Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Weekend? What weekend?
A girl at the front desk quit, so my hours have been boosted. Boosted to include weekend shifts. I guess that's what happens when you work at a hotel. I didn't know I had it so good at the animal hospital. Open 7:30a - 12p on Saturday, closed on Sunday.
What this means is that I can't seem to get any house chores done. I'm still in the mindset that I'll do them on the weekend. But when you work on the weekend, that doesn't happen!
I yelled at Mr. P yesterday for not having done anything while I was gone (he did do stuff, just not as much as I thought he would--or how much I would have). I realized the reason I was so upset was not because he didn't do much, but because I have all this stuff I want to get done and can't, while he has all the time in the world.
At any rate, we went for a bike ride yesterday evening. I had so much fun. I still think the bike was a good purchase. I was hugely impressed that I got all the way up the drive without stopping--and it was my first time back on the bike this season.
Today I had high hopes on getting Chris' side tables sanded and prepared for paint, but alas, sanding takes longer than I thought. I got the tops done and that's it. And that's with a rotary sander! But that's okay, I need to re-think my plan anyway. I started sanding and realized the wood is really nice and they might be okay with just a light stain. Right now they have a very dark stain and look really dated.
I then cleaned the house. I also reupholstered the storage bench--that was fun! Completely different look. By the time lunch rolled around, I was exhausted and still had more to do. If I'd only learn that if I kept it clean during the week, I wouldn't have so much to do at one time on the weekend. So by the time I had to start getting ready for work, I had the house clean but felt like I hadn't gotten anything done. I guess because I still have so much on my list.
Ya know what I just realized? Why do I have this list? Why did I decide I needed to go through each room and get rid of stuff? Do I feel suffocated by all this junk? Maybe. The more likely answer, however, is because I have a thesis to write.
How 'bout that.
What this means is that I can't seem to get any house chores done. I'm still in the mindset that I'll do them on the weekend. But when you work on the weekend, that doesn't happen!
I yelled at Mr. P yesterday for not having done anything while I was gone (he did do stuff, just not as much as I thought he would--or how much I would have). I realized the reason I was so upset was not because he didn't do much, but because I have all this stuff I want to get done and can't, while he has all the time in the world.
At any rate, we went for a bike ride yesterday evening. I had so much fun. I still think the bike was a good purchase. I was hugely impressed that I got all the way up the drive without stopping--and it was my first time back on the bike this season.
Today I had high hopes on getting Chris' side tables sanded and prepared for paint, but alas, sanding takes longer than I thought. I got the tops done and that's it. And that's with a rotary sander! But that's okay, I need to re-think my plan anyway. I started sanding and realized the wood is really nice and they might be okay with just a light stain. Right now they have a very dark stain and look really dated.
I then cleaned the house. I also reupholstered the storage bench--that was fun! Completely different look. By the time lunch rolled around, I was exhausted and still had more to do. If I'd only learn that if I kept it clean during the week, I wouldn't have so much to do at one time on the weekend. So by the time I had to start getting ready for work, I had the house clean but felt like I hadn't gotten anything done. I guess because I still have so much on my list.
- Clean out stuff from under bed
- Deep clean/organize guest room
- "/" bathroom
- "/" computer room
- "/" movie closet & dresser--we have way too many movies
- "/" kitchen
- "/" carport closet
- "/" shed
- Finish side tables
- Paint bedroom
Ya know what I just realized? Why do I have this list? Why did I decide I needed to go through each room and get rid of stuff? Do I feel suffocated by all this junk? Maybe. The more likely answer, however, is because I have a thesis to write.
How 'bout that.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wallpaper
I've never been particularly fond of wallpaper; if you've ever had to take wallpaper down, you know what I'm talking about.
And the images that are conjured up in my mind when I think of wallpaper are of roses, lace, awful colors, you know, old people wallpaper.
Design*Sponge has completely change my mind though. I've come to realize that there are some pretty awesome wallpapers out there. And you don't have to use them on all your walls...just one as an accent works great. Or some on the top of an old side table you purchased at a yard sale to repurpose. Or some on the faces of drawers of an old dresser you have.
Which led me to my next question: where the heck do you buy wallpaper? I've never had to buy it before and therefore, have no clue! :oP
And the images that are conjured up in my mind when I think of wallpaper are of roses, lace, awful colors, you know, old people wallpaper.
Design*Sponge has completely change my mind though. I've come to realize that there are some pretty awesome wallpapers out there. And you don't have to use them on all your walls...just one as an accent works great. Or some on the top of an old side table you purchased at a yard sale to repurpose. Or some on the faces of drawers of an old dresser you have.
Which led me to my next question: where the heck do you buy wallpaper? I've never had to buy it before and therefore, have no clue! :oP
Wow.
Check out this before & after (Dominique's Hall) at Design*Sponge. Definitely not your average hall.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Back in the saddle!
I found it pretty difficult to keep my Shred routine going after my shower weekend, so I took 7 days off (Mon-Fri of last week & Mon and Tues this week--plus the weekends, but I don't do the Shred on those days anyway).
I started it up again yesterday. Right now I'm on day 2 of two weeks (5 days) of the advanced version of Level 2.
It's difficult, but the only thing I have to stop in the middle of are those darn double jump ropes (Level 1 is single, Level 2 is double). I'm still amazed that something seemingly simple is actually pretty darn tough to do.
My sister has started doing the 100 pushups thing again. I'm tempted to start it up again now that my core muscles are up to snuff. When I tried it the first time, I kept pulling an ab muscle so I quit.
I also read this cute blog post from Elizabeth Anne Designs blog. I emailed it to Mr. P and he says with incredulity, "You want to do a half marathon?!" Well, no. Not a half marathon per se. I like the idea of it--a 5k or something is a little more attainable. It would be a great goal to reach together (although, he could probably run one right now without a problem) and it'd get me fit in time for the wedding (maybe?). The other thing I was thinking was maybe not running (the hills and roads--no shoulder--around here make for a difficult run), but biking would be a good option. He's been pretty good about riding his to work, but I haven't gotten on mine once all season. :oP Disappointing.
I started it up again yesterday. Right now I'm on day 2 of two weeks (5 days) of the advanced version of Level 2.
It's difficult, but the only thing I have to stop in the middle of are those darn double jump ropes (Level 1 is single, Level 2 is double). I'm still amazed that something seemingly simple is actually pretty darn tough to do.
My sister has started doing the 100 pushups thing again. I'm tempted to start it up again now that my core muscles are up to snuff. When I tried it the first time, I kept pulling an ab muscle so I quit.
I also read this cute blog post from Elizabeth Anne Designs blog. I emailed it to Mr. P and he says with incredulity, "You want to do a half marathon?!" Well, no. Not a half marathon per se. I like the idea of it--a 5k or something is a little more attainable. It would be a great goal to reach together (although, he could probably run one right now without a problem) and it'd get me fit in time for the wedding (maybe?). The other thing I was thinking was maybe not running (the hills and roads--no shoulder--around here make for a difficult run), but biking would be a good option. He's been pretty good about riding his to work, but I haven't gotten on mine once all season. :oP Disappointing.
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