sure, it's not spring. but it sure damn feels like it. what is it, anyway... 75 degrees?? the windows are open and the house smells like comet and wet swiffer.
thanks to lisa's kitchen project i got inspired to clean the house today. the north end of the house is pristine now. downright sparkly!
the biggest difference is that my giant tool chest is now out of the kitchen and back in the garage where it belongs. i feel like i've had tools in the kitchen since i moved into this place. there has been constant construction in the house since we arrived, and the fat layer of dust i just removed from every flat surface is a testimony to how much work has occurred in just a few months. but i finally feel like i don't need to keep those tools that handy anymore.
i started to re-assess the drain installation in the bathroom again today, but i fear it's going to take me another trip to home depot to straighten it all out. i've decided to forego the cheap plastic p-traps and go the hardcore PVC route, but i need a couple of slip joints and some elbows to make it all fit properly. but i'll try to conquer that tomorrow.
i also mended a bunch of clothes this morning that had holes, drooping hems, or missing buttons. i'm feeling very domestic.
i've really been very productive today. it makes me feel extremely good. if you know me at all, you know i hate clutter and dirt. blech. i like things in order. tidy. these last few months have been very hard for me, what with a tree in the roof and all. cleaning makes me feel like i have some control over my environment. i'm feeling happy today.
so i'm thinking about throwing a big birthday/housewarming party on (or near) my birthday. this would give me the goal i need to finally start doing some serious decorating and painting. i just ordered two books to provide some inspiration (thanks to joe's thoughtful amazon gift certificate), so my mind is already starting to churn.
how 'bout it? you want to come to a party in late february??
Posted by xta at January 3, 2004 04:08 PM | TrackBack