I was challenged with posting something every day for 30 days. So far....not doing so well. I was supposed to have started Friday. Hmmmm let's see if I can do this.
For Day 1: Post a photo of yourself and a description of how your day was
As far as how my day was, I can't really tell you yet. It's 0634 and I have my cats to thank for me being up this early. Coffee just finished percolating and smells amazing. Now yesterday was a very different story. As you've read before, I bought a house!!! This little piece of property is my pride and joy! It has also cost me a lot of money! (I laugh while I say that) Most home owners know this is common. But the view and atmosphere is so amazing, I wouldn't trade it for anything. So yesterday, I got up early, made breakfast, picked up around the house the best I could, and headed to town. It was a shorter adventure than I had planned. The rain started falling as soon as I left the house for my 25 minute trek to town. Of course, I HAD planned on moving more of my things from storage. All of which could not get wet in the back of the truck. So cross that off my list of things to get accomplished today. I was able to go to the store and get a few things I needed prior to starting back to work tonight. I went to Wal-Mart.....need I say more? UGH! We are expecting a wintery mix of ice and sleet through today, and people down here in East Texas freak out a little with that forecast. So everyone and their extended family were there....again....UGH! I survived Wal-Mart!!! Without running anyone over with my buggy or my vehicle and with very few cuss words, I headed back home feeling slightly defeated due to my plans being changed. I am a bit obsessive when it comes to plans. Don't judge....
I get my goodies in the house and begin the process of prepping for my next project. Staining floors....a first for me. And guess what?!?! The stain doesn't match the existing stain in the bedroom. Luckily, the bare floor to be stained is in the closet!!! Hey! I can just keep the closet door closed. :)
Next project: lay base board. Again...another first for me. I'm also a little obsessive about reading directions. So, to lay the base board, I have to set up my new air compressor and brad-nailer. This took me approximately an hour. Who knew this could be so time consuming? I get my corner pieces put in, and prepare to lay the actual base board. I then have to prepare my new miter saw I bought to cut the board. I believe I mentioned once before how expensive home ownership can be. Not to mention, more directions I have to read through. After an extensive argument with the other person in the house (who thinks she is helping) over which 45 degree angle to cut it at, the piece is nailed into place. (BTW I won that argument) The "helper" was supposed to measure the wall and didn't. Therefore the piece was not long enough and ANOTHER trip to Lowe's is needed for more baseboard. TYVM. I had decided to do that another day since it is still pouring down rain. So we'll move on for now. I will skip all the particulars of my next project other than to say I will never hang another ceiling fan in my lifetime!!! I will pay MORE money to have it done by a professional, because that was pure hell!!!
Needless to say, yesterday was very rewarding for me. I felt very accomplished....and exhausted! East Texas is a good place for me. I have stepped out of my comfort zone, away from the bustling of city life, and feel peace. So where ever you are....enjoy the view and take a moment to be at peace.
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