Is Idaho Boring?

A few days ago I went to fill up our car with gas when a guy walked out of the convenience store. I noticed him because he was battling with a pack of cigarettes trying to get one out. He started walking toward his car parked right behind ours when he started talking to me...he told me he'd never seen an Idaho license plate around here. I was a little bit sarcastic and told him, "well...that's what they look like!" I was smiling when I said that to him, so I don't think he thought I was being rude. He then started making small talk waiting for my car to finish filling up. He asked me if I was from there and I said no, but that my husband is, and that I had lived there for 9 years. The next question caught me by complete surprise. I even had him repeat himself...he said, "so...is Idaho boring?" I found his question quite interesting. My answer was, "No, Idaho is not boring. People are really friendly and nice there." We got done with our little conversation and said goodbye. But his question has lingered with me...Is Idaho boring? What a funny question to ask...and the answer I gave to him..."people are really friendly there" (not that Virginia people aren't nice and friendly...) I started thinking that to me the reason why Idaho is not boring is the people and other things too...but mainly the people. There are a lot of fun outdoor activities to do there, etc, etc. but it's funny that I didn't think of that when he asked me that question. When I think of Idaho this is what I think of (in no particular order):

1. Roommates-who became my best friends. 2. Meeting the man of my dreams in a Spanish class and marrying him in the Idaho Falls Temple. 3. Giving birth to my two children at Madison Hospital. 4. Porter's-oh how I miss that store! 5. Millhallow-best sandwiches in the world. 6. Idaho sunsets-seriously the best ones. 7. Idaho summers-I have the most amazing memories of my summers in Idaho. I met Scott in the summer of 2003. 8. Driving through Main Street Rexburg during Christmas time. 9. Country Keepsakes-this little home decor store right on Main Street in Rexburg. Every time I'd walk into that store the lady would always ask me how my children were doing and sometimes she'd even give me a deal! 10. Meeting some of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life-professors, friends, bishops, neighbors, students, associates either through work or Church or whatever. I met some pretty AMAZING people there (I still keep in touch with a lot of them). 11. Scott's grandparents (all 4 of them) I'm just a fan of grandparents! I had the blessing of meeting these wonderful people. All 4 of them grew up, lived long amazing lives in Idaho. Only one is alive today. 12. Idaho's clear nights...when you can see the Big Dipper...I love Idaho's skies. I haven't seen a sky like Idaho's anywhere...and I've been a few places. 13. Open spaces. I love it that you can see miles and miles ahead. 14. Puerto Vallarta-the most amazing Mexican Restaurant in Idaho Falls. I miss it! 15. Fong's! Cheap and yummy (although some people would beg to differ about the yummy part):)... 16. No traffic-I love that about Idaho! Really, 17th Street in Idaho Falls is nothing! 17. Courteous drivers-(although someone did give me the bird once in Idaho Falls, it was definitely my fault!) but even though Idaho drivers drive a little slow, they are good drivers...I never got road rage in Idaho. (They don't tail gate--like my fellow Utah drivers...and they don't cut into your lane without any kind of signal--like my fellow Virginia drivers...hello! That's why we have blinkers!!!)....

I could go on and on...but I think you get the idea...too bad I couldn't give that guy all of my reasons why I think Idaho is not boring!!!:)