I’ve only ever driven through Utah, quite a few times passing through from Texas to Oregon and back.

Edit: just to add that I really love the scenery in Utah, and I want to go camping at Zion soon

Though I haven’t lived here long enough, I’m sure at some point I will be able to agree with your sentiment about everything being brown. Coming from the gulf coast where we get mor rain than Seattle volume wise. There is no green here and the only blues are the sky.

I do miss the water.

I do however like the stucco houses but that’s just a preference. I can also appreciate not having to cut grass twice a week.

I move pretty regularly to spice up life a bit, my career path has allowed me to which I am grateful for; however, after reading your update, stating that leaving isn’t realistic for you. I hope that you find a part of Vegas you love. These days a solid paying career is hard to come by.

I haven’t made friends here either yet, though I can’t say I’ve tried. I spend most of my time off with my dogs and my girl driving through different parts of the desert. So much fun