2.22.2009

Hey Looky Looky I'm Doing a Post

Ok, I don't have a lot of time. I just wanted to jot down a few thoughts I've been having lately. (while I have the internet at my fingertips) I miss Layton a lot. I miss my friends in Layton. I miss being able to see my family whenever I want and not have to worry about gas money. I don't know what it is. I used to get homesick before, but since I've been married I've wanted to move back SO bad. It's probably because we only have one car right now so I'm suck at home all day by myself. And let's face it I'm not walking anywhere in the winter in Logan. It might also be that now that we're married I'll probably never live in Layton again. And there's a large part of me that's really sad about that. Don't get me wrong I really like Logan, but I don't and never have wanted to live there for good. But on the plus side since Tron and I have both vetoed the places the other wants to end up in(Tron-Logan Me-Layton), we'll probably just end up in Oregon or Washington. And you know what that means...Rainy weather and green green green. Now that thought makes me crazy happy. Strange that most people get a bit sad with constant rainy weather, while I get incredibly happy. Here's to hoping we're rich so we can come back often.

Another thing I've been thinking about is; how I really need to not leave my sewing projects till the last possible moment. I do this EVERY TIME! Maybe it's because I know I can make most things in a day or two. Maybe it's because I just don't feel like getting my machine out. Or perhaps it's because of the dreaded cutting the material out. Probably all of the above. What's brought this to my mind are the past two large sewing projects I've done. One was for my friends wedding. I had to make 8 vests for the grooms men. I had the fabric for weeks WEEKS, and did I work on them? No, I was too busy reading. I did cut them out continually which is good for me. But I left the sewing them till 2 days before. I stayed up all night sewing them just to finish. Example 2 My sister in law's birthday gift. We don't have money so I decided to make her a quilt with sheets i randomly have and would never use. (I should say Tron would never use. He doesn't want to have Hot Pink, Royal Purple, or Bright Blue satin sheets. Go figure) They were also colors she'd like. But did I come up with the idea to make a large queen size quilt in time to not lose sleep? And yet again the answer is no. I stayed up all night for 2 nights sewing it. I'm a glutton for punishment I know, or maybe I just sew better when I'm under the heat of a deadline. ( it also takes longer than it should because I allow myself to get distracted. whoops)

Oh well that's enough for ranting. Happy thoughts: Tron and I will have been married for 6 months this month. Crazy how the time goes by. Valentine's was AWESOME! If not only for the fact that Tron finished a search I've had for many years. He found a perfect burnt orange cardigan. I have been searching for years literally years for a burnt orange cardigan that had just the right look and feel. Now I have it, it's beautiful, And hello cashmere. I have to keep myself from using it everyday. Tron and I have both been itching for some spring weather to come and stay. We both want to ride our bikes. I really want to go to the park put out a blanket and read under the lovely sun with a light breeze running over me. Plus I'm ready for the smell of spring. The smell of winter is getting old. My dad could be coming home anywhere from the beginning of March till the beginning of June. YAY! Tron and I bought a pilates ball and my whole body is sore just from playing on it while watching movies or reading. woot woot Anyhow, those are my thoughts. Some kind of make me sound a bit sad, but rest assured that I am extremely happy. No sadness here just random thoughts. BING

P.S. Emily I'm going to do that award thing. I'm stilling thinking of what ones to give and to whom I will give them

6 comments:

matthew_ahern said...

I'm going to make an argument for Pennsylvania. It is a state that will shortly have as many of your siblings as Utah. Also, green green green!

The Viewer said...

Nice post. I dig it. I don't sew as much as I should and I don't finish projects I've started because I am lazy and don't wanna get my maching out! But i really should!!! Sheesh! Blake and I lived in Logan when we first got married and we could only handle it for 3 months- too cold and too isolated- we missed our families. We went home everyweekend lol. Anyway, i'm rambling on your comment thing.

Erika said...

Michelle! I TOTALLY feel ya! Given, we don't live in LOGAN, or even very far from my family or layton, but OH how I miss it! I hate the big city, and hate not being able to drop in at my parent's whenever I felt like it! And being home alone aLL THE TIME stinks, I did it all summer until I finally found a job. :) You're not alone! :)

The Dahls said...

Oh Michigan...Layton misses you. I also love the rain, it makes me so happy. No worries about the award thing...just a random little ditty I did.

Blaine said...

Yeah, that is not cool that Tron vetoed the living in Layton - I actually like him less, which is surprising! Don't veto things yet Tron . . . give Layton a chance (and Michelle will give Logan a small chance)

Heather said...

yes..since you guys were at our house that one night and you showed me something on your blog..i've been checking in on you ever since! is that ok? please say yes...

why does that always happen w/ sewing? i feel the same way. except i haven't necessarily had any deadlines to meet. i just have a kabajillion bags/drawers/floors full of fabric that i need to get to work on. i think i'm just addicted to purchasing the fabric.

and..the main point of this comment: come down to orem..you know you love it here! ha. but it's felt like spring the past few days. all the snow is nearly melted. too bad nate is on the road though. josh has kidnapped him once again.

anyways, that'll be all for now. tell tron hello!