It's been obvious that I've been busy busy this past week with the silence that's been here on my blog.
This past week has been full of work and BBQ's and family get-togethers.
We worked hard on the house finishing up odds and end projects that have been just laying around. You know, the one's you continually walk bye and *sigh*.... Yes, we finally got most of them done. I will admit there are still a few of those *sigh* projects laying around, but we got the biggest ones done. We worked inside and out.. and let me tell you it was hot hot hot and muggy this weekend.
I had a nice long 4 day weekend, it was fantastic. It definitely made me NOT want to go back to work on Wednesday.
We had 3 BBQs this past weekend, two of them being at our house and one at my parents. I just love a nice BBQ and sitting outside on our finally complete patio! Friday night we ran to Home Depot and bought us a patio set, I had my eye on a few, and when one finally went on sale, I was all over that baby! I even went on my lunch break (Home Depot is right down the road from my work) and wanted to fit that puppy in my SUV.. yeahhhh not happening. So, we brought the truck that night and got us a set. I had also ordered a "conversational" set online that arrived the day before. So, Saturday we put together our patio, and it looks great.
Although, there was one set-back. Actually, two. The first was as we finished putting together the online set I bought.. the last chair... just wasn't going together. Until we realized that they had manufactured the back of the chair backwards!!! Really?? The right side where you screw the back into the legs was welded on top, and not the bottom where it should have been.... ugh. So, I've been put on a waiting list (4 weeks) to get the replacement part. Awesome. The 2nd? We go to get the new umbrella out that we bought for the table and.... there was no pole with it... REALLY?? REALLY??? It's like we couldn't win. I took it back yesterday and got a new one, with a pole. I told the lady, "I don't think it would have worked, unless we had a itty bitty table"
So, things are worked out.. and the patio still looks great, as the house. It's exciting to actually be able to come home and relax. A word I haven't known for a few months now.
Tuesday morning at 3 AM.. my brother and sister in law arrived from their drive from California. Yes, 3 AM. Needless to say it was one reason why I took of Tuesday from work.. it was an early morning.. and a long day. It is great to see them, and for them to stay with us and see our new place for the first time. I think they really like it. They left for the mountains today, so they will be gone for a few days, but we have lots planned, so the next couple weeks will be fun.
I'm excited for this weekend... we are joining some friends and going down to Camden, NJ to a BIG country concert.. it's an all day affair, and it's going to be sweet. Some big names will be appearing.. I'll tell you more on that soon.
For now... life is stressful, but life is good. Isn't that how it always is?
Enjoy your Thursday, the weekend is almost here!
Amberlee
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Happy Memorial Weekend!
I'm so over painting.. even though I'm not too bad of a painter, I kind of hate it.
After weeks of what felt like on and off painting, it is complete.
FINALLY!
Well, as complete as it's going to get for a good while at least.
No, I didn't paint all the rooms, I have to admit, I just primed 3 of them. But, honestly? I DONT GIVE A SHIT at this point.
We are going to remodel the two bathrooms, so why even bother with actually painting it. I have to say that the primer (which is an off white) made the bathrooms look a whole hell of a lot better then what they were. Walls with stains and drywall patches isn't too pretty, but a little primer on them does wonders. So, for me, that is quite alright. I'll actually paint them when we redo them.. so screw it, it looks great.
As for the spare bedroom, I primed that too, because at this point I don't even know what color I want to paint it, so the primer gave it a better look, just like the bathrooms. Plus, I don't even think anyone would really know unless I told them... even though I just told you.
(Don't give a shit, remember?)
Anyway... I'm just glad that is over with, and now I can have a bathroom back, and can get on with my life somehow.
Busy Busy weekend coming up. Lots of BBQs and lots of cleaning, preparing, organizing, before my brother and sister in law come in. It will be fun having them visit... even with a 3 year old and two dogs, I can handle it.. (I think) =)
Happy Memorial weekend everyone... and don't forget to remember just what this weekend is about.
After weeks of what felt like on and off painting, it is complete.
FINALLY!
Well, as complete as it's going to get for a good while at least.
No, I didn't paint all the rooms, I have to admit, I just primed 3 of them. But, honestly? I DONT GIVE A SHIT at this point.
We are going to remodel the two bathrooms, so why even bother with actually painting it. I have to say that the primer (which is an off white) made the bathrooms look a whole hell of a lot better then what they were. Walls with stains and drywall patches isn't too pretty, but a little primer on them does wonders. So, for me, that is quite alright. I'll actually paint them when we redo them.. so screw it, it looks great.
As for the spare bedroom, I primed that too, because at this point I don't even know what color I want to paint it, so the primer gave it a better look, just like the bathrooms. Plus, I don't even think anyone would really know unless I told them... even though I just told you.
(Don't give a shit, remember?)
Anyway... I'm just glad that is over with, and now I can have a bathroom back, and can get on with my life somehow.
Busy Busy weekend coming up. Lots of BBQs and lots of cleaning, preparing, organizing, before my brother and sister in law come in. It will be fun having them visit... even with a 3 year old and two dogs, I can handle it.. (I think) =)
Happy Memorial weekend everyone... and don't forget to remember just what this weekend is about.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Suck it up.
This week is busy... like every other week of course.
From finishing up painting, to finishing up all the odd and end projects that have been just sitting around the house. I can't wait until I can come home from work one day, and not have a project that needs to be done this instant. I know there will be forever projects, but these seem to have to be done now.
I'm on a deadline people. From family coming in and staying with us, to the housewarming party that I would SOMEDAY like to have. Who knows if that is ever going to happen either.
It'll be nice to be able to relax one day, maybe? That's OK, who needs sleep anyway?
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Now that we are "settled" in... if you want to say it that way, although my previous ^^ comments say were not.. I need to get back on my diet...
ugh.
That's what I have to say about that.
I need to lose another 45 pounds... I set a goal to do it by my birthday, which is in October. I know it can be done, most definitely, it's my motivation that's going.."nahh.. you're fine.. eat that damn ice cream already"
Stupid motivation... I need to find some.. and stop holding myself back. I want to, I sooo desperately want to lose the rest.. I've already lost 50.. I know I can do it.. I just need to start.
The sad thing is.. I don't eat bad, I really don't. I just need to workout, everyday... twice a day if I want to lose it quicker. Probably, not the healthiest way.. but I know I can maintain it, if I just get there. If PCOS wasn't so called, in my life, I wouldn't even be having this conversation with myself. But, what can you do? I need to suck it up is what I need to do.
I sound so harsh on myself, but honestly? It's the only way to get my ass moving in the right direction...
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So, I was at this point where I thought I knew what I wanted in life... job.. kids.. etc. Now? I'm not so sure. I won't go into details too much.. but my mind is a little bit everywhere. that feeling of, What am I doing, What do I want to do, and What am I going to do to get there?
Life is so hard, so I say, although many people would tell me my life isn't hard. I would agree. But, everyone has their struggles... some worse then others.
I need to suck it up in that area too.
Today is just a suck it up type of day.
From finishing up painting, to finishing up all the odd and end projects that have been just sitting around the house. I can't wait until I can come home from work one day, and not have a project that needs to be done this instant. I know there will be forever projects, but these seem to have to be done now.
I'm on a deadline people. From family coming in and staying with us, to the housewarming party that I would SOMEDAY like to have. Who knows if that is ever going to happen either.
It'll be nice to be able to relax one day, maybe? That's OK, who needs sleep anyway?
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Now that we are "settled" in... if you want to say it that way, although my previous ^^ comments say were not.. I need to get back on my diet...
ugh.
That's what I have to say about that.
I need to lose another 45 pounds... I set a goal to do it by my birthday, which is in October. I know it can be done, most definitely, it's my motivation that's going.."nahh.. you're fine.. eat that damn ice cream already"
Stupid motivation... I need to find some.. and stop holding myself back. I want to, I sooo desperately want to lose the rest.. I've already lost 50.. I know I can do it.. I just need to start.
The sad thing is.. I don't eat bad, I really don't. I just need to workout, everyday... twice a day if I want to lose it quicker. Probably, not the healthiest way.. but I know I can maintain it, if I just get there. If PCOS wasn't so called, in my life, I wouldn't even be having this conversation with myself. But, what can you do? I need to suck it up is what I need to do.
I sound so harsh on myself, but honestly? It's the only way to get my ass moving in the right direction...
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So, I was at this point where I thought I knew what I wanted in life... job.. kids.. etc. Now? I'm not so sure. I won't go into details too much.. but my mind is a little bit everywhere. that feeling of, What am I doing, What do I want to do, and What am I going to do to get there?
Life is so hard, so I say, although many people would tell me my life isn't hard. I would agree. But, everyone has their struggles... some worse then others.
I need to suck it up in that area too.
Today is just a suck it up type of day.
Monday, May 21, 2012
I'm back!
Things have obviously been quiet around here due to me being on a business trip for 4 days.
It was also a very long, long, tiring, 4 days.
I've actually never been away all by myself like that, staying in a hotel, doing my own thing. It was w.e.i.r.d. I felt totally out of place, you know, then the anxiety kicks in. But, I got through it, and I'm still here.
It's just a totally different experience going off on your own, without the comfort of home. I missed my husband pretty bad, and I could tell he missed me too when I got home. Although, I have to say he did take good care of the house, it wasn't totally trashed.
I'm not one to travel away from my loved ones... thus the reason I hardly moved in the first place. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to travel, but more of a vacation type of travel, with my husband, not alone.
It was a nice get away though when I really think about it. I didn't have to cook, clean or feel the need to do anything really at night, but I don't think I want to make a habit of it.
I have a busy week coming up... I have lots of things to do around the house before my brother and sister in law come into town from California. I have to prepare their room, and finish up projects that have still been sitting around (that are really starting to get to me now)
They'll be in early next week and staying with us for a good bit.. it's going to be fun.
So, this week.. will be lots of projects, painting, hanging stuff, organizing, etc. I'm going to try and get as much done as possible... let's hope that happens.
Feels good to be home... have a great week!
Amberlee
It was also a very long, long, tiring, 4 days.
I've actually never been away all by myself like that, staying in a hotel, doing my own thing. It was w.e.i.r.d. I felt totally out of place, you know, then the anxiety kicks in. But, I got through it, and I'm still here.
It's just a totally different experience going off on your own, without the comfort of home. I missed my husband pretty bad, and I could tell he missed me too when I got home. Although, I have to say he did take good care of the house, it wasn't totally trashed.
I'm not one to travel away from my loved ones... thus the reason I hardly moved in the first place. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to travel, but more of a vacation type of travel, with my husband, not alone.
It was a nice get away though when I really think about it. I didn't have to cook, clean or feel the need to do anything really at night, but I don't think I want to make a habit of it.
I have a busy week coming up... I have lots of things to do around the house before my brother and sister in law come into town from California. I have to prepare their room, and finish up projects that have still been sitting around (that are really starting to get to me now)
They'll be in early next week and staying with us for a good bit.. it's going to be fun.
So, this week.. will be lots of projects, painting, hanging stuff, organizing, etc. I'm going to try and get as much done as possible... let's hope that happens.
Feels good to be home... have a great week!
Amberlee
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A BzzAgent Review: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine
Hi Everyone! As most of you know, I am a BzzAgent, and receive FREE products, yes that's right, FREE products to just simply try out and give my honest opinion. Not just samples, actual full size (sometimes more then one) products to test. It's easy and free to do, just click here to see how you can be a BzzAgent too!
You can read some of my past reviews here.
My newest product I receive was the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine shampoo and conditioner. I'll be honest. I am not one to stick with a certain brand of shampoo or conditioner. I get the one that is on sale, and hardly ever have the same one twice.
Here are a few facts on the new Sleek & Shine:
The first and biggest thing that sticks out to me, is HOW it makes my hair smell. It's fabulous. I truly have never had another shampoo that makes my hair smell the way it does, for as long as it does. I really enjoy this. I have had many people compliment me on how good my hair smells, because it is just that strong. After showering in the morning, I was still smelling it just as strong during dinner!
The shampoo really makes my hair feel clean, and the conditioner is SO THICK, and I love that about it. I really like a thick conditioner, I feel my hair just soaks it in so much more. That right there was a plus.
My next thoughts are this, although the Sleek & Shine makes my hair smell fantastic, there really isn't much more that has stood out to me. It does make my hair a little more shinier, but nothing crazy. There hasn't been too much humidity for me to test it out in, but if I had to guess, the last couple days have been pretty humid, and I haven't had too many "crazy curls" pop out of my naturally straight hair, so indeed it might be helping in that area. But, besides from that, to me the Garnier Fructis: Sleek & Shine, is on above average side. It's nothing crazy special, but it's a bit better then your normal shampoo and conditioner. If anything, I would buy it just to make my hair smell the way it does.
Another big plus is that Garnier has gone GREEN! Sleek & Shine products now come packed in Eco-Fructis bottles
containing PET and 30% recycled plastic. They're also 10% lighter, which
saves over 125 tons of plastic annually! That is great of Garnier, definitely another plus in my book.
If you're looking to go try a new shampoo and conditioner, or like me and just buy whatever, I would suggest trying out the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine, they also have another new line called Triple Nutrition, which I have not yet tried. Try it out for yourself, and see if it can help your hair out today!
Visit Garnierusa.com to learn more!
**I did receive FREE products to try out.. and you can too!
You can read some of my past reviews here.
My newest product I receive was the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine shampoo and conditioner. I'll be honest. I am not one to stick with a certain brand of shampoo or conditioner. I get the one that is on sale, and hardly ever have the same one twice.
Here are a few facts on the new Sleek & Shine:
- Work best on dry, frizzy and unmanageable hair
- Fight frizz and keep hair sleek for three days straight, even in 97% humidity
- Infused with Fortified Fruit Science and ultra-smoothing Argan oil from Morocco to deliver long-lasting shine and hair that's 10x smoother
- Packed with ultra-rich and smoothing conditioners that rinse clean — we dare you to find something that treats your demanding, frizzy hair better!
- Part of a larger Sleek & Shine line that includes Intensely Smooth Leave-In Conditioning Cream, best seller Anti-Frizz Serum and Frizz Defeat Deep Conditioner Treatment
- Have a suggested retail price of $3.99 (13 oz.) and $6.99 (25.4 oz.)
- Available at grocery stores, drug stores and mass retailers like Target and Wal-Mart
The first and biggest thing that sticks out to me, is HOW it makes my hair smell. It's fabulous. I truly have never had another shampoo that makes my hair smell the way it does, for as long as it does. I really enjoy this. I have had many people compliment me on how good my hair smells, because it is just that strong. After showering in the morning, I was still smelling it just as strong during dinner!
The shampoo really makes my hair feel clean, and the conditioner is SO THICK, and I love that about it. I really like a thick conditioner, I feel my hair just soaks it in so much more. That right there was a plus.
My next thoughts are this, although the Sleek & Shine makes my hair smell fantastic, there really isn't much more that has stood out to me. It does make my hair a little more shinier, but nothing crazy. There hasn't been too much humidity for me to test it out in, but if I had to guess, the last couple days have been pretty humid, and I haven't had too many "crazy curls" pop out of my naturally straight hair, so indeed it might be helping in that area. But, besides from that, to me the Garnier Fructis: Sleek & Shine, is on above average side. It's nothing crazy special, but it's a bit better then your normal shampoo and conditioner. If anything, I would buy it just to make my hair smell the way it does.
If you're looking to go try a new shampoo and conditioner, or like me and just buy whatever, I would suggest trying out the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine, they also have another new line called Triple Nutrition, which I have not yet tried. Try it out for yourself, and see if it can help your hair out today!
Visit Garnierusa.com to learn more!
**I did receive FREE products to try out.. and you can too!
Monday, May 14, 2012
House Projects... and crap.
My life now consist of fixing up my house...
Everything little thing bothers me.. it must be fixed ASAP.
It's starting to just pick pick pick at my brain. Yes, I know, you can sit there and tell me that everything takes time, and we will get there. I know that, but that doesn't mean it still won't bother me.
I'm talking about the little things, the paint marks on all the beautiful trim that needs to be sanded and re-stained. Honestly, WHO PAINTS WITHOUT TAPING?!?! What a mess.... but I'll get it fixed and looking pretty again, eventually. The dirt stains, cracks and marks on the floor in the kitchen, make me want to replace that tomorrow, but that won't happen. The painting that still needs done in a few rooms, makes my head spin. There's more... but the more I talk about it, the shorter my breath gets.
I know in time it will all get done.. and it will, I've planned it all out. But, when it comes to stuff like this, I'm so up tight, and kind of OCD on it. But, I've learn to be better with these sort of things, and I take it day by day and try and get what I can done... there's always tomorrow.
We did a lot on the yard this past weekend.The yard is finally starting to look great, we planted flowers, mulched the beds, and planted veggies in the gardens. It's looking nice, and we even went and bought a Grill for the patio... now I just need some patio furniture, and we will be set!
Oh the joys of getting a house... I love it.. and I love having our own place to fix up how we'd like, but damn, after weeks of non-stop going, I can't wait until we can sit down, have a peaceful dinner, without knowing there is a big project that needs done... right after.
Other then that... I am enjoying being on my own, more then I imagine. It's nice to have my routines, and do things how I want, when I want. I enjoy planning our dinners, and having just the "us" time. It's nice, I think my dog is even enjoying it now. Each and everyday the house changes, as we fix and complete projects, and each and everyday the house becomes more our home, more our creation. It's wonderful.
Everything little thing bothers me.. it must be fixed ASAP.
It's starting to just pick pick pick at my brain. Yes, I know, you can sit there and tell me that everything takes time, and we will get there. I know that, but that doesn't mean it still won't bother me.
I'm talking about the little things, the paint marks on all the beautiful trim that needs to be sanded and re-stained. Honestly, WHO PAINTS WITHOUT TAPING?!?! What a mess.... but I'll get it fixed and looking pretty again, eventually. The dirt stains, cracks and marks on the floor in the kitchen, make me want to replace that tomorrow, but that won't happen. The painting that still needs done in a few rooms, makes my head spin. There's more... but the more I talk about it, the shorter my breath gets.
I know in time it will all get done.. and it will, I've planned it all out. But, when it comes to stuff like this, I'm so up tight, and kind of OCD on it. But, I've learn to be better with these sort of things, and I take it day by day and try and get what I can done... there's always tomorrow.
We did a lot on the yard this past weekend.The yard is finally starting to look great, we planted flowers, mulched the beds, and planted veggies in the gardens. It's looking nice, and we even went and bought a Grill for the patio... now I just need some patio furniture, and we will be set!
Oh the joys of getting a house... I love it.. and I love having our own place to fix up how we'd like, but damn, after weeks of non-stop going, I can't wait until we can sit down, have a peaceful dinner, without knowing there is a big project that needs done... right after.
Other then that... I am enjoying being on my own, more then I imagine. It's nice to have my routines, and do things how I want, when I want. I enjoy planning our dinners, and having just the "us" time. It's nice, I think my dog is even enjoying it now. Each and everyday the house changes, as we fix and complete projects, and each and everyday the house becomes more our home, more our creation. It's wonderful.
Friday, May 11, 2012
25 Things You Didn't Know About Me
I was going to do a review today on a great product... but decided that I would save that for another day coming up, so stay tuned!
Instead, as I was reading over some of the blogs I read religiously..I came across a post from Jess over on Dude and Three called 25 Things You Don't Know About Me. You should go take a look at her blog, she's pretty funny, and very entertaining...
So, I decided to give it a whirl and enlighten you all with a few things you may or may not know about me... if you care to learn more about my awesome self.. go ahead read on.
1. I have to put lotion on my face, twice a day, and it can only be cocoa butter.
2. I didn't use to drink coffee at all, in fact, I hated it... but now? I can't live without it.
3. If I don't grow my nails out... I bite them, hard core.
4. Chap-stick is on me 24/7, I have them strategically placed around me.
5. When I was born, my hair was pitch black.
6. I met my husband when I was 17, and it was weirdly "love at first sight"
7. I love rodents, mice, rats, little creatures like that, I think they are cute, although they smell.
8. I am NOT a morning person.
9. I have a mild case of scoliosis, which leaves me constantly with back and neck pains...
10. I have a very long, long list of injuries throughout my life, leaving me to be very cautious when I do things.
11. I was named after a Beer, not the color, a Beer, and I have that exact beer that my Dad saw when he decided to name me after it.
12. I am a BIG scrapbooker.
13. I have very sensitive eyes, and you can even see me wearing sunglasses on a cloudy day.
14. I'm a country girl at heart.
15. I like to be super organized, which annoys my husband most of the time.
16. I am NOT afraid to speak my mind, and will tell you how it really is.
17. I love foreign cuisine, and would pick it over any American Food, anyday.
18. I have many places I would love to travel too, I love traveling, my next big trip will be to Europe to visit one of my best friends in Germany.... one day!
19. I hate getting my hands dirty, I just can't stand the feel. And once they are washed, I HAVE to put some sort of lotion on them, because I can't stand that feel of newly clean hands, I would never be able to be a doctor.
20. I have PCOS.. and it makes my life hell sometimes.
21. I love to paint, and draw, but rarely ever seem to take the time to do it.
22. I'm the person who is willing to bend over backward for people, always, without hesitation.
23. I still have no idea what I want to do with my life.
24. A hike through a park, with a picnic packed is my kind of idea for a date.
25. I have a decent library of DVDS, it's kind of a collector thing, I don't do digital, not yet that is. It's just the feeling of actually having the DVD in my hand.
Well.. hope you enjoyed learning a little more about me.. and I just didn't waste the last few minutes of your life... oh well.. too late now!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Instead, as I was reading over some of the blogs I read religiously..I came across a post from Jess over on Dude and Three called 25 Things You Don't Know About Me. You should go take a look at her blog, she's pretty funny, and very entertaining...
So, I decided to give it a whirl and enlighten you all with a few things you may or may not know about me... if you care to learn more about my awesome self.. go ahead read on.
1. I have to put lotion on my face, twice a day, and it can only be cocoa butter.
2. I didn't use to drink coffee at all, in fact, I hated it... but now? I can't live without it.
3. If I don't grow my nails out... I bite them, hard core.
4. Chap-stick is on me 24/7, I have them strategically placed around me.
5. When I was born, my hair was pitch black.
6. I met my husband when I was 17, and it was weirdly "love at first sight"
7. I love rodents, mice, rats, little creatures like that, I think they are cute, although they smell.
8. I am NOT a morning person.
9. I have a mild case of scoliosis, which leaves me constantly with back and neck pains...
10. I have a very long, long list of injuries throughout my life, leaving me to be very cautious when I do things.
11. I was named after a Beer, not the color, a Beer, and I have that exact beer that my Dad saw when he decided to name me after it.
12. I am a BIG scrapbooker.
13. I have very sensitive eyes, and you can even see me wearing sunglasses on a cloudy day.
14. I'm a country girl at heart.
15. I like to be super organized, which annoys my husband most of the time.
16. I am NOT afraid to speak my mind, and will tell you how it really is.
17. I love foreign cuisine, and would pick it over any American Food, anyday.
18. I have many places I would love to travel too, I love traveling, my next big trip will be to Europe to visit one of my best friends in Germany.... one day!
19. I hate getting my hands dirty, I just can't stand the feel. And once they are washed, I HAVE to put some sort of lotion on them, because I can't stand that feel of newly clean hands, I would never be able to be a doctor.
20. I have PCOS.. and it makes my life hell sometimes.
21. I love to paint, and draw, but rarely ever seem to take the time to do it.
22. I'm the person who is willing to bend over backward for people, always, without hesitation.
23. I still have no idea what I want to do with my life.
24. A hike through a park, with a picnic packed is my kind of idea for a date.
25. I have a decent library of DVDS, it's kind of a collector thing, I don't do digital, not yet that is. It's just the feeling of actually having the DVD in my hand.
Well.. hope you enjoyed learning a little more about me.. and I just didn't waste the last few minutes of your life... oh well.. too late now!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
My new self....
We have been in the house nearly two weeks... but we have really been in the house around 1, since that is when most of our furniture arrived and boxes had been unpacked.
It looks like a home now, everything is unpacked and put into place. In just a few short days, I made that house our home.
The new feelings I have everyday make me feel, so grown, so old.
Not bad feelings, just different then what I have been use to the last 22 years of my life. You know, all the things your momma once told you would happen.
Here are a few things that happen when you move out, and the thoughts that are constantly running through my head now...
1. I look at the floor constantly, and can't stand the sight of dirt.
2. The dishwasher is always filled at night, no dishes in the kitchen sink!
3. "Lights? Who needs lights....I'll do things in the dark."
4. "What should I make for dinner?"
5. Running around in your underwear has a totally new feeling.
6. Clean, Clean, Clean, Dirt? No!
7. Now, I can do things when I want.
8. The food in the fridge? Yes, that's my choice now!
I still have a lot to learn in this new stage in my life, but for now I am loving it.
I am loving all the time I get to spend with my husband, just us two. The planning of our home, and doing things how we want. I am excited for our future together, this new journey. I feel so blessed for all that I have, and how far that we have come.
Everything is just perfect.
It looks like a home now, everything is unpacked and put into place. In just a few short days, I made that house our home.
The new feelings I have everyday make me feel, so grown, so old.
Not bad feelings, just different then what I have been use to the last 22 years of my life. You know, all the things your momma once told you would happen.
Here are a few things that happen when you move out, and the thoughts that are constantly running through my head now...
1. I look at the floor constantly, and can't stand the sight of dirt.
2. The dishwasher is always filled at night, no dishes in the kitchen sink!
3. "Lights? Who needs lights....I'll do things in the dark."
4. "What should I make for dinner?"
5. Running around in your underwear has a totally new feeling.
6. Clean, Clean, Clean, Dirt? No!
7. Now, I can do things when I want.
8. The food in the fridge? Yes, that's my choice now!
I still have a lot to learn in this new stage in my life, but for now I am loving it.
I am loving all the time I get to spend with my husband, just us two. The planning of our home, and doing things how we want. I am excited for our future together, this new journey. I feel so blessed for all that I have, and how far that we have come.
Everything is just perfect.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Weekend Review: Moving In!
What a busy weekend! We finished moving everything in this past weekend, and what a job it was.
Friday I took off, because all of our appliances came in the AM.. I was so excited! I finally had a kitchen, and everything looks great, works great, and makes me so excited to use my stove! We also moved over some furniture including our dinning room set, bedroom set, and Ryan's mancave furniture. It was alot! But, everything looks great in there, and it finally started to look like a home! Later that night was spent loading up a huge trailor with all of our boxes. I didn't realize how much we really had until we filled that huge enclosed trailor with everything. Holy cow. It was unbelievable. Luckily, I had lots of help and it made things go SO much quicker. We didn't finish unloading until about 10 and just beat the thunderstorms.
I spent all day Saturday unpacking. It was fun actually, almost like Christmas morning, because I honestly couldn't remember what was in every box. It was one of those things where I was like..."wow, forgot I had that, sweet!" but there was also a few things that I unpacked that was more like, "what the hell is that?"
Needless to say, I actually started a yardsale box, so sad I know! But, after more then 3 years of collecting stuff, some of it was just not needed!
Sunday was still an unpacking day... and finished moving over my clothes. It took a whole car load in my SUV with the seats down to fit all of my clothes. It was ridiculous... but I got them all into my closet just like before (except before I had 2 closets, now I just have one larger one) I went grocery shopping in the morning for the first time to fill up the fridge. I went to Costco of course and spent some $dough$... now, I just have to go again tonight to finish up the shopping... yay for food!
Successful weekend? I think So! Now we just have to finish up a few more items... the easy stuff, hanging pictures and curtains, things like that. I promise I will have some pictures up soon... still in the organizing, putting away stage. But, it's coming along nicely and actually starting to feel like home!
Friday I took off, because all of our appliances came in the AM.. I was so excited! I finally had a kitchen, and everything looks great, works great, and makes me so excited to use my stove! We also moved over some furniture including our dinning room set, bedroom set, and Ryan's mancave furniture. It was alot! But, everything looks great in there, and it finally started to look like a home! Later that night was spent loading up a huge trailor with all of our boxes. I didn't realize how much we really had until we filled that huge enclosed trailor with everything. Holy cow. It was unbelievable. Luckily, I had lots of help and it made things go SO much quicker. We didn't finish unloading until about 10 and just beat the thunderstorms.
I spent all day Saturday unpacking. It was fun actually, almost like Christmas morning, because I honestly couldn't remember what was in every box. It was one of those things where I was like..."wow, forgot I had that, sweet!" but there was also a few things that I unpacked that was more like, "what the hell is that?"
Needless to say, I actually started a yardsale box, so sad I know! But, after more then 3 years of collecting stuff, some of it was just not needed!
Sunday was still an unpacking day... and finished moving over my clothes. It took a whole car load in my SUV with the seats down to fit all of my clothes. It was ridiculous... but I got them all into my closet just like before (except before I had 2 closets, now I just have one larger one) I went grocery shopping in the morning for the first time to fill up the fridge. I went to Costco of course and spent some $dough$... now, I just have to go again tonight to finish up the shopping... yay for food!
Successful weekend? I think So! Now we just have to finish up a few more items... the easy stuff, hanging pictures and curtains, things like that. I promise I will have some pictures up soon... still in the organizing, putting away stage. But, it's coming along nicely and actually starting to feel like home!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
About to fall over...
This week thus far has been so hectic...
So many things we have done to the house in just a few days, and so many more to do! I am pleased though of what we have done... and I can't wait for the final results.
Sleep? Who needs that....
I say that now with a large cup of coffee in my hand that will soon be the first of many.
By the afternoon I am ready to crash.. sitting at work at a desk makes me oh so sleepy. I don't think that I have had more then 5 hours of sleep each night. Oh well.... it will be worth it. The long nights of cleaning, unpacking, organizing, painting, will be definitely worth it.
I do have to say that I cannot wait to actually get some furniture in the house. It's so empty in there, it's kind of fun though. We just have a small table with camp chairs, and that's it for down stairs, haha! And then our mattress upstairs on the floor. We are shampooing the carpets tonight, so once that is done we can finally start bringing in some furniture!
Moving into your own home is SO much work.. but it really is fun. Even though we have lots of projects to do around the house, lots of fix-ups and upgrades, it will be great.
Tonight I can finally finish painting my bedroom (we had to have some drywall work in a few places upstairs) Then it's all down hill from there! I will definitely be HAPPY to finally be done painting, for now. What a pain in my butt, but the wow effect of a nice fresh coat of paint has on a room is worth it.
We sat there last night and were relaxing in our garage for a few minutes, and I just loved to hear Ryan talk about how proud he is of us, and the work we have done on the house and the way it is coming along. It was nice. We have so much planned for the house, but I know in time it will be done and the house will be just right. I can live with a few of the things for awhile... but not forever. (aka.. new kitchen!)
Friday our appliances are scheduled to be delivered, I cant wait! Although, we had a mess up with the microwave I bought. I got the microwave that matched my stove and fridge.. it was an above the stove type of microwave, not counter top. I like them like that, except come to find out our cabinets don't like it very much, and to customize them would take a lot of time and they would look super funny... so I decided to keep the microwave anyway (since it matched) and store it until we re-do our kitchen next year. For now, I'm just going to get a cheap one to go on the counter top, whether I like it or not. It will do for now. Oh, the joys of getting a home!
I love it though... and I love my house..I can't wait for all of you to see it!
Amberlee
So many things we have done to the house in just a few days, and so many more to do! I am pleased though of what we have done... and I can't wait for the final results.
Sleep? Who needs that....
I say that now with a large cup of coffee in my hand that will soon be the first of many.
By the afternoon I am ready to crash.. sitting at work at a desk makes me oh so sleepy. I don't think that I have had more then 5 hours of sleep each night. Oh well.... it will be worth it. The long nights of cleaning, unpacking, organizing, painting, will be definitely worth it.
I do have to say that I cannot wait to actually get some furniture in the house. It's so empty in there, it's kind of fun though. We just have a small table with camp chairs, and that's it for down stairs, haha! And then our mattress upstairs on the floor. We are shampooing the carpets tonight, so once that is done we can finally start bringing in some furniture!
Moving into your own home is SO much work.. but it really is fun. Even though we have lots of projects to do around the house, lots of fix-ups and upgrades, it will be great.
Tonight I can finally finish painting my bedroom (we had to have some drywall work in a few places upstairs) Then it's all down hill from there! I will definitely be HAPPY to finally be done painting, for now. What a pain in my butt, but the wow effect of a nice fresh coat of paint has on a room is worth it.
We sat there last night and were relaxing in our garage for a few minutes, and I just loved to hear Ryan talk about how proud he is of us, and the work we have done on the house and the way it is coming along. It was nice. We have so much planned for the house, but I know in time it will be done and the house will be just right. I can live with a few of the things for awhile... but not forever. (aka.. new kitchen!)
Friday our appliances are scheduled to be delivered, I cant wait! Although, we had a mess up with the microwave I bought. I got the microwave that matched my stove and fridge.. it was an above the stove type of microwave, not counter top. I like them like that, except come to find out our cabinets don't like it very much, and to customize them would take a lot of time and they would look super funny... so I decided to keep the microwave anyway (since it matched) and store it until we re-do our kitchen next year. For now, I'm just going to get a cheap one to go on the counter top, whether I like it or not. It will do for now. Oh, the joys of getting a home!
I love it though... and I love my house..I can't wait for all of you to see it!
Amberlee
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