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The post brought back memories and put a tear in my eye for what was and what will be in my own life.
I’ve made an amazing discovery. I eat less in the dark. Last night the power went out around 5:30 and stayed off until about 8:30 after a lightning storm resembling strobing lights passed over my house. The power flickered off and on for about three minutes and then shut down. Eating dinner in the dark by the light that was coming in through the windows made me realize that I’m more than a taste and texture person, it’s a visual appeal too. Maybe I should just eat my meals in the dark every night? Maybe I should eat blindfolded?
The storm did have other side effects, we were treated to a nice cool evening of 70 degrees! I took advantage of it and went on a two mile walk. My neighbor who just a year ago said “I don’t have the internet and I don’t need the internet” was in front of her house crying to us because the power was out, she could live without lights and TV but dang it, she wanted her internet! We will introduce her to the wonderful world of battery backup this weekend.
Things are about to get UGLY around here. I’m talking about the house, not me! This week I’m taking out the carpet from our living room, dining room and family room, I’m chiseling up the existing tile in the foyer, the foyer closet and the kitchen. I’m getting rid of that ugly linoleum in my bathroom. YES I’m doing this all by myself! Ken will help between work and my sister will help too but for the most part this is my part of this project. I’m putting hardwood floors…REAL hardwood floors, not laminate, in the family room, dining room and living room and I’m getting rid of that awful ceramic tile in the kitchen and foyer in exchange for something to compliment the wood.
I really think that removing this allergen collecting carpet will do a world of good for my allergy issues and the dust problem we have in this house. Even the dogs have been sneezing!
Yes it’s a huge project but it’s not beyond my scope of capabilities. We put wood floors in the loft area of our flat in the UK and we also tiled our kitchen and bathroom. Why am I telling you about my home improvement project? Because a year ago, there is no way I could have done this. A year ago if I were to get down on the floor, getting back up would have been a huge struggle. A year ago just the thought of physical labor left me exhausted. Yes it will be a lot of work and yes it will be physically demanding, even for a person who isn’t morbidly obese but you know what? I’m up for the challenge!
I may complain and whine about my lack of weight loss progress or how slow it is but if I’ve come this far physically in just one year, look out next year, here I come!!!
Think of the work out you'll be getting while taking on this project. Tearing out the carpeting is totally a work out from lifting, pulling, cutting and carrying outside. I love home improvement! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteooh, ripping out flooring! My parents have done the same in their kitchen, and I went home last weekend to help them out -- poured laminate, plywood, vinyl flooring, and destroyed hardwood flooring, all in one room! Once you get in your groove, it's fun! (Crazy, right?) Kneepads are a worthy investment.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of exercise, but a tremendously satisfying workout.
ReplyDeleteWow, that sounds like quite a job!! You'll get quite the workout!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to know how your DIY project goes, as I'll be doing pretty much the same thing later this summer! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! That's hilarious about your neighbor. The Internet does become quite the addiction, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI don't envy you the big project, but I do envy the results. Sounds like it will really make a positive difference in your home. You have so many talents! I really admire you, my dear. :o)
Have fun ... three years ago we moved into our place here & we tore out carpet in 3 bedrooms,living room & dining room to hire for bed rooms to get carpet & the other 2 rooms for tile....Just bend at those knees & take care of your back......OMG It makes me remember that 3 years ago.....
ReplyDeleteripping out our carpet---while freakin EXHAUSTING----helped so much with my allergies.
ReplyDeleteit's so worth it!
wow.. what a project! That IS a lot of work.. but home improvements are usually good fun, even though they can be exhausting. Will you take before and after pics ?
ReplyDeleteYou can totally take on that challenge! That's awesome that you're doing all that carpet tearing yourself.
ReplyDeletewow well arent u little ms. home depot lol.. good luck with the flooring.. I am sure it will be fabulous hey post some pictures of before and after.. redoing stuff and redecorating is so theraputic to me .. I love watching things change... have a fun time doing it .. too. hey did you know that if you go to home depot sometimes they have little doggie aprons you let Sadie and Max wear so they can assist you lol...
ReplyDeleteinteresting observation (about the dark). Glad you are getting a lot accomplished.
ReplyDeleteRipping out the flooring! Guaranteed exercise for awesome arms!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your home improvement project! We're putting new flooring in our house too! Think of all the exercise you'll get pulling up all that carpet?!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a major project.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think you will see how far you've come if you really track what you are doing now. Sending hugs.
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You nuts! LOL So when your done there come do mine *grin*.
ReplyDeleteWe need to do that here but its not happening this year ( or next for that matter) lol.
Your smart to do it yourself. With the high costs of labor alone you will save a TON of money. Probably even do a better job.
Take pictures!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
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