4.29.2012

One month

So, I've officially lived in my house one month! It went by so fast.  I like it.  It's very freeing to come home and do what you want, when you want, stress and anxiety free.  This month has been full of growth and firsts. 
* first time being 100% responsible for the upkeep of a yard. (I've always had a mow service)
* first time paying my own mortgage.
* first time growing veggies even though it's only tomatoes and lettuce.
* first time  solely laying floors.
* all the  fun firsts with owning a home.  
* first time going on a date in my 30's.
* first time to eat couscous which has no taste. 

It's no lie, I love responsibility and being organized. I'm really happy. Really, finally  happy.  It feels good.  My hearts changed and I'm in a different place. Here's to hoping the broken roads continue to get better! 

4.22.2012

Long over due!

 new curtains & new rugs
 growing veggies
 trying out a new technique for a bathroom medicine cabinet

 taking out all old appliances and getting new SS appliances throughout the house.
 painted new black shutters

 pressure washed the worlds biggest deck. Only took me 13 hours.


 laid all new flooring and picked paint samples.

 new soft gray paint color.
all appliances delivered and installed.  Gas pipes laid. 
 New flooring inside and outside.  Kind of like a Where's Waldo picture, except where's Zane? ha!
 First breakfast on the deck.  blueberry pancakes on a pretty day....new memories. 
Still have a lot to do!  Hardware, kitchen renovation, changing out light fixtures, decorating, painting the office and guest room and so much more! It's a work in progress but I'm happy!