So, I have recently been inspired to wear summer scarves. First, I was inspired by the lovely
Christin. Then, one of my coworkers wore one yesterday. And, the final decision to wear a summer scarf today? Last night, I finished blocking a light, lacy scarf that I absolutely love. So, why not? What do you think?
As good of an angle as I could get...
And, a close-up. Isn't it pretty? It's made from Sea Silk, and the pattern is called Strangling Vines. Isn't that a funny name?
It has been a very long time since I have blogged, and I've started to do it once or twice, but then I get stopped for some reason. Today, I am doing it. I love it, and I will not stop.
So, what's new? Hmm... I'm loving work, the Olympics and the vampire book series called Twilight. I also still love Matt, the cats and our apartment. I'm pretty excited about how Matt and I are officially "trying" to get pregnant. I put trying in quotes, because it is such a strange way to talk about it. I don't have a better word, though, so there are the quotes.
THE OLYMPICS. Isn't Phelps the best?
What else, what else?? I had the best time on both family vacation and personal (ET Reunion) vacation. There is something about going home, going to people that really KNOW you, you know? So, I am trying to be better about staying in touch with everyone. It's not easy, but it is very important to me.
Speaking of which, Matt and I have recently discovered that we have different philosophies about keeping in touch with people from whom you move away. My philosophy is that it is important to keep the relationships, especially the really deep relationships. Matt's philosophy is simple: if he's not spending time with the person, then he will not put effort into "keeping in touch". We discovered this serious difference when we were discussing moving to Columbus (always a possibility, my friends). I mentioned that we would probably bring "the kids" back to Boston to visit our old friends and to see the sights, and Matt was honestly surprised about that as a possibility. Then, we talked about it with a couple on Saturday, and the woman felt the same as me, and the man felt the same as Matt. So, maybe it's just a gender thing? I do know, though, that I have made friends in Massachusetts that I never want to forget or lose touch with. Honestly.
There we are. Now, you have the rambling thoughts of Lyndsay on just 6 hours of sleep (for the past three nights) and while at work.
Comments (5)
Lyndsay, that scarf is gorgeous!! I love it! You are a masterful knitter.
Oh, and I don't know if it's totally a gender thing. My older brother still gets together with his group of friends from MN about once a year - they go skiing together. And sometimes some of them come out for weekend visits. So there's at least one guy who believes in keeping in touch even after you move away... (Maybe he's the only one, though. Who knows?)
Hmm... That's very interesting, Stine. I had never heard of guys getting together - my brother doesn't do that, and neither does my dad - but if some do, that's great. :o)
Beautiful scarf, once again! Wow, I thought you guys were going to start "trying" after the New Year...how exciting! ... I think it does have something to do with gender, although I don't think all men completely think that way. It just seems harder for guys to keep in touch, it's more acceptable and necessary for a girl to call her girlfriends or write them a letter or an email. Aaron keeps in touch with his friends back home I'd say once a month or once every two months, but with guys there's not really much to talk about that compells them to keep in touch more than that.
looooooove the summer scarf!!!! it looks awesome.
and yeah, I didn't know you guys were trying, how cool!
The scarf is beautiful, Lynds! Gorgeous. Good work! I love that yarn. I think I'm pro-summer scarves. I've been eyeing the colorful ones at Gap all spring and summer. Perhaps some of them are on sale now...
A & N seem to have the same friend philosophies as you and Matt. I think friendships are just different for guys and girls (ha. profound, no?); I haven't really thought about it much but maybe they serve different purposes? And I haven't really discussed it with my brothers and their wives but it seems to work that way for them, too. Girls seem to need each other more or something (perhaps it's more ok for girls to need each other?)? Plus guys in general seem to be more quality-time/activity oriented as opposed to girls who are much more verbal in their relationships, which only requires a computer, a phone or a mailing address.
Good luck on the baby front!