In My Hometown

I live in the gorgeous state of Utah and the spectacular town called Park City. Maybe you've heard of it, you know... the one with three world class ski resorts, awesome dry powder, and a killer school district. Yeah thats it! Another big plus, PC isn’t just a fun town in the winter. In the summer we have so many activities to do. Mountainbiking is huge! so is rowing, sailing, and boating on our precious lake, the Jordanelle. Many runners and hikers are active during the summer time. Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital isn’t too far either. Maybe a twenty minute drive up through the canyon. Easy access.  Out of all the places iv'e traveled there is nothing like the sweet smell of the fresh air in my hometown. I love Park City with all my heart. Its so humbling and refreshing. And the best part about it, is the community and the nature loving people who live in PC. 

Picture I took @ The Canyons 

Lets start withe the background of Park City. It started of as a small mining town with nothing but miners, a few bars and shops on main street, and mines. Once the mining industry failed, skiing started to magically grow. It got bigger and more popular every minute. All the skiers wanted to shred our awesome pow! Things just grew from there, but not too big. I't was still a pretty small town filled with healthy active families residing in the mountain town. Then the 2002 winter olympics took place in Park City. People started to move here frequently ever since then. 

It’s different then Vail and Aspen Colorado. We aren’t as big and commercial as they are. Its pretty “on the low” compared to there ski resorts. Which is all the better! We also, aren’t surrounded by national forests. All the land that surrounds us is owned by private developers. Which brings us to our big problem…

Park City's population is growing rapidly, everyone wants to live here, and call this place their own. Developers are wanting to develop so much of our land and make Park City a big suburb. But that not what we need. The community likes the open hills where the deer and elk roam about. Neighborhoods filled with thousands of houses are being put in many sports around town. And with those new neighborhoods, more families and tourists will be moving in and trafficking up all the local roads. Depressing right. What ever happened to the small humble town called Park City Utah. We definitely haven't lost all hope, PC is still as beautiful as ever. But we are facing a big problem right now. 

Me and Sophia on the mountain! 

I just thought you all should know my roots. If you haven't ever been to Park City, defiantly come! It's a trip worth while. 

Rome, Italy- The Late Night City?

"Flight from Salt Lake City to Leonardo da Vinci airport of Rome boards in 10 minutes." Thats when it sunk in. 

The flight wasn't that glamourous. Long and pretty boring. When we landed at night, IT WAS SO...just kidding, I was asleep, I wouldn't have known. Normally the landing of a flight into Italy would be just lovely, I wish I had been awake. Anyways, all I can say is hectic. Hectic our taxi drive to our hotel was. The driver was speedy and roads were a mess during the busy night. The hotel brought croissants to our room for breakfast that morning. So delicious. The food in America doesn't even compare to food Europeans eat daily. One night, my mom booked a fancy dinner at a restaurant in the local part of the city. The reservation was for 6:30. We walked in eagerly to eat with "real life" italians. We sat down and took a look around us and all american tourist surrounded us. "What!" My mom quietly said. I could tell she was a bit disappointed. We enjoyed our scrumptious dinner, spaghetti and hearty meatballs. As we asked for the bill around 8:30, all of the locals poured in rapidly. I guess a night out in Italy for the natives, happens late. In theory, Europeans eat much later then americans. 

The Streets
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If you ever decide to travel to Rome Italy, spare yourself a trip to the famous Roman Colosseum. When your eyes fixated on it, you would believe your living in 753 BC. It was modern yet so historical and preserved. Almost sacred. I imagined the mighty gladiators battling for their lives in the grand arena. 

Another great thing is, gelato. Stands are located everywhere. If you don't like heat, than a flavorful gelato can keep you cool!

The Colosseum at Night
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That trip I took to Europe wasn't spent leisurely. I had to take in so much information while touring around. The days we got to just simply rome the street of Rome (get it?), I cherished. But on the bright side, History class comes easy to me now. Rome...just splendid.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado-The Little Big Town

My family and I took a trip to Steamboat Colorado a couple years ago during the winter. We strapped our skis and poles to the top of our Jeep and took off! Normally I hate driving places, but the trek to Steamboat was beyond beautiful. When we arrived, I was exhausted but the view of the Steamboat mountains opened up my eyes in a heartbeat. The cute little town was comforting, and for some reason familiar, even though we have never been there before. At night the streets lit up. It look as if we were capture in a perfect little snow globe. It was astonishing.

First let me say... the snow was fantastic, light, and dry. The food choice on the mountain was almost as good if not better then the snow! After our long ski day, my clan and I were looking for a place to  eat and relax, that wasn't really, unfamiliar, or out of our comfort zone. Word on the street was that Mazzola's Itallian on 917 lincoln ave was hoppin! So, we gave it a go, and what do you know, it was amazing.

On the Mountain
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So your probably wondering why "Springs" in included in the name. Well, besides a great ski mountain Steamboat has to offer, there are natural hot springs just around the corner.  We went to a recreational, more of a commercial hot springs called, Old Town Hot Springs, and it wasn't my favorite because I didn't get the spontaneous feel. But, my family and I took a journey far out town to find Strawberry Park Hot Springs. I was super confused on why we were driving so far for a hot springs at first, but when we arrived, I was convinced it was worth. It was totally non-commercial  and natural. There was snow surrounding the pools while hot steaming water arose. I took a step in and I could feel the warmth coming from earths core. The smell of the minerals were in the air. It was a good time.

Strawberry Hot Springs
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Our trip to steamboat was a trip well taken! Even if your not a skier or a snowboarder there is plenty to do.  If your looking for a home away from home cheek out Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 

The City That Never Sleeps - NY

New York City is where careers start and dreams come true. So many little hidden crevasses within the magical, hopeful city. Don't you love exploring new and unknown boutiques and designers; restaurants and coffee shops? I know I do!

Even though New York City, the dream place is so cliché, it is very mysterious. Have you ever felt how mysterious and interesting a person is? I feel it when I strut down the streets of 5th ave, or sag down the streets of Harlem. The Big Apple is truly mysterious. You can explore and take in so much from different burrows. Manhattan is vastly different from the Bronx, and thats what I absolutely love! Opposite corners of different towns have  contrasting characters and give me completely different vibes which makes me feel like I can be anyone. Any thing is possible within the little big city. 

From Central Park to the Empire State Building, I admire it all. I could be a business women living and lavishing in the Upper East Side. Or a hopeful, creative, and spiritual artist feeling free while simply just existing in Brooklyn. I can portray different roles in life by simply taking a taxi anywhere throughout the melting pot.

 I appreciate the idea of fending for yourself. Being quick and high paced is a quality every New Yorker shares. Always being in the "know" of the new iPhone for example. It's impressive. 

To live in basically capital of the world is terrifyingly wonderful! They say the city never sleeps, which concludes this perfectly. The magical mayhem of NYC is purely astonishing and you will discover parts of you, didn't even know lived within. So add a visit to the Empire City on you're bucket list, and complete it with pride! And if you go, don't forget to keep in mind, that your standing and breathing the fresh recycled NYC air; save a spot in your mind and heart for the love that will fill your golden "city girl" heart.