With my Mom still in town, Jon and I decided to take advantage of free babysitting and go to the Temple. It was really great, and as always the DC Temple was absolutely beautiful. On our way home the car started to run out of gas. We were on the freeway and without knowing our surroundings very well, we took a chance and got off at an exit in Maryland. We headed towards Potomac, MD which turned out to be the most beautiful place with the most amazing homes I have ever seen. Although it was very dark, I was still stunned at how gorgeous it was (I think we'll drive back tomorrow just to confirm). As we passed by each home I would say, "Oh, look at that one. No, look at that one. Oh, Jon, I want to live here (However, secretly I was very mad at Jon because there was no sign of commercial life, ANYWHERE)." After a few miles of faithful driving-after all we had just come from the Temple-we found a gas station. As we were waiting at the stop light, a nice car pulled up next to us. Fitting, given the area we were in...we definitely looked out of place. Anyway, I looked over and the driver was smiling and waving at me. I kindly waved and smiled, then looked away. I looked over again and this time he had his window down and was saying something to me. Very confused, I rolled down my window and he says, "Oh, you are not who I thought you were (thanks a lot buddy). Your Utah plates threw me off." Now excited, I said, "Oh, are you from Utah?" Turns out he is from Utah but lives in the Potomac area now. Anyway, after about a minute of chit-chat, we parted ways from our new found friend and pulled into the gas station...where we paid $4.39 a gallon. Ouch.
Unfortunately, I'm not usually so lucky at meeting other fellow Utahans. Yesterday at the grocery store some kid had on a U of U shirt, so silly me, I assumed he must be from Utah. All excited I went up to him and said, "Hey, are you from Utah?" He gave me a very annoyed look and said, "Huh? No, I'm just wearing the shirt." Then he walked off. Ok, crazy assumption on my part.
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I love that picture. So awesome.
Not a crazy assumption!! I run into random people from Utah here--all the time. And most times, they aren't wearing a "U" tshirt!
We really do need to get together. Things have been a little crazy...but email me and we can plan! (tarathue@gmail.com)
I was laughing forever at that picture! Just the expression on his face - did he know you were about to take a picture!? :) I feel you on gas prices - I paid $90 to fill up my vehicle yesterday - Vernal is the most expensive in Utah!
p.s. i just re-read your post - sorry, just noticed that someone else took the picture in afghanistan... it's early alright...
I'm the same way. I get so excited when I meet someone on the subway and they're from Utah. To bad their not always as excited to meet me:( I love the picture!
What a crazy small world!!! Yeah gas sucks!! My car is $100 to fill, ouch!!!
Hey my cute friend. I just wanted to tell you how adorable your family is.
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