But – I have a bedroom, and a BED!!! And, a new desk for our bedroom ~ gotta love Craigslist! (The desk is on the ‘sitting room’ side of our room, and not yet ready for pictures … but it’s coming along. A few more days, and I should have a living room, dining room …
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A good Christmas, a good New Year’s Eve, and work-weekend one (of 52) down*… I like it! [* – and that’s all I have to say about Weekend Wrap Up/ER nursing today, while I ruminate and mentally readjust!] Plus … I have a beautiful family; Flooring is complete in my bedroom (which means we’re only like …
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While I play with chainmaille, jewelry and lampwork beads, DH is plugging away at the family room. The direct vent fireplace is installed – and works! There’s some finish carpentry and the (fireplace) surround to build yet (and CARPET!!!), but he wanted to see the TV in place … Gooo Pistons! Grandma …
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But first – cuteness. This is our Olivia and her daughter Tubitha (Tubby). Awww … Now, my week. Apparently, my grandmother decided at 89 years of age that she didn’t want her gallbladder anymore. She was so insistent about not wanting it, that she started to go into septic shock. The family phone lines have …
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Walking in a winter wonderland … It snowed most of Tuesday night, but it was so beautiful Wednesday – I couldn’t stay mad … My new fridge arrived on Tuesday – in the middle of multiple power outages/the snow-storm. “OK guys – the kitchen is this way,” as I wielded the flashlight like a crazed …
I’m now reminded of what makes me CRAZY about renovation/building … I want it (the new studio) done YESTERDAY!! But, I’m trying to be patient … and frugal. I keep reminding myself – ‘this is NOT a living space’ … no one will be photographing it for ‘House Beautiful’ … but – I’m a brat! …
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