Fishing (the last week cont.)

Sorry this is not in chronological order, but I forgot about this little fishing trip...
Last weekend I had the opportunity to go fishing for the second time in my life.  The first time was when I was about 5 years old.  Jeff's dad loves to go fishing, so last Sunday evening, Jeff, my father-in-law and I went to the lake and went fishing.  I also spent a lot of time taking pictures.  My camera is not the best, but I love photography.  At some point I want a nice camera, but we are too poor for that right now!  So someday!

 Lake Shawnee... this is the lake that Jeff's parents live on.

 Jeff getting ready to start fishing.

 Jeff and his dad on the dock.

 The first fish that was caught.

 Some little kids came over and wanted to see the fish that was caught.  It was cute.

 The beach.

 The second fish that was caught.

 Yeah, I'm a fisher-woman!

  And that was our fishing experience.  Sorry there are so many pictures!

The last week

This last week here has been busy!  Last weekend Jeff's brother, wife and son came to Greenwich and we went to the aquarium.  It was pretty fun, but not the best aquarium.  

 Jeff in the shark cage!  

Logan, Jeff's nephew, loved the aquarium!

 I touched a sting ray.  It was slimy!  

 We went to see the shark show, but it was disappointing.  

 Jeff saying hi!  

The jellyfish tank.... my favorite!  It is a scary picture of me, haha.  










And this weekend, we had a very exciting day on Saturday!  Jeff's mom wen to the temple and received her endowment.  It was a day that our family has been waiting for for a long time.  (Jeff has been waiting even longer.)  I was her escort (which was kinda scary for me) but it ended up being a great experience.  I absolutely love the Manhattan temple.  It is so pretty.  Obviously the Salt Lake is my favorite, but NY is my second.  After that we went to a little farmers market across the street, and the went the Central Park.  I love NYC!  

After the temple!

  




  Central park!  

MIA

If you are wondering why I have been MIA for a while, it's cause I started "working" here at Greenwich Academy.  I am filling in at the daycare for 3 weeks.  (I can do anything for 3 weeks, then it pays $18 an hour!  
Anyway, last weekend Jeff and I stayed here instead of going to New Jersey.  We spent Friday night just relaxing and then got up Saturday morning and headed down to Greenwich Avenue,  the Rodeo Drive of the east coast.  It was lots of fun.  We went to stores like Zara, Restoration Hardware, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gap, Vineyard Vines, and many many more.

What I picture when I think of rich people on the beach.  Haha 

 Some weird window display...

 My favorite house on the walk to the Ave.  

Jeff walking home!  

Friends

** This post comes with warning!  It may be a bit of a pity party, I realize that, but it is something that I need to get out and have thought about for a long time.  Please don't get offended, that is not my intention!**

Beginning here in Connecticut has been a blessing for our family, but has been quite lonely and long for me.  I have Jeff, but he works ALL DAY and then comes home late and crashes.  To say the least, I have felt very alone.  I am not complaining, it has been good for me, but has left me thinking a lot.  


Yesterday we had dinner with Jeff's boss and his wife (who live next to us and are very nice people!)  They are leaving for Seattle in a couple of weeks to visit with their families.  Jeff asked if they visit any friends while they are there and the wife said that she loved going home to visit friends (and family of course).  But the friends part is what stuck out to me.  Jeff comes home to visit his friends just as much as his family.  I was thinking last night that I don't really have friends to visit when I go home (or when I am home).  I am not very good at keeping in contact with people, and I am very sorry!  That is completely my fault and I realize that.  I feel that when I am friends with someone I give it my all and I am a very good friend, but once something happens that changes things in our relationship I am not very good at sticking it out.  


I am going to admit something that is very personal and sensitive, but I am NOT looking for sympathy.  This is just something I need to talk about.  I had a VERY hard time with all my friends getting married and I was single.  I went through something nasty and scary about 4 years ago (about the same time all my friends were getting married) with an ex-boyfriend (if I can even call him a boyfriend).  I also lost a lot of people who I thought were life-long friends, but ended up stabbing me in the back in the end.   I felt very alone and scared.  I had my family and everything, but sometimes you need someone your own age to help you deal.  I lost trust in people and became bitter without really knowing it.  Anyway, I think I became very bitter towards those people who got married and I felt left me to fend for myself.  (Again, please don't anyone get offended!)  I am sorry!  I sincerely apologize to those who noticed me pulling away and not being kind and loyal as I normally am.    


I am now married to my best friend who makes me so happy and has helped me trust people again, but I am ashamed for the way I acted when my friends got married/started having kids.  I know things happen for a reason, and I would not be who I am today without my life experiences and my previous friendships, but I really would like to rekindle some old friendships!  

(My "best friend" and me when we first met back in 2006... can you believe it has been 6 years?)

So anyway, I am going to try and be a better friend!  That is the point of my post.  I have decided that from now on I am going to be a better friend and be there for those who want me in their lives!  

Journal

Sorry for the lack of blogging this week.  It's been crazy!  Jeff was given a big project at work and I have been helping him when he needs me (so like all the time).  Anyway, I don't have any pictures or events to talk about from Greenwich, so instead I will tell you about a project I have been working on.  Before I came out here, I was at my parents house for a couple of weeks (because Jeff  had started work here and I had to finish back in Utah.)  Anyway, my mom was working on stuff for Girl's camp and I joined in.  We made some awesome journals.  (Like actually made them... book binding, my new hobby).  Here is what I made:

Here is my super cool journal that I made!  I am so proud of it/excited about it!  I Was nervous to start writing in it because I didn't want to ruin it, but i finally started to write in it the other day.  Pretty cool, huh?  And theres a look into the secret talents of Ashley!  Haha