The Commute

I have about a 30 minute commute each way now.  Overall I haven't minded it...I use the time in the car to listen to scriptures in the morning and my favorite podcasts in the afternoon.  There are usually lots of cars on the road but it has never really been a traffic jam.  Traffic moves at a good pace.
Every single morning there is someone pulled over on the side of the road getting a ticket.  This kind of baffles me.  Are they commuters like me? Do they not see that this is happening every single day?  I set my cruise control for the speed limit and stay in the middle lane until my exit.  I have always been a rule follower so this is not a problem for me.  But, seriously, the speed limit is 70!  That is not 55 like the old days, people...relax and don't get a ticket.
I also drive during the sunrise and, man, I have seen some gorgeous sunrises!  The sun peeks over the mountains and gives off glorious color.  If there are clouds on top of the mountains it just adds to the beauty.  I often wish I could pull over and capture the sight.  They have been pink, orange, yellow and sometimes just bright rays of sun coming over the mountain peaks. Gorgeous.
Yesterday I quickly snapped a photo while driving (and imagined the cops that are always nabbing people seeing me and giving me a ticket).  I know it isn't a great idea but it was quick and I kept my eyes on the road.  Ok, I'm justifying.  I won't do it again.  Plus, the pictures are not great anyway! ha!

By the time I get to work the sun is up and the pretty photo moment is over.  Perhaps the next time I have to be at work early I will get a photo from the parking lot.

That is my morning commute.

And here is a sunset, just for fun.

I was home for this one, don't worry! No driving involved.