Is it politically correct to refer to a person as a "favorite thing"? Yeah, I don't know the answer to that, but have never been overly concerned about being politically correct anyway. So yes, this week, my cousin is my featured favorite thing.
Lori and I were always close as kids. We thought it was cool that we shared the same birthday (although she is two years younger than me). Spent a lot of Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays together when we were very young, and time camping together in the summer as teens.
However, as life often does, it took us in separate directions as young adults. Sometimes we were lucky to converse once a year ~ but it was always as if we'd just talked the day before. Now in our 40's, we have finally remedied that situation. We live together. How cool is that? We both enjoy crafty things (in fact, I've blogged about Lori's craftiness here and here), have a similar sense of humor, and the same feeling of responsibility toward our family. I could not ask for a better person to have in my life. I feel very blessed.
Now we are embarking on a move back to Kansas ~ Lori, her family and I. Crazy, huh? She and I feel we need to be closer to our family. Our grandparents, and both of our mothers are there. They need our attention. We are already organizing, packing, and planning a garage sale. We make a good team.
It's been a long time since I participated in Favorite Things Friday, but it's a real pleasure to read about everybody's favorite things, so I urge you to play too.
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| Michelle & Lori |
However, as life often does, it took us in separate directions as young adults. Sometimes we were lucky to converse once a year ~ but it was always as if we'd just talked the day before. Now in our 40's, we have finally remedied that situation. We live together. How cool is that? We both enjoy crafty things (in fact, I've blogged about Lori's craftiness here and here), have a similar sense of humor, and the same feeling of responsibility toward our family. I could not ask for a better person to have in my life. I feel very blessed.
Now we are embarking on a move back to Kansas ~ Lori, her family and I. Crazy, huh? She and I feel we need to be closer to our family. Our grandparents, and both of our mothers are there. They need our attention. We are already organizing, packing, and planning a garage sale. We make a good team.
It's been a long time since I participated in Favorite Things Friday, but it's a real pleasure to read about everybody's favorite things, so I urge you to play too.
You are indeed blessed to have such a close friend/cousin/ally! And what is this? You're moving back to Kansas?! Girl, that's three moves in a year. I completely understand the rationale though, and wish you the best.
ReplyDeleteHappy FTF!
a lot of moves girl! hope you get settled soon and are happy with your move.
ReplyDeleteKaren
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
It's so lovely to be so close. You are indeed blessed to share your history. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI think it's WONDERFUL that you two are so close - I'm not as close as I used to be to my cousins, but we're trying to remedy that! Good luck on your move hon!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have family to share your passions with. Good luck with your move.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to remember which has been longer, you participating in a Favorite Things Friday...or you moving.
ReplyDeleteIts a toss-up.
How lovely to share living with your special cousin! I think it is great that you all want to be back close to your families. My family is spread all over the globe, as cousins we are close but we don't live together :-)
ReplyDeletePerfectly PC for a person to be your favourite thing I think!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to be able to share the things we love to do with a person that we love.
ReplyDeleteYou really have a eventful time the last six months or so. How many times have you moved already? Best of luck for the new move. Hope you keep track of where all your quilts and projects are!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have family like that. Our family is too big, and we loose contact often.
OK, Michelle, I've found a picture of your next car - check out this link.... http://www.lynotttours.com/i-caravan.jpg
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're moving again! Looks like you picked a good name for the blog! LOL!!
Good Grief Girl you really are a gypsy!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you've got such a wonderful cousin and friend. You sound so happy living this new life you've created.
Enjoy packing (again!)
xxx
Once a Jayhawk always a Jayhawk. LOL! You should be very good at the packing up thing by now, Michelle. What part of Kansas will be blessed by your arrival?
ReplyDeleteExcellent favourite. I'd say your cousin, Lori, is more like a sister. ☺
Maybe you have some of your stuff in boxes still? hopefully anyway!
ReplyDeleteLove the new name of your blog - so glad you and your cousin have reconnected.
I think you need to post moving as your FTF you seem to be doing an awful lot of it lately. Your new blog name is sooo appropriate.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to have such a wonderful friend who is also family.
I am beginning to think you move more often than I do! Good luck on your next move. I am sure it will be nice to be closer to more family.
ReplyDeleteI am so envious that you are close to your family, mine is spread all over the world and we don't really know each other.
Hi Michelle! 8-)
ReplyDeleteJust checking in to see how those PhDs are coming along... The count down is on!
That is a really great FTF! It is nice to have a good friend in your life. Loved reading your post!
ReplyDeletexo -E
You know what might make an unusual post? One where you stayed put for more than six months. Now that would really be something!
ReplyDeleteWise-ass. :-)
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