My 50th post was dedicated to things that I was grateful for, so go ahead and check it out.
I was afraid if I blogged on 100 people I could kill. I wouldn't want someone googling their own name and coming upon my blog.
I like my sister's idea, but I stopped around 28 of awkward moments. Maybe some future posts.
A major shout-out goes out to Heather and I dedicate this post to her. May you bask in the warm fuzzies from afar, Heather.
And for Rachel, here is the list of my favorite numbers from 1-100.
100 Reasons to Visit Me.
24. It's me!! Is there any better reason?
80. Carlsbad Caverns is less than a few hours away. Camping! And bats (best seen during summer)!
99. Franklin Mountains State Park (America's largest urban state park). Good place to have a picnic at some overlooks with really good views. When I first saw it, I joked it was the "make-out point" of El Paso on the weekends.
15. Only 11-12 hours from California!! I'm not that far away. It's like driving to Utah, but you save more on gas.
12. We will laugh. Oh, yes. We will laugh.
18. You miss me.
21. You need to try something new.
16. One year until I'm deployed. The clock is ticking.
36. Lincoln National Forest (NM). Get my "tree" fix.
92. You can get lots of ideas for "desert landscaping"
34. Less than 6 hours away from the closest In n' Out (Arizona)
1. Old Mesilla Village
77. I have an extra bedroom and bathroom. Better than the Hilton, no? Well, maybe not.
33. Petroglyphs!!
43. I think El Paso still gets more water than Southern California. It may not be as "desert-ish" as you think.
49. Blue sky! I don't see very much smog.
27. Photo scavenger hunt (I love Heather's 100 photos of Texas idea, need to break out the camera!)
66. The weather has been in the 70'! And 40's, than 60's. Maybe 70's tomorrow. This was all this past week.
20. Albuquerque is less than 4 hours away, would make a good day/weekend trip.
28. Gas is cheaper here than in California.
3. Hueco Tanks State Park
54. You only have to drive on one freeway to get here (if coming from California). Yay for I-10!!
22. Home of the Sun Bowl!
37. The Aerial Tramway. I haven't even done the one in Palm Springs yet, this might be a good ride.
75. El Paso Museum of Art
2. Ysleta Mission - first established in 1682.
88. Minor League Baseball team : the Diablos.
100. An outlet mall that's pretty close. Plus there's at least 3 other malls in El Paso.
14. Lots of Latin music at YSA dances.
81. You can watch the sunset over two states and two countries
10. Avila's Mexican Restaurant
4. Good mountain biking (I have heard).
25. Good salsa.
50. You can walk some of the same roads Billy the Kid walked in Las Cruces, NM.
97. Albuquerque temple
23. Many of these places I haven't been to yet, we can explore together!
76. White Sands National Monument
31. It is possible to snow in El Paso (but not enough that you have to worry about shoveling the sidewalk).
64. I'll make you cookies. Maybe even a pie.
5. Good stopover to visiting other cities in Texas. Dallas and San Antonio are about 8-9 hours away. There's not much in between them and El Paso, believe me.
65. Lots of hiking opportunities.
69. Have you ever been this close to Mexico?? Sorry I can't cross the border with you.
44. Ciudad Juarez temple (sorry, can't go with you there either).
17. The night janitor is concerned for my social life. Having an out-of-town visitor may motivate me to procrastinate finishing my notes a little.
61. BlueBelle Ice Cream
77. Some bands/singers do actually come to perform in El Paso. So far since I've been here, there's been Brittany Spears, Parachute, and Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, Manheim Steamroller, and Third Eye Blind are coming in the next few weeks.
55. Hobby Lobby (crafts/home accents store - usually has good sales).
26. Just 40 minutes from the Land of Enchantment -- New Mexico!!
90. You can stop in Phoenix on the way here from California. It's a good half-way point.
3. Taco Cabana: 24 Hour Tacos and good rotisserie chicken.
60. Will you ever see a Wal Mart parking lot with more cars from Mexico than from Texas?
13. Home of the National Border Patrol Museum
86. It's Sun City, USA. Famous for an average of 302 days of sunshine throughout the yar.
9. A huge Cinco De Mayo festival
39. El Paso is the 21st largest metropolitan area in the United States.
6. How many people can really say that they've been to El Paso?
19. It's on the way to Houston, New Orleans, Florida, and a bunch of other places.
58. I have a nice view of cactus from my balcony. Lots of it.
96. UTEP (University of Texas El Paso) makes it a college town, I guess. Go Miners!
78. Lots of men and women in uniform.
7. Awesome lightning storms.
47. Tax free shopping at the Post Exchange (like a Target/WalMart) and Commissary (grocery store on post)!
59. I may actually be motivated to cook some real food.
41. Excuse to visit the largest state in the continental United States
89. There's a cool star that lights up on the mountain. It just happens to be the world's largest illuminated star.
67. Ruby's BBQ. Has some really good BBQ sauce. There's also a Famous Dave's that I still need to check out.
86. When I'm standing in line at the grocery store, people seem to be very chatty here.
11. Annual Amigo Airshow held at Fort Bliss.
73. Have you ever seen a volcanic crater? Well, now you can.
51. Since it's in the Mountain Standard Time Zone, television shows come on one hour earlier = a. better chance of catching your favorite show, and b. Getting to bed earlier.
79. Delta offers some of the cheapest, non-stop flights from Salt Lake City.
84. I recently discovered a place that sells frozen custard. I haven't seen one of those places since college.
83. Annual Wine and Jazz festival in Las Cruces.
43. Stephen's Hot Cocoa and a lot of imported German treats are available at the commissary.
30. You might be inspired if you watch "Glory Road"
45. There's a couple of scenic drives around El Paso, including a road known as "Scenic Drive."
32. Transmountain road is kind of fun to drive.
70. I live in a safe neighborhood.
29. 6th largest city in Texas!
35. You know you want to.
40. I have MREs available to use for any spontaneous camping trips.
52. Time to catch-up on your life.
63. I won't be making it to California for November.
72. You're missing out on all of my craziness.
82. You need a vacation.
95. I need to see some familiar faces.
38. Good, clean fun! But I don't mind get a little dirt on my clothes either.
42. I haven't had much bad traffic experience here in El Paso (then again, I leave for work at 5:10 in the morning).
56. Free hugs!
62. You can mark "Texas" off of your list of life-long goal of states to vist.
85. There's a Spanish radio station that plays a variety of English rock and alternative songs that you don't hear as often.
98. Carpe diem!!
68. I'm running out of reasons, but there really are more...
78. Complimentary sopapillas at Mexican restaurants. I have never seen that before.
46. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
74. "El Paso is like a big ugly wart, but it grows on you." -- Brother Jessop
87. I have hope for some wildflowers in the spring.
93. You can get your "Jennette-ic" fix.
48. Big Bend National Park
87. Time spent with those you love is the best investment.
94. El Paso is not really a tourist trap.
91. There's actually a Vietnamese restaurant in El Paso. How's that for culinary variety?
53. You can put your sunblock to good use.
71. Adventure awaits you!
57. Did I mention that I miss you?
3 comments:
Great post! I actually have thought that it would be fun for Rosie and I to visit you (especially when I'm sick of the winter and want a warmer locale)It would give her and I an excuse to use our passport and actually enter Mexico. And we WILL eat at Famous Daves!!! One of my favorite restaurants. They have this awesome family special where they bring out your food on an aluminum garbage can lid.
jennette! i love the list.. i want to go so much to get the free hugs.. lol so sad that i didnt get to see you this time that you were up here. we missed each other by seconds in Melaneys party.. I gotta get some peeps to go and see you.
Thanks for the shout out! (And the comment!) I love your list--all excellent reasons for me to plan a trip out to see you. I am actually google/maps-ing it right now to see the route and all that jazz. ...I wonder when I can make it out there...I'd like to do it in like December because I'll be off school, but I don't think I can make it work that soon...and January is out because I'm taking a trip to my friend's wedding. Spring break?
I love, Love, LOVE you!!!
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