Susan's House

There are so many things to say about the Smithsonian. Really, every person just needs to go to Washinton, DC. Make sure you put aside a goodly amount of time, days even to go to the Smithsonian, because there's not just one, the Smithsonian is a collection of museums and you need to see them all.

I am also a NuSkin employee...I must say they got me with their "Force for Good" motivating factor and quality products. Living in America, the typical diet isn't conducive to longevity or healthiness. Through their Pharmanex brand, NuSkin has really made accessible a measurable process to determine aspects of heath as well as the product to improve health.

Okay, it's really exciting that Utah has it's own MLS team. It brings in teams from across the nation, and some of the highest-caliber players in the world (okay...it doesn't compare to a lot of the European clubs, but it's a start). As yet, we haven't had a great season, but we all have high hopes for the future.

Every person who visits Salt Lake City should visit Temple Square. It's the whole reason Salt Lake City exists today. Having been founded by early pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you'll find myriad historical buildings and monuments to the city's founding.

Regency Theaters is kind of off the beaten path. But...like things off the beaten path they're less crowded and lots of times more fun. What's special about Regency theaters is they often show films that aren't being shown at the big theaters. Less advertised, but highly acclaimed types.

I like the food at Mimis alot. Favorites are...the omelettes if you're going for breakfast. Sometimes they try to gyp you on the juices. Ask what size the juice is before you order. (I've even had times where they only filled the glass halfway) Lunch and dinner...the bleu cheese walnut salad is very good. Also, all their muffins are yummy. Make sure to ask them to heat it up, though, if they're not fresh...one thing is...sometimes their service is lacking. Alot of servers are young, and you can tell some of them try, but sometimes not so much.

The thing I like most about Kneaders is the music. They play good time Oldies. Can't beat Oldies. They also have some good food...I'm a fan of the pancakes. They're neverending and served with strawberries and cream. The thing is...the strawberries and cream ARE ending, which is kind of lame. Oh, well.

Cougar Copy Center is conveniently close to Brigham Young University campus. Slightly ghetto, but hey, that's ok. Some professors have their packets available here because it's cheaper than the Bookstore. If you do have to buy a packet here make sure you read the return/exchange policy cause they're strict.

I love breakfast food, and there just isn't the same variety of breakfast restaurants as lunch or dinner. So...for the lacking selection, IHOP is good. I especially like their variety of pancakes. They have these wheat berry pancakes that are delightful.

You get more bang for your buck at Zupa's if you go with the full size instead of the half size. I've never tried their sandwiches but I'm a believer in their soups and salads. They're one of the few places where you stand in line for your food, but they bus your tables. Interesting.

Makino is a great buffet place. They're Japanese style so you'll find ngiri, rolls, tempura. Plus there's salad, meat, rice, and a variety of desserts. I really like their salads. They have good sushi and lots of it. It's not amazing, though. But if you're going for quantity this is the place.

Sushi Mon has my most favorite rolls in the world! I've never had better...and I've had a lot. You can order single items off the menu OR you can get ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT sushi of any items on the menu!!! They have an excellent menu, so you won't be disappointed. There is a time limit on how long you get the all-you-can-eat, but the time is more than enough to glut yourself :) I give them ten stars...

I've only been to the IMAX at the Clark Planetarium. The IMAX is good, I can't speak for the other activities, etc.. I like the IMAX. Sometimes the selection isn't so good, but the theater is very nice. The take good care of it and keep it nice and clean.

Hooray for healthy food!! Good Earth is the spot to find organic and healthy alternatives. They have a wide selection. Of course expect prices to be much higher than what you'll find at a regular grocery store. I like their selection and variety. We need more places like this and less fast food places.

Jervis Library is in an old, historical building in north Rome. I like the layout of the building with two floors and the open center area. Book selection isn't top notch, but it's good for the area. The great thing about it is it's part of the Mid-York Library system so you can request what you like through the system.

So what if it looks like a needle or a birthday cake? Several improvements have actually been done on the Provo Temple in the last couple years,. It's in great condition for how long it's been around. I especially like the improvements done to the grounds-additional fountains and gardens.

I really like the Mt. Timpanogos Temple for the stained glass it has. I believe the stained glass was done by the same person who did the glasswork on the Palmyra Temple. It's beautiful. Also, the grounds are lovely. Just be aware if you go in spring or summer there will, of course, be many wedding parties around.

I don't like Ann Taylor Loft as much as the regular Ann Taylor store, but you can still find quality items here. They have more relaxed clothing. But, they still carry Petites, which is a plus. I've been to better Loft's even than the one in Salt Lake, but it's okay.

The Carousel Center's Ann Taylor is probably my favorite Ann Taylor. It's larger than most and they always keep their inventory current. Additionally, because there's such a high turnover in inventory, you can always find great sale and clearance items.

Elie Tahari is a less well-known designer. I really like the style though. It's not too over the top. Elie is classy and quality. Of course things are super expensive. It doesn't hurt to check out the sale/clearance rack because there's always the chance of finding a treasure.