little yellow typewriter: temple

stiff, scratchy laundry

and piles waiting their turn

well...it did not take much convincing

to help rick carry the dryer back up the stairs

until...

it fell down on me

then i was a wee bit shakey

i made a promise to my parents

so quickly i shook off my shakes

and returned to the LIST

i wondered if the dryer mishap

was a strong message

"go to the distribution center"

the temple and flowers looked spectacular

given it had been some time

i quickly LISTED a session

as i left the temple doors

the trickling of water

the sunbathing duck

the waving flag

told me it was not to be an inside day

i could feel the procrastination coming on...

there were still errands to do

from jordan landing

to the district

to draper

a whiff of great harvest bread...

i still needed to pay south valley sewer

which took me into this neighborhood

another LIST...

photos

QUESTION #2

what is the most amazing place you have ever been to and why?

wow.

now this is a difficult one

as there have been many

wonderful places

it depends on how to qualify the question

the most amazing because of the spectacular sites?
and are those spectacular sites man made or natures wonders?

the most amazing because of how a place rejuevenates me?

the most amazing because of a place i can feel close to god?

the most amazing because of the celebration?

the most amazing because of the people i was with?

the most amazing being a state of mind as in "i am in a good place right now?"

how do i answer the thought provoking question?

one at a time
*as a flight attendant

i had a birds eye view of vast oceans, incredible bridges, colorful canyons, majestic mountains, a sea of fluffy white clouds,
green fields and pastures given the illusion of carefully laid out patchwork quilts,
rolling hills, and illuminated city lights
swooping over mount st. helens
and by the faces of mt. rushmore
oh what a view
* as a daughter of fabulous parents

i have been to many awesome places because of planned family vacations
and with the best of people my family

florida, california, arizona, wyoming, montana, colorado, illinois,
from washington state to washington d.c. our nations capital,
the coast of maine,
new hampshire...(now there is a place of amazement)
france, germany, england, belgium, switzerland, canada
oh the places you will go
with parents like mine
*maybe the most amazing place to be
is behind a camera

zooming in on a picture worth remembering, you know,
the one that paints a thousand words
*or the computer where the world
and a wealth of information is
literally at my fingertips

the most amazing place...hmmmmm
*spectacular sites...FRANCE the eiffel tower, champs elysees at night, the louvre, versaille, the arc de triomphe, notre dame, the seine, a balloon ride over the loire valley, chenanceau castle, sacre couer, all truly inspirational

*if i am thinking about NATURE'S WONDERS,
amazing is at lake powell, moab,

yellowstone national park and the tetons

*the amazing places that promise to rejuevenate
palm desert, desert springs and camelback

where time stands still

in particular...the DAY SPA.
it was and continues to be a source of relaxation...
a massage, quiet moments around the private pool,
soft new age music, plush robes, steam rooms, sauna,
fragrant oils infused into the environment is soothing and peaceful
and that is an amazing place to be.

*a place close to god...any TEMPLE
throughout the world.
everyone is dressed in white
in a pristine and pure edifice,
pondering upon the wonderful plan of salvation is heaven on earth.
i can leave the cares of the world behind
and venture into a place of solace in joyful and difficult times.
this is a place where perspective comes to light and
it is so quiet, that even the tingle of a chandelier can be heard at the slightest movement

*the place of celebration...
so many events to CELEBRATE a wedding,
a birth, a graduation, reunions
and other happy occasions make even
the most humble places magnificent.
the sweden temple has a special place in my heart...

it was the place of my wedding celebration

i had a simple wedding in a fairy tale setting

with very few guests...
*an amazing place was in my MOTHER'S WEDDING DRESS
(which i thought would never come to be)
both in 1998 and 11 years later with the bridesmaids
and bouquet i never had at my wedding.

all but one of my bridesmaids married this year

madeline, mallory, and mindy

jenn will soon follow

she graduated with high honors and is now attending brigham young university

(which reminds me...i loved brigham young university...another amazing place)

and another wedding of my nephew jordan and his wife liz

the occasion brought me to the home of my upbringing

idaho falls, idaho

the memories enveloped by being

another amazing place was 1363 herring street

where i felt safe and secure

*then there is the place of loved ones...if i am with the PEOPLE I LOVE,

i am in an amazing place

*the place as in "i am in a GOOD PLACE right now" is when the bills are paid, the home is cleaned, my projects are updated, i am living righteously, and feeling successful in my personal passions. i love that place!
i need to visit that place once again.

*i would say that HEBGEN LAKE would be the top of my list.
it is a place of nature, with people i love,
i share a cabin with the bodines and harts (my best friends), there is adventure and reflection,
rest and relaxation, simple entertainment, and quality time and excitement with noah,
we witness summer storms and stand in awe of starry nights.
we leave with sun kissed cheeks