Reality Me

Dressed to paint. 

Here is a view of the entry way with its interesting corners and some of the ceiling. I already removed the ugly ceiling fan which is centered in the room. 

The outer corner of the room. Note the challenging, non-standard windows. If I had a month two solid weeks to work on this with uninterupted days (ie. no work, no errands and money for supplies) I would rip the drywall out of these two walls. Install upgraded electrical, install new windows, and better insulate. I wonder what I would do with those nice Tennessee marble window sills? 

These are the hardwoods that the kids, the dog and myself are slowly destroying. I think I will call someone today to see if they can refinish the floors room by room or if it requires emptying the entire upstairs. Oh..and cost. 

I’m beginning with the closet on the premise that it will finish first and fill up quickly. The final design (for a later stage of the project) will have this doorway arched. 

Noah’s new room makeover has begun. How do those DIY guys get such full pictures of the rooms they work on? 

The kids are quiet…too quiet.

Poor Noah looks so dazed. I think he is sleeping sitting up. Molly (the puppy) is leaning up against him. Very sweet!

A New Day!

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This Morning

This day started off strong on a 4:30 note. Man I hope I can keep that wake up time going!

All last week I had Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco (for those looking for just the cd) stuck in my head. Anyone know what they ate? Did you know there is a story book that goes with it?

This morning I wake up humming “this hat is my hat and makes me feel fine!”

Wow! On Whaddaya Think of That? Laurie does a rendition of “The Cat Came Back” and “Wimoweh”.

And because I like Laurie Berkner’s music here is Buzz Buzz.

          

Student: I want to improve as a teacher of those around me. Give me your criticism.

Master: I have only good things to say.

I helped the wife get the girl’s new room in order and began painting on Noah’s new room. Hopefully I can burn some midnight oil and get it wiped out quickly. I have such plans for his room! They will be spread out over time. Yikes! I’m not photo documenting!

Time names President Bush Person of the Year

You know, when my mother used to tell me “anybody can be president” I thought she meant to inspire me to high aspirations. I had no clue she was being literal.

I complete a project! Wahoo! It was appealing MySQL database driven PHP project. I had the pleasure of designing the database from ground up and creating the code from scratch. It came together very well. As with any project I would love to keep tinkering on it but we have come to a stopping point where I am satisfied and so is the client.

It is a very good feeling!

Now I am jazzed about getting a house project done. Today will be a balance between paint and coding. I would like to get some shopping done too but that will have to wait.

Noah likes grapefruit!!

(man Sarah’s a grouch right now)

A New Day!

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This Morning

Yesterday Noah and I spent the morning at the old Outlets Limited Mall which is now a deteriorating building devoted to good causes. Today Noah and I helped the the Mayor was there. I had no idea. For that matter, I don’t even know what he looks like.

Ran across this at Circuit City trying to get the Slick Deal of a Belkin Wireless G router for minus $3. Missed the boat. The router is now $19.95 after a $50 mail-in rebate. 

So I am still trying to figure out “where do you sit?” If things are handled differently in your restrooms, the white paper hanging on the wall is intended to go on the seat of the commode for people that fear germs.

There was a guy in the stall when I took the picture. When he came out I commented on the oddness and he laughed and said, “that deserves a picture!” Unbeknownst to him, the shutter had already clicked.