I love Boise! I've made my bunk in places ranging from one coast to the other, but by far Boise has infected my heart. There are many reason's my wife and I choose to make this our permanent residence. Lots of sun, few bugs, mild winters, hot dry summers, and good camping spots are just a few. However, I find the people to be my main reason.
I found Boise as a result of falling in love with Sarah. I would never have thought to come here on my own. It was back in 1994 that we met, and it's been an incredible ride since. We came out here to visit her Dad a couple of times while stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas in the U.S. Army. After our wedding that fall and another year of service we decided that Boise would be the place to raise our family.
We got here in the late fall of 1995. Sarah was pregnant with our first child, who was born the next spring. What I found upon arrival was an openness unlike anything I had previously encountered. People here are willing to look you in the eye, say hello as they pass by on the street and offer assistance at the the first sign of dismay. They care deeply for their surroundings and take pride in their property. Every town has pockets of decay, but none so few as Boise. From the most grandiose house on Harrison or Warm Springs to the little neighborhoods that blanket the valley, people just seem to take a bit more pride in their property, than in most of the other places I've lived. It isn't so much the place as it is the people that make Boise a great place to live.
For instance, I became a member of the George Fox University Toastmasters. It is made up of people who are there to improve themselves in a safe and constructive environment. I don't do very well in front a crowd, as I learned presenting various topics during my MBA coursework. I gave my first speech in a Toastmasters meeting and I can tell you that I was more comfortable during that talk than any time during school. Today's meeting featured three speakers; each amazing in their own way. Not only did I receive great information on three topics, but I was able to learn about giving a captivating speech. But the point here is that Boise is the place to find people of this caliber in concentrate. I know it's biased, but if you're thinking about moving here I recommend a second opinion. You can check out Move2Boise. They'll tell you a lot of what you may want to know. And if that isn't enough, come for a visit and ask people. You'll pretty much always find what you expect, but in Boise you'll find so much more.
PS. If you are thinking about coming to a Toastmasters, comment here and I will get in touch with you. It is really a good time.
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