We got a new mattress in the camper, so we now sleep like babies and it rocks! We have completely adjusted to camper life, and I have to say, it's a good life to be living (short term;).
This week, Corey and I worked completely opposite shifts, which was pretty tough. We were only able to see each other for about 3 hours in the 5 days that we worked. I felt this longing for my best friend that I hadn't felt in a really long time.
In Rexburg, we worked the same shift at the same place, went to campus at the same time, and did homework together every evening for hours on end. Missing him this week reminded me how grateful I am to have someone that I can miss and that I know misses me just as much. (S/O to you military wives and anyone else who spends weeks and months away from their love, I don't know how ya'll do it!)
We met some beautiful, interesting people this week, and I can't wait to tell you all about them!
Jackson Hole, as you probably know, attracts tourists from all over the world. So far we've met a lot of Aussies and Chinese people, as well as the countless American families from all over the U.S..
Something that I love about working in such a beautiful, happy, touristy place is that the people we meet are generally happy, because they are on vacation. Smiles are not in short supply here. 😃
As I was working the convenience store this week, a Chinese man came in and asked if he could use his international credit card to get gas. I ran the card multiple times, but it just wouldn't work with our system. I gently asked if they had American currency or another card to use, then a young girl - not much older than myself - stepped forward and said "Is it okay if I take care of it?"
I was stunned. I repeatedly asked her if she was sure, and she humbly smiled and nodded. She looked at the couple and said, "Thank you for visiting America!" I looked at the Chinese man and said, "This woman is going to buy your gas for you, okay?" I don't believe he quite understood what I meant until I told him to go and pump his gas and to not worry about it.
Five minutes later, after the generous woman was long gone, the man came in with tears filling his eyes. He looked at me and asked if she was local and if I knew how he could thank her properly. I told him I'd never seen her before, but that all he could do was to PAY IT FORWARD for someone else at a future time. I believe he understood me.
It was a tender moment for me to be a first-hand witness to human generosity. I LOVE PEOPLE (especially the kind, kind;)!
That same day, I was the witness to a Chinese tourist giving his entire car a thorough wash with the windshield washer thing at the pump. He was out there for twenty minutes or so, making sure to get every inch of his rental car absolutely spotless. It gave me a good laugh!
The following day, Corey was painting the store when a Chinese woman came in yelling "GAS! GAS!" as she ran for the paper towels. She was taking the pump out of her car but never let go of the handle, so the gas went spewing everywhere. LOL.
These foreign people will keep us entertained all summer, guaranteed.
As for housekeeping, it's pretty chill and easy. We clean up the mess, cross our fingers for a tip, and move on to the next room. There's a lot of small, curly black hairs in the bathrooms that can trigger a recall of what I had for lunch, but I'm learning to control that urge. 😁
We truly are living the dream up here in Jackson. We are looking forward to warmer weather, so we can enjoy the nature around us as much as possible!
Come and visit!
Syd & Corey 💙
The Tetons
Kissessss :)
Frozen Jenny Lake
The throne of Jackson..or something like that.
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