Adventures....

A lot has happened in the last week. I made it up to Northstar for the first time last week. Northstar is anotherski resort around here (there are QUITE a few). It's a little ways out of Incline, but super nice! There are a lot more runs there and it's like its own little town. It has a village where there are places to eat, shops, and an ice skating rink. I've decided that would be the perfect date-ice skating. It's very nice there and I went with some girls from work. We had an amazing time...with the exception of when I superman off the lift! Yes, I'll admit I'm getting to where I can stand up and make it all the way down the mountain. However, getting off the lift is a little bit of a struggle for me and I still manage to superman fall straight into the snow. At least up at Northstar there was a little more powder to lessen the blow. Because it was such a large resort we could go all the way to the top and just ride and ride and ride before we got to the bottom, so fun! One reason I love working for the Hyatt are perks like that-it was a free ski day for us. We had started the morning off with Starbucks and headed out to the mountain for the morning. We got to ride for a while, paused for lunch at the top and then I headed into work about 2. Days like that I feel so productive.

Work's been great! We got 2 new girls at the front desk and they are super sweet. They're in town for a year and just moved from Spain-and I thought Georgia was far. Speaking of Georgia, when I come home next I'm going to have an entourage with me. I've talked about Georgia so much I've convinced some folks they want to come visit! Wahoo. I think I've got a list of things I'm supposed to cook (fried chicken, biscuits, well anything fried really, peach ice cream). I miss Georgia! I love it here, I really do. But there's a part of my heart that's stuck in Georgia and that's where it'll stay.

I'm pretty much getting into the swing of things. I've got my way around town and I've got the hang of working the front desk. The only thing I have left is questions about where to eat in Incline. I cringe every time someone asks me for suggestions. Those of you who know me well know that I'm a creature of habit. I pick out a few places I like and always go there. I usually even get the same thing. At home it was Chick-fil-a (number 5-8count with a coke...12 count if it was a bad day), Loco's (buffalo ranch wrap), anything with pizza, Chili's (honey chipotle chicken crispers with fries and mashed potatoes), etc. Anyway....I haven't gotten that far yet here. I've made it to a grand total of four places in town: Crosby's, Lupita's, Fredrick's and Cutthroat's (which is in the Hyatt). I suppose I should branch out a little and check out some other places. I really wish they had a cfa here. So many mornings I wake up and just crave a chicken biscuit...out of luck.

I've really enjoyed meeting everyone. That's one reason I love the front desk so much. There are so many stories I have from talking to people about where they're from and how I got here. It's so cool to see where folks are from. If they're in the area I start getting lists of things I need to see while I'm here. I've even gotten several business cards from people that I need to call is I ever visit a particular area. One lady in particular worked for a winery in Napa Valley and was telling me about upcoming events and when I should visit.  I already have a list going but it seems to grow and grow. I can't come all the way out here and not check out places like San Fran, Napa Valley, the Redwood trees, Yosemite, and SoCal. One of my roommates is from Southern California and I think the house may roadtrip down there and check it out. Maybe hit up Rodeo Drive. These things may be a several hour trip...but it's so much closer to me now than when I'm across the country. My goal is to hit all the places on my list before I leave because I'm right here-I need to go visit all these cool places. I'm really, really looking forward to San Fransisco! I want to go when the Braves are playing the Giants...I'm totally rocking a Braves jersey to that game!!! Represent for Georgia.

It snowed a few nights ago for the first time since I've been here! Love!!! Granted-I'm not crazy about driving in this...But it was so amazing! My car was covered-and yes, it blended in. I was with two of my roommates and we had a blast! Yes, we made snow angels and snowballs. I'm so glad other people embrace their inner 5 year old. I'm such a kid. Even though I've graduated college and have a full-time job, I still get giddy when it snows, drink juice boxes, and eat the macaroni and cheese with spongebob square pants on it rather than regular macaroni. I seriously thought I'd died and went to heaven. Everything was covered in a white blanket of snow and it was dark outside so with the stars and the snow was just the coolest thing. I'm so ready for y'all to come visit. I'll be waiting...