I currently live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and it's not terrible. It's without a doubt the most beautiful place in the state. People here are generally laid back and I don't feel as uptight as I do in large cities. I find it easier to meet people here and to make friends because people don't seem as cliquey. Having said that, though, almost everyone here is stereotyped as either having been in trouble with the law/drugs/etc or had a child at a young age. It's really nuts how many young people here have children and then separate. There are two gorgeous lakes in either direction and they are stunning and fun to go to, but I'd take my Utah mountains over lakes any day.

Orem, Utah is my hometown and I miss it dearly. It's grown and changed so much since I left seven years ago. There's nothing like growing up with these surrounding you everywhere you turn:



They give a feeling of comfort and safety, like you're trapped in a little bubble far away from the rest of the world. There are mormon churches everywhere. Everywhere. In the past decade they've started doubling up and putting two one one lot so they can both share parking. The people are nice - almost too nice. The four seasons are lovely - summers aren't too hot, winters get the right amount of snow. I miss it.