Random points:
It takes me three-and-a-half days to prime and paint a room. That is three-and-a-half full days of work.
I have no idea why it takes me so long.
I am reading a lot of literature about the end of a society, such as Helen of Troy by Margaret George, about the sack of Troy, and Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, about the extinction of the human race. Violence and destruction and the devastating emotional aftermath. I’m not sure what’s up with that.
Margaret Atwood is one of the best writers out there today.
I am spoiled by birthdays. I am used to week-long affairs of multiple celebrations with family and friends filled with presents, special attention, and fattening food.
The fact that I only get one party this year is making me whiny. As is the fact I can’t buy the beautiful peacock birthday dress unless I want it to be my main present, which I don’t. This is what you give up when you get mortgages. Also, I think I am still traumatized by my 19th birthday where no one said anything to me all day.
Several months ago, I saw the peacock dress in a boutique in downtown Petaluma. It was blue and green swirls with clever paneling in the front. I showed everyone I know the dress, which was way overpriced. But then the other day, my size was on the sale wrack, marked down. I tried it on and it looked cute! But still too expensive, unfortunately.
Kyle has built us a closet, put up a chandelier, fixed a hole under the eaves, and is going to put in a tankless water heater. It takes me three days to paint a room.
We got a refurbished Roomba for $100 off some website. It’s usually around $300. The cats both love and fear it.
Tankless water heater: efficient energy use, takes up half the space, $300 tax rebate (this year only), and a less expensive water bill. If you add in a 10% off coupon and several gift cards, how can you not get one?
Sometimes it is hard to be tolerant of a religion that is so crazy.
Things I have to get rid of: an 8 foot mirror, a giant basketball net, wood paneling, the remains of a cypress tree, and a dryer. Want any of those things?
I like the green paint I used in my office. Yay for having a desk again!