Remember the last time I had a title similar to this? Well -you should know that Blogaholic Designs is at it again! She's offering a blog-over (my new word for a Blog make-over) using her "I Heart Blogging" package. I checked it out (because I DO <3 blogging!!), and it sounds awesome! I'd encourage you to check her out, and see what she's all about!
Again, friends, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
April 23, 2010
Fabulous Friday!
I love Fridays. They are so fabulous because they represent freedom from our weekday schedules and the freedom to sleep late and do whatever mooooves you!
Tonight, I'm Jazzercising then loading up old wood from our deck project (LAST MAY! -we look like the neighborhood yard delinquents...), and then making patterns for table runners and a quilt! Then, when my DH gets home we'll be having dinner together (YAY!). Tomorrow I'm looking forward to a girls craft night! Success!
I have narrowed down my "projects" list to a "small" handful of things. I'll spare you the details, but it involves sewing, deck staining, bedroom/bathroom/closet painting, curtain making, and char recovering. NOW -before you freak out, these are the projects for the the rest of April AND May. My DH is done with school in two weeks and then -he becomes mine!! Mwaaahahaha -for manly household projects, of course!
What are your weekend plans? Anything exciting!
Tonight, I'm Jazzercising then loading up old wood from our deck project (LAST MAY! -we look like the neighborhood yard delinquents...), and then making patterns for table runners and a quilt! Then, when my DH gets home we'll be having dinner together (YAY!). Tomorrow I'm looking forward to a girls craft night! Success!
I have narrowed down my "projects" list to a "small" handful of things. I'll spare you the details, but it involves sewing, deck staining, bedroom/bathroom/closet painting, curtain making, and char recovering. NOW -before you freak out, these are the projects for the the rest of April AND May. My DH is done with school in two weeks and then -he becomes mine!! Mwaaahahaha -for manly household projects, of course!
What are your weekend plans? Anything exciting!
April 22, 2010
And the Beat Goes On...
As with everything, the days progress, end and begin again, and become history. Just like my bad day, bad mood, and bad ___________ (fill in for your choosing), I have moved forward and am having an okay week! We're REALLY busy at work, so that's very helpful. I'm also making myself very busy "at home" too. I've joined Jazzercise (yayyyy!!!), been out for walks every day, and am planning LOTS of sewing and homemaking projects for the next month or so.
What have you guys been doing to give your weeks a lift?
What have you guys been doing to give your weeks a lift?
April 20, 2010
When Bad Days Happen to Good People
Everyone has bad days. I have my share, you have yours but I believe that there are degrees of the Bad Day. You can have the type (No. 1) where you stub your toe and it makes you angry, or you can have the type (No. 2) where you keep losing things. You can also have the type where NOTHING goes right, and you seem to hate everyone (including yourself). It is days like No. 3 that are the worst. You can replace things and items, your toe will heal, and life will go on, but when you have a Bad Day No. 3 -that's it. It's over. There is no "moving on" on a day when you wake up, hate everything and everyone, and cannot seem to make yourself move forward.
Sometimes I have days like this -No 3. Where it's just messy and bad, and then I have days like No's 1 & 2 where I can lift my own spirits (usually by reading your blogs and blog-shopping for cute ideas) and get over myself. Today is a No. 3 day. Nothing is working, nothing is helping and it seems that I've given myself a stomach ache over it too. I'm not naturally the anxious type (dramatic -definitely) but maybe this time it's because I feel like this is really important, and that I'm not looking forward to some of the things I have to do and say, determine andexecute (I know that sounds bad, but it's not that bad...) complete.
Dear Bad Day No. 3,
You stink. Please end soon.
Love,
Briana
Sometimes I have days like this -No 3. Where it's just messy and bad, and then I have days like No's 1 & 2 where I can lift my own spirits (usually by reading your blogs and blog-shopping for cute ideas) and get over myself. Today is a No. 3 day. Nothing is working, nothing is helping and it seems that I've given myself a stomach ache over it too. I'm not naturally the anxious type (dramatic -definitely) but maybe this time it's because I feel like this is really important, and that I'm not looking forward to some of the things I have to do and say, determine and
Dear Bad Day No. 3,
You stink. Please end soon.
Love,
Briana
April 19, 2010
Concert Recap
Hi everyone! I hope you had an awesome, restful and Peaceful weekend! Mine was too short, of course, but I got in one obscenely long concert (Mozart AND Bach...all in Latin and German, of course...), went to celebrate after, spent some time at BABS playing with babies, got to spend an awesome class with MY KM babies, the weekend was just...over! It always makes me sad when Sunday ends.
Today, though, I wanted to follow up on a post from last week. Remember? The one where my DH played his LAST student concert EVER??? Remember??? Well -it's okay if you don't! I won't be upset (but you sure can read it right here!).
Well, let me tell you exactly what happened!
I'm sitting in the audience (which is as close as I get to participating in an orchestra these days) listening to the ensemble kick Mahler V's butt when I started to get misty eyed. It was only the first section too -let's just say it was a long concert. After they were done and Mahler relented (HA! -that was a joke...), I savored the last walk down to the bass storage area I would EVER take post concert. It took a whole three minutes. Very exciting. Anyway -around the corner weeble-wobbles my DH (that's the best way to describe his walk. It's very jolly!), just happy as a clam with not a care in the world. I, still misty eyed, cozy up to him and say, "You're free -done -finito -YAY! How does it feel?" With extreme emotion I begged my DH to tell me exactly how he felt, and with the complete antethisis of a reply, simply said, "eh." *shrug*
I was shocked. After all of this time -9 years, bucko! All the wifey gets is just an, "eh" *shrug*???? Seriously???
Here I am ready to cry my allergy ridden eyes out for him, and all he gives me is "eh" *shrug*. Okay -fine! Fine, I'll take it. Because this is why we're so good together. Michael is like the ocean when it's so calm you catch the big fish. I'm like the ocean that only thrill seekers and the seriously challenged go to get the giggles. *nods* So -you see, it was the perfect ending, I suppose. His mild waters have carried him through to the end with a whopping, "eh."
Today, though, I wanted to follow up on a post from last week. Remember? The one where my DH played his LAST student concert EVER??? Remember??? Well -it's okay if you don't! I won't be upset (but you sure can read it right here!).
Well, let me tell you exactly what happened!
I'm sitting in the audience (which is as close as I get to participating in an orchestra these days) listening to the ensemble kick Mahler V's butt when I started to get misty eyed. It was only the first section too -let's just say it was a long concert. After they were done and Mahler relented (HA! -that was a joke...), I savored the last walk down to the bass storage area I would EVER take post concert. It took a whole three minutes. Very exciting. Anyway -around the corner weeble-wobbles my DH (that's the best way to describe his walk. It's very jolly!), just happy as a clam with not a care in the world. I, still misty eyed, cozy up to him and say, "You're free -done -finito -YAY! How does it feel?" With extreme emotion I begged my DH to tell me exactly how he felt, and with the complete antethisis of a reply, simply said, "eh." *shrug*
I was shocked. After all of this time -9 years, bucko! All the wifey gets is just an, "eh" *shrug*???? Seriously???
Here I am ready to cry my allergy ridden eyes out for him, and all he gives me is "eh" *shrug*. Okay -fine! Fine, I'll take it. Because this is why we're so good together. Michael is like the ocean when it's so calm you catch the big fish. I'm like the ocean that only thrill seekers and the seriously challenged go to get the giggles. *nods* So -you see, it was the perfect ending, I suppose. His mild waters have carried him through to the end with a whopping, "eh."
April 16, 2010
Holy Friday, Batman!
Brace yourselves, this Friday is going to be a doozey! We've got 6 closings and after that I have a 7-10:00 pm rehearsal. Thank goodness it's THE WEEKEND!!!!!!
Between how and then, though, I'm happy to be partaking (again) in New Friend Friday at TGC! :o) Welcome new friends!
Stay posted -I'll be posting the follow up on DH's LAST student concert!
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!
~Briana
Between how and then, though, I'm happy to be partaking (again) in New Friend Friday at TGC! :o) Welcome new friends!
Stay posted -I'll be posting the follow up on DH's LAST student concert!
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!
~Briana
April 14, 2010
Wistful Nostalgea
~~~~*Reader's Warning: Content may include mushy, gooshy statements and proclimations on how marvelous my husband is. *~~~~
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Tonight is a huge cornerstone for our little family (by little I mean the two grown-ups, the cat, and the dog...).
My husband is playing his last concert as a student. And I can't believe that he's almost done. He has been enrolled in collegiate institutions for the past 9 years of his life, and once his paper on ___________ (insert really intelligent sounding Bass talk there) is completed, it will have been a whopping 10 years. He will then be my Dr. John Michael Priester (a name worthy of so many wonderful things), and his real life begins.
I have to very guiltily admit that I will miss the "student" part of him. He is so smart and despite his constant grumblings on the professors, student orchestras, "normal students", etc. at school I think that he truly enjoys it. Every day (that he's home...) I am regaled with tales of Sonata form, theory analysis, mindful musings, historical developments and scandals, and tidbits of information about current musical life that I no longer get or am a part of. I will miss his giddy excitement over a new piece for analysis, and getting to hear him play in an ensemble where he is still my student. I can tell he's had a particularly exciting day when he pats me on the thigh (like my great great Aunt Frances did...seriously!) and say, "You'll NEVER guess what happened today!!" I giggle, try not roll my eyes in anticipation of the super smart Michael-speak that even his friends on the Enterprise would struggle with, and say, "NO! What?!?"
I also must admit that I am envious of his ability to stay peaceful about his journey. I am amazed that in the face of a huge life change (one that I would account to be larger than our getting married -not that that wasn't important, but we were destined to be together. It was the most peaceful transition I've ever experienced.) he is capable of looking me in the eye and telling ME not to freak out. *grin* He's a super hero, and if you doubt me, I'd happily offer you a small peak into our life! :o)
In a bleak comparison, my journey is full of so many peaks and valleys, and his remains constant. I can't help but wonder if this is because he is who he will be forever and I am still the ever changing, drama Queen Briana. That's okay -it works for us. I still have lots to do, and my dreams and journey are walking in his footsteps right now until it's my time to make my own, and his time to follow.
My honest, lovely, intelligent husband is making HIS way now, and I can't wait to see where we'll go from here! Sure, I'm impatient and ready to get moving with mine too, but his Peace is contagious and I'm finally settling in to enjoy him while our little family is still little.
Have a great Wednesday, everyone!
April 13, 2010
Skirt-tastic!
I had an awesome weekend! Did you? I hope so! Let me tell you about mine! Here it is! It is a Husqvarna Viking, model 6440. Isn't it b-eeeeautiful??? I love this little guy! I've been "sewing" on him since I was a kid at my grandmother's house. I didn't think sewing was fun, but it really isn't when your perfectionist grandmother makes you cut your straps three times because you cut the corner crooked....
Anywayyyyy.... I have recently inherited my mother's childhood sewing machine!!! It's amazing and I love it! I was inspired to break it out to make a gift for my SAI big when her real gift didn't come in. I successfully made two place-mats that were adorable (unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture! :o( I'll remember sooner or later, though! I'm still new to the craft and then blog about it situation!)!! She liked them, and I was inspired to start a new project. So I was looking through the blogging world when I came across this idea at Keeping it Simple. She made a really cut skirt that took her maybe an hour or so to put the peaces together. I thought, "shoot -I can do that for sure!" So I call up a friend of mine (A friend -YAYYYY!) who inherited a machine from her man's mother (nice gift!!) and was wanting to know how to make nifty things too. We started with threading the bobbin. On my machine, I just did it, but on her machine we had to break out the manual. Lets just say that her bobbin ended up getting threaded on my machine! She was such a trooper because here I am trying to do it, read the manual, and not look like an idiot (harder than it sounds...).
So -we get the machines set up, the pizza dough out to rise (our sustinance: Wine, home made pizzas, and chocolate peanut butter brownies. Oh yes -we were living it up!), the wine in the fridge, and we were off to Jo-Ann's! I had been thinking about ALLLLL of the things I would like to make, but hadn't really planned on too much. It would be just our luck that we completely changed our plans! We saw that Butterick had patterns on sale for $1.99 and just couldn't resist! We picked from their "6 sew easy" patterns, bought our fabric (plus lining for J's dress and for me to make a slip), and after MANY questions at Jo-Ann's headed back to get started! I didn't know this, but Jo-Ann's has special fabrics that were created specifically for them! Mine is a really pretty square teal and white damask print and hers was a mod black and white circular print.
It is now 8:30. We've got our patterns cut out and we're ready to start pinning and cutting the pieces. Mine had 9 and a zipper and hooks and eyes, and J's had 8 (plus she lined it, so 16 in total!!!) and two pieces of elastic. We started cutting and visiting, and cutting and pinning and re-cutting and re-pinning and before we knew it, it was 3:00 am!! We were so slap happy and excited about our project but called it quits. 3:00 is the latest I've stayed up in almost a year! So we decide that it MUST be finished for a fashion show on Monday, and that we'd reconvene on Sunday afternoon for more pizza and sewing. Sunday comes and we're ready to finish! We started around 6:00 and were really successful! It took us until about 2:00 am (I KNOW! It was awesome...) to put all of the pieces together and I must say that both pieces looked amazing! I was really impressed with J's patience and perseverance, especially when I would say, "you know, we really should re-pin that."
It was a TON of work, but we're both excited to use the patterns again, and to become true Craftinistas! We decided that Butterick is a big fat liar because the patterns were NOT easy, but we also decided that it's nice to have girl time! We're thinking that maybe next time we should include more time for toenail painting and wine drinking, but we'll have to see how that goes!
I hope everyone had an awesome weekend!!!
So -we get the machines set up, the pizza dough out to rise (our sustinance: Wine, home made pizzas, and chocolate peanut butter brownies. Oh yes -we were living it up!), the wine in the fridge, and we were off to Jo-Ann's! I had been thinking about ALLLLL of the things I would like to make, but hadn't really planned on too much. It would be just our luck that we completely changed our plans! We saw that Butterick had patterns on sale for $1.99 and just couldn't resist! We picked from their "6 sew easy" patterns, bought our fabric (plus lining for J's dress and for me to make a slip), and after MANY questions at Jo-Ann's headed back to get started! I didn't know this, but Jo-Ann's has special fabrics that were created specifically for them! Mine is a really pretty square teal and white damask print and hers was a mod black and white circular print.
It is now 8:30. We've got our patterns cut out and we're ready to start pinning and cutting the pieces. Mine had 9 and a zipper and hooks and eyes, and J's had 8 (plus she lined it, so 16 in total!!!) and two pieces of elastic. We started cutting and visiting, and cutting and pinning and re-cutting and re-pinning and before we knew it, it was 3:00 am!! We were so slap happy and excited about our project but called it quits. 3:00 is the latest I've stayed up in almost a year! So we decide that it MUST be finished for a fashion show on Monday, and that we'd reconvene on Sunday afternoon for more pizza and sewing. Sunday comes and we're ready to finish! We started around 6:00 and were really successful! It took us until about 2:00 am (I KNOW! It was awesome...) to put all of the pieces together and I must say that both pieces looked amazing! I was really impressed with J's patience and perseverance, especially when I would say, "you know, we really should re-pin that."
It was a TON of work, but we're both excited to use the patterns again, and to become true Craftinistas! We decided that Butterick is a big fat liar because the patterns were NOT easy, but we also decided that it's nice to have girl time! We're thinking that maybe next time we should include more time for toenail painting and wine drinking, but we'll have to see how that goes!
I hope everyone had an awesome weekend!!!
April 9, 2010
Drama...Drama...Baby Mama!
HAPPY FRIDAY! You have no idea how excited I am that this day has come once again! Well -you all probably do, but my denying that you understand should prove to you how EXCITED I am that Friday has arrived. Does the title of my post frighten or excite you? Well -before you get tooooo wrapped up I want you to know that I picked it because it rhymed (and the fact that I'm obsessed with babies and how cool they are)! hehe Fooooled you! Too bad it's too late for April Fool's Day! Drats....
I should get to the point of this post. It is: Drama (I was going to insert a really cool picture of the ancient Greek comedy masks, but they were all creepy. Sad...). My whole life I've heard people say that I'm dramatic and honestly...I'm not going to lie...I am. I'm dramatic. To the point where people should probably pay me for how exciting and entertaining my dramatics are. Not that I'd like to be an actor...being a musician is hard enough. So...big deal, right? I'm a walking, natural ball of jiggly drama. Joy!
Well, not too long ago I posted on how while growing up there was so much pressure to be X, Y, or Z. Remember that? Well if you don't, you can find it HERE! :o) Anyway, in stead of trying to NOT be something, I've been trying to be me! I've decided (and I'm sure that you'll agree) that one of my best attributes is drama. I know -you're thinking, "WHY would anyone want drama in their lives?" To answer that question, I don't do other people's drama. I just don't. I refuse bottom line. If you come into my life and you stir the pot and things start brewing, that's it. No second chances on things like drama. Instead, I like the drama of a good book, the kind where my imagination can explore and absorb the story. I like the drama of a funny, uplifting, and enthralling story to a fault. Also, I inherited the trait where I will go to the outer reaches of extravagance (champagne taste on a beer budget...) to throw a party that will make everyone's eyes pop and mouths dangle with excitement and anticipation (thanks, Mum!!)! So YES! -I love drama. It gives me character (I can hear my husband's response to this. It goes something like this: Yeah -You ARE a character. Hah hah hahhhh. Ooof! *as I punch him...*).
I had a really neat conversation with my mother, and now that I'm older I'm really starting to appreciate her as my friend, and not just my mum. She gives me advice, she helps me work through ups and down, how to fix this household thing, or create that new idea. I told her that I had had a great sense of Peace since I just decided that I am who I am, dramatic or not -happy or not -fat or not (shh husband, I'm making a point here!), etc. and that the more I enjoy it, the more fearful I become that I'll lose it. In the brief time between sun down and sunrise today, I've realized that I AM the only person who can take that Peace away.
Lets just say that I'm enjoying having it around almost as much as I'm enjoying having my husband home from Pittsburgh Opera! I'll have my Peace and enjoy it too! I hope you do as well!
I should get to the point of this post. It is: Drama (I was going to insert a really cool picture of the ancient Greek comedy masks, but they were all creepy. Sad...). My whole life I've heard people say that I'm dramatic and honestly...I'm not going to lie...I am. I'm dramatic. To the point where people should probably pay me for how exciting and entertaining my dramatics are. Not that I'd like to be an actor...being a musician is hard enough. So...big deal, right? I'm a walking, natural ball of jiggly drama. Joy!
Well, not too long ago I posted on how while growing up there was so much pressure to be X, Y, or Z. Remember that? Well if you don't, you can find it HERE! :o) Anyway, in stead of trying to NOT be something, I've been trying to be me! I've decided (and I'm sure that you'll agree) that one of my best attributes is drama. I know -you're thinking, "WHY would anyone want drama in their lives?" To answer that question, I don't do other people's drama. I just don't. I refuse bottom line. If you come into my life and you stir the pot and things start brewing, that's it. No second chances on things like drama. Instead, I like the drama of a good book, the kind where my imagination can explore and absorb the story. I like the drama of a funny, uplifting, and enthralling story to a fault. Also, I inherited the trait where I will go to the outer reaches of extravagance (champagne taste on a beer budget...) to throw a party that will make everyone's eyes pop and mouths dangle with excitement and anticipation (thanks, Mum!!)! So YES! -I love drama. It gives me character (I can hear my husband's response to this. It goes something like this: Yeah -You ARE a character. Hah hah hahhhh. Ooof! *as I punch him...*).
I had a really neat conversation with my mother, and now that I'm older I'm really starting to appreciate her as my friend, and not just my mum. She gives me advice, she helps me work through ups and down, how to fix this household thing, or create that new idea. I told her that I had had a great sense of Peace since I just decided that I am who I am, dramatic or not -happy or not -fat or not (shh husband, I'm making a point here!), etc. and that the more I enjoy it, the more fearful I become that I'll lose it. In the brief time between sun down and sunrise today, I've realized that I AM the only person who can take that Peace away.
Lets just say that I'm enjoying having it around almost as much as I'm enjoying having my husband home from Pittsburgh Opera! I'll have my Peace and enjoy it too! I hope you do as well!
April 6, 2010
The Bump
The Bump.com keeps sending me e-mail news letters. Do you think they're trying to tell me something?
*sigh* Don't worry. Baby Probation is still under effect.
*sigh* Don't worry. Baby Probation is still under effect.
April 2, 2010
Priester's Easters :)
I LOVE history. It's true. I love the mystery, the facts, the stories, and the speculation that comes along with things that happened before my time. I try very hard not to gossip, but for me, history is like gossip. You hear something and you can't help but wonder what it was all about! So this is me -I'm Google-ing Easter. Yes, I understand the Christian story and reason, seeing as I'm Episcopal, but I was SHOCKED to read that Easter was started after a pagan holiday. Yes. Pagan. The second most important Christian "holiday" is based off of a pagan ritual. Hmm -I'm not biting, but you can find out for yourself.
Michael and I will be away from all family for this holiday. It's one of the first we'll be spending "alone" and I really wanted to start a new family tradition. We need those, seeing as we're a new family, and it is important to create our own traditions. So I decided (on my own, and told Michael about it later...hehehe, poor guy!) that we would have a brunch. Invited to this brunch would be our friends, most of whom are also away from their families. Who better to celebrate with than those whom want to be together! :) I'm looking forward to celebrating the Christian Easter with those who believe in the importance of it's history.
Here's to hoping that all of you have a great Good Friday, and a joyous Easter!
Michael and I will be away from all family for this holiday. It's one of the first we'll be spending "alone" and I really wanted to start a new family tradition. We need those, seeing as we're a new family, and it is important to create our own traditions. So I decided (on my own, and told Michael about it later...hehehe, poor guy!) that we would have a brunch. Invited to this brunch would be our friends, most of whom are also away from their families. Who better to celebrate with than those whom want to be together! :) I'm looking forward to celebrating the Christian Easter with those who believe in the importance of it's history.
Here's to hoping that all of you have a great Good Friday, and a joyous Easter!
April 1, 2010
The Priesters are Spring Clean!
Spring is such an amazing time of year. It's the place rebirth, the annual renaissance, if you will. New things are born, grown, and created. The windows are thrown open, and laughter rolls into our house from the children of our neighbors. People are out and about, waving to each other, gardening, and grilling. Really, there is NOTHING BETTER than this time of year (I'm partial to fall because it means it's not hot...). One truly cannot contest the beauty of Spring.
I must guiltily admit that I've been a little behind on everything. Sometimes I think I'm behind on life, but then other times, I feel like a renaissance woman myself! ;) Yesterday, I started what I hope will be my annual spring clean-o-thon. I found another blogger who created AWESOME checklists for each room in the house. Fortunately for me I have a mother who puts this lady to shame ( heeeeey Mum! That's her in the hat being fabulous. Please don't be mad I posted your pretty picture!). We scrubbed everything as children, and last night I was on my hands and knees scrubbing EVERYTHING until my fingers started to hurt. You're probably thinking, "EW! WHY would anyone want to do that???" I don't blame you, I can understand how this could be concerning. But let me tell you, when I was finished scrubbing that tile, I was SO happy that it was clean! Tonight, I'm going to try to take my knock-off "Magic Eraser" to all of the marks on my pretty yellow walls, and use some wood-soap on my desprately dry cabinets. Who DOESN'T LOVE a sparkling kitchen (bathrooms...bedrooms...living room...)?!
I'm not sure if I'll have enough stamina to complete this mission, but I'd really REALLY LOVE to have a clean home and a garage sale this spring. I am in desperate need of de-cluttering my life, and I'd like it to start now! I've managed to get started with the garage this February and I'm proud of it. It's not perfect, but I know where everything is and that's a success! I also whipped our smaller guest room into shape as the office/craft area. It's itty-bitty and somewhat crowded, but it'll work for the time being. I'm in the process of re-working our downstairs trio of trouble: dining room, kitchen, and living room. They all have TOO MUCH "stuff" and I've re-organized, replaced, and set out for sale some of the things we no longer need. It feels refreshing, like hatching or taking a shower after you've been in the garden all afternoon. Getting rid of the unnecessary! I've accomplished lots so far, and lave double that to go! I also got my window primed last night, so I'll take it! :)
I hope you all have a marvelous Thursday!
I must guiltily admit that I've been a little behind on everything. Sometimes I think I'm behind on life, but then other times, I feel like a renaissance woman myself! ;) Yesterday, I started what I hope will be my annual spring clean-o-thon. I found another blogger who created AWESOME checklists for each room in the house. Fortunately for me I have a mother who puts this lady to shame ( heeeeey Mum! That's her in the hat being fabulous. Please don't be mad I posted your pretty picture!). We scrubbed everything as children, and last night I was on my hands and knees scrubbing EVERYTHING until my fingers started to hurt. You're probably thinking, "EW! WHY would anyone want to do that???" I don't blame you, I can understand how this could be concerning. But let me tell you, when I was finished scrubbing that tile, I was SO happy that it was clean! Tonight, I'm going to try to take my knock-off "Magic Eraser" to all of the marks on my pretty yellow walls, and use some wood-soap on my desprately dry cabinets. Who DOESN'T LOVE a sparkling kitchen (bathrooms...bedrooms...living room...)?! I'm not sure if I'll have enough stamina to complete this mission, but I'd really REALLY LOVE to have a clean home and a garage sale this spring. I am in desperate need of de-cluttering my life, and I'd like it to start now! I've managed to get started with the garage this February and I'm proud of it. It's not perfect, but I know where everything is and that's a success! I also whipped our smaller guest room into shape as the office/craft area. It's itty-bitty and somewhat crowded, but it'll work for the time being. I'm in the process of re-working our downstairs trio of trouble: dining room, kitchen, and living room. They all have TOO MUCH "stuff" and I've re-organized, replaced, and set out for sale some of the things we no longer need. It feels refreshing, like hatching or taking a shower after you've been in the garden all afternoon. Getting rid of the unnecessary! I've accomplished lots so far, and lave double that to go! I also got my window primed last night, so I'll take it! :)
I hope you all have a marvelous Thursday!
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