Wyoming Re-Cap #3

(written sometime in May 2006)

Small town life

Current mood: happy

My life as a new Wyoming girl is sure different! I can't believe it's been almost 3 months already! I have been more relaxed here than I have ever been. ( Ok so yes, a lot of this has to do with the no job factor ) But even so, from what I see even the workplace is a relaxed environment. Today I was on an interview with the newspaper, LaramieBoomerang.com and almost everyone in the room was wearing jeans and cowboy boots! They were probably impressed at my suit and steve maddens! :)

Everyone here is much nicer too! Neighbors actually cross the street to come meet you and have a chat. Shop owners downtown spend time talking to me when they find out I'm looking for a good job, give me a treasure-map of contacts, and make instant calls to their friends notifying them of my arrival. In my second week here, One of Tim's old neighbors called me to invite me out snowshoeing for the day even though I'd never met her. Another time, one of his co-workers called me when she knew Tim would be gone for the week on business, and invited me out to a girls' night with her and her friends. People really reach out here. They just stop by your house just to visit for a bit. No phone calls, no advance plans, they just show up and keep you company. At first I thought this was a bit weird, but now I realize it's a genuine act of friendship and care. ( Ok and probably a bit of the boredom factor!) :-)

Over all, being here even for this short time has definetly grounded me more. I'm learning to appreciate more outdoor activities rather than spending every weekend at the mall or at a club trying to compete with all the fake people out there. As of right now, I'd take a sweaty hike with my Timmy over a prance around the Galleria anyday! ( Besides, I can always look in my IN STYLE magazine for fashion cravings, but no book or magazine could do justice to seeing Mt. Rushmore in person or top the feeling of accomplishment I got from hiking to the top of a mountain! )