It's been a little over a month now living in my parent's apartment in Colorado. A lot has happened. Some big events: My dad got a job. My sister had her first baby (Lauren Brea). My friend had her first baby (Jadyn Lynn). My husband landed two internships and a landscaping job. I am officially a licensed social worker. Next step - find a social work job!
Some other fun things: I tried to go clubbing for the first time out on a girl's night and I was the only girl without her I.D. I've been golfing three times now. I've been cooking every Sunday--so far there have been two disasters and two successes. Cooking is harder than Ratatouille makes it seem. And I have learned that even though the title sounds delicious (i.e. Asparagus, Shrimp Dill Fettuccine), dill weed is disgusting! After mixing everything together and smelling the dill weed, I threw my experiment away and my loving sister and mom ran to the store to buy two cans of good ol' alfredo sauce. I also made orange chicken; however, it did not turn out like Panda Express'.
It's been so fun living with my family. We play a game we love called rummy at least twice a week. My husband and I are squeezed in a room in the apartment. I am grateful for a bed and overwhelmed with all of the things we have. We brought only the essentials to Colorado for the summer and I still feel like we could have left some stuff at home. I stressed way too much trying to fit all our belongings in a 10 by 10 in Rexburg and somehow we still had room.
I would love to simplify my life and only own one sweater, one pair of jeans, and five shirts. But it's so hard when I go shopping and see all the cute outfits, especially when they are on sale. There's something beautiful in living a simple life. I do not really miss all our things in that 10 by 10 because I'm enjoying the time with friends and family.
