Election Excitement

The polls have been closed here for about 2 hours. The news stations are saying the voter turnout here has reached record numbers. They are also taking about the long waits at polling places. I got lucky and did not have a wait at all! This is my 2nd presidential election to get the opportunity to vote. The husby and I have gone together to vote in every presidential election that we have been old enough to vote in. Today was no different. He had a test this morning so there was no way we were going before work. Luckily, my office is pretty flexible so we went to vote around 4 pm. It was a great time to go--no wait! And I got a sticker! I know that a lot of you didn't get a sticker and had to wait in long lines. :(

I love when google does holiday banners. Todays is probably the best one they have ever done!

Bridal Veil Falls

Last Utah post I promise! :) On our way to Sundance we passed by this waterfall called Bridal Veil Falls. I loved the legend of it and I thought I would share it with all of you.

"Many moons ago, an Indian named Norita and a brave from a rival tribe, named Grey Eagle met and fell in love. They planned to meet near a streamlet high on the mountainside and elope to a land far away from both their tribes. On that fateful night, instead of her lover, Norita was confronted by braves from her own tribe. Fearing her lover had been destroyed she leapt from the high ledges.
Mother Nature was touched by her wild beauty, and she caught up Norita's streaming tresses and made from them a Bridal Veil of falling water. From her flowing gown an alter was formed on the face of the mountain. Then her spirit was sent out as a mist, causing a green carpet to spread over the mountainside.
The intruders fled while her lover stood and gazed down at the strange yet beautiful transformation. His grief was more than he could bear, so out of compassion for his sorrow, Mother Nature molded his massive frame into the mountain and stretched his mighty shoulders high into the heavens like silent sentinels to guard over his loved one. His cries of anguish were softened into love calls to whisper forever."

Bama Belle in the Big City and Milltini Straight Up, With a Twist both gave me this award. Thanks girlies!!

Work Travels: Utah

I actually had to work on my 2nd day in Utah! Yeah, my life is real hard! Tuesday night I saw people walking on a trail behind our hotel. I decided to wake up early Wednesday morning and take a stroll back there. It was so nice and peaceful, although it was a little chilly. (We enjoyed some amazing weather the whole time I was there. It was in the 70s, but chilly in the morning and at night.)

I couldn't believe that this was directly behind my hotel.

Time to work...This is what you see everyday if you go to school at BYU. AMAZING!

My boss and I had lunch with the pre-health professionals advisor. He took us to the Sky Room Restaurant on the top floor of the BYU student union. It had gorgeous views. (and great food!)

Another view from the restaurant.

After eating lunch and giving a presentation, my boss and I headed to Sundance. That's right the Sundance started by Robert Redford. It was hidden away in a canyon.

The next day was spent working at a career fair. I have worked the last two Halloweens, so no costumes for me--so sad! But I did spend Friday evening shopping at Ikea. What a great way to spend Halloween! I love going there! I wish we had one in OK....