Even Roses Have Thorns

Well, I am approaching one month of being married. It has been beautiful, delightful, and difficult...already! I can't believe how difficult it is to do the simple things...like get up and go to work, knowing that you have to leave your adorable hubby to hours of loneliness then return home to hours of loneliness for yourself. Sometimes I wish we could go on another honeymoon, but life is quickly catching up to us...not only do we have separate schedules at work, but we will soon be in school once more. I don't look forward to that time. Isaac stopped in momentarily at work today to tell me he had taken care of some things at his job. When I saw him my only desire was to leave and spend some time with him. But, alas!, I had to continue my day at work right until he would be at his job. I guess that is the consolation (on a superficial level I'm sure) that is provided by the temple sealing...knowing that he is mine forever and as time goes by we will have more time together, whether in this life or in the life to come.

Sunday Reverie & a Must-See Spot!

Yesterday was a very nice day for Isaac and myself. We spent the evening at Mom Davies' home with the rest of the fam (Isaiah & Sky, Lenae & Cody, Veneta & girls, Brigham & daughter, Elijah & Leslie, Enoch, Grandpa Hoffman, & Mom Davies). The house was a full one. We had a dinner, cake and icecream for Alexis' sixth birthday which is coming in two days. We chatted and had fun, then Isaac and I excused ourselves to go for a drive. We went up Little Cottonwood Canyon all the way to the end of the road, and boy did I wish I had a camera! It was beautiful up there! The end of the highway is in the Alta ski resort, and the name of the place is Albion Basin. If you have never been there, go, and go now. The wildflowers are in full bloom and amazing to behold. There are hiking trails all over the place. I want to go back and hike around one of these days, but work prevents much of that... :( Anyways, you have all been informed of it. The Basin is 12 miles up the canyon. Put on your hiking boots, and don't forget to bring your camera too!
After returning from our quick trip up the canyon, we returned to the main Davies hub and proceeded to bring out the fireworks we couldn't light on Friday. We then put on a brief fireworks show for the remaining family members. It was quite enjoyable to be able to spend time with my new family members yesterday. :)

The Blahs

I officially have the midsummer blahs. I don't want to go to work any more, I don't want to go outside, I don't want to move from the couch. I think it is because it is so darn hot! (Even saying that, I know that this year has been quite mild as far as heat goes.) But I am worn out. I am seeking a change now...I have an interview in two days to be a receptionist at a company in West Valley. I also will soon be applying at another company in South Salt Lake. I am sick of the theater...though I enjoy my coworkers, I cannot continue to work late nights and weekends. I want the freedom afforded by a 9-5, Mon-Fri kind of job. Plus, Isaac and I are still uninsured because of my past health problems (we keep getting denied by private insurance), so we really need one of us to have a full-time job with benefits!
Oh, and today I officially began the process of writing thank-you cards. At the rate I am going, no one will see them till next year.

Well, here it is, two and a half weeks into being married. It still hits me as unbelievable that I am now a married woman, but even with that feeling, I am so relieved to be over and done with dating!!! It is also a great relief to have my best friend to confide in, with whom I can share my life.
Developments are as follows:

Isaac has cut his part-time jobs down to the two he has with the Church. Working extra shifts with the theater were wearing on both of us (never having time to see each other) and they were treating him pretty badly there. I am so grateful that my husband has a job where he is happy!

We have spent a lot of the money that we received at the wedding, resulting in a 32" HDTV, a dryer, a vacuum, a microwave, and a DVD player, among other smaller purchases. The wedding ring is paid off in full. Hallelujah.

We have also decided not to put off having a family. I'll be sure to update you on what happens there at the appropriate time.

I am feeling more and more satisfied with my home. The walls are not so bare, my parents futon is up and acting as couch for now, we have been given a nice table and chairs for our kitchen, and we got a nice coffee table for free on freecycle. (Isaac would probably contest the idea that it is a "nice" coffee table since he is constantly tripping over it or bruising his shins on it...but it sure makes a nice footrest/food table for eating in front of the t.v. (which doesn't have television...we only watch movies or DVD's we have.).)

So in short, I am loving life and looking forward to a bright future with my handsome husband by my side!

Honeymoon Pictures

Isaac and I had a delightful time together over the weekend. We spent our wedding night in the Anniversary Inn, then we headed down to Manti and stayed there two nights, coming home this morning (via Tooele in order to collect all the stuff we left there). It was romantic, fun, and relaxed. I hope we can have another trip soon!