1.MERE'S JOB: The "new" job is going pretty good. The people are nice and we actually have more freedom in the design process than I expected. I had a really hard time being at a computer all day for the first couple of weeks but I think I'm finally getting used to that part of it. Also I haven't been new to a job in a long time (BYU library for 2 years, the Gap for 5 years) so it has been a little bit humbling to be the one who doesn't know what they're doing. Mostly at a time like this I'm just grateful to have a job where I can use some of the skills I acquired in college.
I usually try to go for a walk on all my breaks at work so I can stretch and get my blood pumping a little. I work in a very industrial part of Provo so the walks are not too scenic but I kinda think trash is interesting to look at (or at least it makes me want to go home and make a collage) so I sometimes take my camera along. Here are a few pics from one of my routes:
2.JAMES' JOB: James got a promotion a few weeks ago so he is no longer an intern! Although he is still only working part time, he now gets benefits like health insurance and retirement. It's pretty awesome.
3. PRINT EXCHANGE WITH BYU AND BYU-I: Last month I was back at my old stomping grounds working on a print for an exchange with 26 artists (BYU and BYU Idaho and a couple of local artists). It was so much fun to be back in the intaglio room and hanging out with my BYU art friends. I miss seeing them all the time. Although I procrastinated a little too much and didn't really sleep for a couple of weeks, it was a good reminder that I'm happier when art (esp. printmaking) is part of my life. I just have to learn to always leave a little time for it. I will try to post pics of some of the prints that I received in the exchange but if I don't get to it there will be a show in the fall at BYU with all the prints.
P.S. - speaking of being up at BYU...3 prints from my BFA show are up right now in the HFAC as part of the Annual Student Show.
4. GENERAL CONFERENCE: I have always looked forward to general conference weekend (when I was a kid I think it had to do with my mom's cinnamon rolls and watching church on TV instead of dressing up and going to Church on Sunday). Now I think I look forward to it because it is a much needed reminder to get my priorities in check and to be better, more hopeful, and more faithful. And as usual the talks this conference were exactly what James and I needed to hear.
On Saturday we had James' siblings over. We had a good time relaxing and being entertained by baby Trevor's every move. Also I attempted to make my own cinnamon rolls this year...they turned out okay but nothing like my Mom's. So far all my bread making attempts have been about like that so I guess I gotta keep working. On Saturday night we headed up to my parent's house in Midway and watched the Sunday sessions with some of my family. As usual we ate too much, played the Wii, and went for a walk to check out the new houses being built.
Here is Uncle James and Trevor. Trevor stayed like this for about 2 hours. James decided he might need to lose a little weight if his belly has become that comfortable.
5. EASTER: We were supposed to spend Easter Sunday at my brother's house but my Mom and my niece ended up being sick so we postponed the celebration. James' siblings were going to come with us to my brother's house so we ended up throwing together an Easter dinner of our own and eating it at our apartment. Christine, James, and I had already dyed eggs on Saturday in preparation for the annual egg roll so we decided to go ahead and have one out in front of our condo and it ended up being really fun. As usual James was the winner of the game. The weather decided to act like Spring yesterday and I was grateful we could all get out and enjoy it.
THE END!
5 comments:
Meredith Where do you work? DCWV? - we're like rivals now!
When I first started working at American Crafts, it was sooooo hard to sit in front of a computer for 8 hours, so I know where you're coming from. But at least it's a pretty fun job, right?
:)
Great Update! Thanks Mere. How do you like the scrapbooking world?
I miss your mom's cinnamon rolls. I think you should send some on my way. I'll be in the lab until Monday.
Mere - I loved seeing that you made a new addition to your blogspot. I want you to come to Midway and help me w/ mine. I have so many ideas and no time to get them going...I liked all your pictures of garbage...kind of reminds me of my garage and how I save everything. Matt and Marcie are helping organize me and we are taking stuff to the DI...I will probably be looking for it later....oh well. I want to put some pictures on my blog. I will talk to you later....glad you are enjoying your job. Love the Queen...Is iyouandme - Ayumi? Whoever, I will make them a few cinnamon rolls, but I think yours are great. I just think it is your darn oven that kind of burns them on the bottom. I am ready to give you my oven..I just need to find a new one for me. Must convince Dad!!!
Mere, I really like your photos of the trash. The colors and compositions are really interesting. I wish I had your eye!
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