Guess what? Next week I will be the proud renter of my very own apartment! Over the past few weeks I’ve repainted/stained/finished a set of outdoor furniture, an ornate mirror, a kitchen table and chairs, an old chest, and this weekend I’m tackling my bedroom furniture. I’ve purchased just about everything I’ll need and have …
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Happy Memorial Day!
Yes, I realize the holiday is still five days away, but I’m taking a break from posting until next week Wednesday. I have a TON of things to do to get ready for my new place (I’m moving June 10th!!) and sanding, painting, and spray varnishing don’t go well with a computer. Tomorrow night Erica …
The Three-Wick Candle
There’s an old saying about burning the candle at both ends that’s somehow become a theme in my life. And not just now. When I was in my twenties my mom would get on me about cutting myself some slack and taking a break, and one time when she called to ask how I was …
Ex Ex-Pat
Last weekend I met a woman my age who lived in Costa Rica for several years. Like me, she sometimes wonders how she ended up in our cute little town, and, like me, has come to accept this latest stage in her life. When I first mentioned that I lived in Mexico for three years, …
Me and OCD
I joke so often about my OCD tendencies that I forget a lot of people probably don’t realize this about me. If you know me at all you’ve probably picked up on some of my quirks, but I’m always surprised when a friend discovers just how ingrained these compulsions are. Some background: I’ve always been …
Transformation
I talk about a lot of things on this blog, but I try not to talk about things that are too personal. This past year has been one big change after another, and as hard as it sometimes was, I tried to keep focused on the fact that “this too shall pass.” I’m not completely …
ssssssssssssssssss…….
Do you hear that noise? *sssssssssssssssssssss* Those are fumes, and that’s what I’m running on. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s the NHL playoffs, also known as the two-month span of time in which I get no sleep. I don’t follow every game during the regular season, but once …
Writerly Spackle
Yesterday I tackled the first of several projects I’ve planned before moving into my new place. My grandmother gave me an ornate mirror years ago, and the genius that was me at twenty-five decided it’d be a good idea to paint it silver. Yeah. The glass broke while it was in storage, so before having …
Do the Right Thing
On my drive to and from work I pass a river that runs through a park. Swans and geese dot the shore, while fishermen, hikers, and the occasional ultimate frisbeer scamper through the long grasses. It’s also a common hangout for cops, so I’m always careful to drive close to the speed limit. Yesterday on …
My Parents are Kicking Me Out!!
*tee hee* Sorry, I never do April Fool’s jokes, and apparently my inability to keep a straight face in real life carries onto the internet as well. I can’t even go two seconds without giggling. No, my parents aren’t kicking me out, but I am one step closer to having my own place. Remember this …