Settling In

It has been just over a week since I moved into my new digs. And I love it. I am not surprised.

Even though the old place was new, had high-end finishes with brand new appliances and a view of the rolling orchard fields all I felt when I was there was resentment. I resented the twentysomethings that were void of basic respect that is expected when living in a communal environment. Parties, open vulgarity (not respecting the presence of a woman in the elevator and using foul language - my Dad would have put those punks in their place), vandalism (my truck was broken into two nights before I moved ...I thought nothing was taken until I went to put on my prescription sunglasses), and did I mention the parties? There was so much more and my resentment was fueled by every little thing that I knew I could no longer live there.

So here I am in my new place. It is a 3 year old carriage house in the first block that tranistions the downtown area to residential and it faces the alley. Yeah, a totally different breed of human being lives down here. What I love is that it is an old neighbourhood, I live on the second floor and I am surrounded by trees which means lots of filtered light and a nice breeze without fearing my windows open. It is quiet. I don't share a bedroom wall with the lucky bastard that lived next door to me and I have a garage. A nice garage where I can paint furniture. This thrills me more than I can say.

I am still nesting but when I am done I will put up some before and afters. The past tenants were disgusting.

Hooked UP!

It is hard being without the internet, cable TV and the phone. From Friday until this morning I was without all of them. In between unpacking and cleaning I watched 4 movies, which is not the same. I need me some evening news. I would have been beside myself if I wasn't able to watch American Idol tonight.

So here I am in my new shack. I love it even though it isn't the fancy granite counter tops and the stainless appliances or a nice new high efficiency stacking laundry pair but it has a nice big soaker tub, the water pressure is good and I totally love my slanted ceiling bedroom. I am starting to nest most definitely.

The above shots are just 2 of a good 2 dozen shots Kelly had done of her jewelry. The photographer is so good for an amateur and his wife is gorgeous. Kelly is addicted. It is so neat to see your work like it is presented here. It almost makes us feel professional ...which we are of course but seeing it in print is so different - it gives the jewelry validity. When I see my furniture or the goodies I have in the store in print it makes me feel ...successful. Feeling and looking successful is half the battle of BEING successful. Its like the newbie realtor driving around in a rented BMW while showing real estate to potential clients. Looking the part gives you an upper hand I think.

Glad to be back online ...but its time for dinner ...I am starving!