It's a quarter after 6am

Actually it isn't anymore, but it was the time me and Alise left Provo this morning to head to Salt Lake. That city excites me, all the different things to do that I don't even know about yet. At the same time I think it somewhat appeals to me because it IS a city and it is not as dirty as LA.  Nonetheless, late last night we decided we were going to jump in on the 5k Pioneer Day (Utah state holiday) run that started at the Energy Solutions Arena (where the Utah Jazz play).

To my surprise, we both got up and made it there just in time for the race to start. Running through streets that are so unfamiliar, but at the same time so full of interesting sights. I couldn't help but laugh like a little school girl and smile while running with this large group of people that varied in ages. The sun was shining through the clouds and the temperature was perfect. At first I thought someone had spit on me, but quickly realized that it had started raining. In that moment, I felt happier than I have been in a long time. There is something about being outside and running in the rain that went deeper then what my body was physically doing.

Today is Pioneer Day, a Utah state holiday. My first instincts were to be like, "yes! an unexpected paid day off." And don't get me wrong, I still feel that way, but it is more than that. I know of few pioneer stories, but I know what it is like to do something hard when you don't know what the outcome will be. To make a move alone and trust that you are making the right decision.

Things are changing in my life again and I am excited and scared at the same time :)