A few weeks ago I went to the world renowned Kew Gardens with a group of ladies from my ward. It was the first week that it was somewhat warm and the flowers had just come out so it was a lovely day. They have a ton of huge greenhouses with all sorts of amazing botanicals. They have and aquarium and even a room full of cactus (I felt right at home in that one). It was nice to go out with people from the ward. Nate and I kind of feel like we are in that wierd in-between stage and no one really knows where to "put" us sometimes. We aren't technically newlyweds but we don't have kids either. We are young but not "young professionals" like most young childless couples here. We find this puts some people off from talking to us and we are not great people persons either. I always like to go out with women in the ward to show them that even though I don't have kids and I am not the same age I may still be worth inviting along. I always have a good time and have made a few good friends (even though they have kids... who would have thought?). We have learned that it is up to us to approach people if we want friends and we have also learned to sometimes just be satisfied with only a few friends. We are both very excited to solve this problem and finally find a ward where we have something in common with the other members but I suppose that will have to wait a few years. Meanwhile we meet many fun and some very strange people along the way. We are enjoying it while we can! Anyway, rant over. Here are some pretty pictures.
THe pictures are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about finding your place. That's a difficult stage. It would be nice if we all looked at each other as a potential friend, regardless of what our place in life is. we all have something to offer. Coming at it from the other side, I think people without kids are sometimes intimidated. It's quite an undertaking to invite our whole crowd over for dinner. and there are so many things that ian coud destroy! =) So we both have things to overcome to get to the point where we can "just be friends". It IS easier in some places, though. =)
I think I understand the other side. I wouldn't know how to even feed kids at this point. I am a little out of practice at cooking for anyone but the two of us!
ReplyDeleteYeah. Its always fun after cooking a nice dinner to hear, "That looks disgusting", or "What are those red things", or "I'm NOT eating that." Thats why when cory is out of town we just eat pizza and pb&j. I think if he weren't around we might starve. I cook for us all, but the appreciation I get back from cory makes all the difference. Usually it just makes me laugh. Elise is the worst. Although every now and then, the effort to make them eat something just isn't worth it. Crazy kids!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds a lot like Nate was when we first got married. I've got him eating pretty much whatever I cook now though. (insert whip sound here)
ReplyDeleteso what adventure are you guys up to now? I miss you!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewe are in vienna today. nancy is here and we are doing great! We just came from Romania and Greece and I have a ton of stuff to post when we get home!
ReplyDeletewe are in vienna today. nancy is here and we are doing great! We just came from Romania and Greece and I have a ton of stuff to post when we get home!
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