that I just found it last year.
Spanish Fork Reservoir can be fun too.
Spanish Fork's Main street has Confetti Antiques. An amazing way to spend an hour or more.
The Krishna Temple on the way to Salem just in south Spanish Fork offers all kinds of festivals and one of the most exciting and increasingly popular one is the Color Festival at the end of March (there is some amazing video on line from this very festival).
There's a Lavender farm in Mona (that I've wanted to go too).
Salem Pond is a great place to spend some time (let alone they have Salem Days in August).
A beautiful Art Museum in Springville that will blow your socks off (and is only about 10 to 15 minutes from where you live).
Springville has a quaint main street and on the west side of the freeway has two of the best antique/vintage stores (Treasures Antiques).
I have loved following your blog and Instagram!
How exciting for your new adventures and life in Utah County!
Love love love this post. I really enjoy living I this beautiful place and knowing others truly love it the way I do. Thanks!
So very sad to hear that you are not feeling well and that you have lost a dear friend. Hope you feel better soon and much sympathy on your loss.
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