yeah, so

My room? The one I painted? The color is wearing on me. Sooo I plan to repaint it and do some rearranging. Also going to build an upholstered headboard. I still need to sell the furniture I have so I can get new stuff that fits me. I have my grandmothers furniture and besides not liking the style, it drags me down.

Did I mention I want a chandelier?  A small one to hang as a bedside lamp.

Been knitting a lot. Slacking on everything else. I’m just drained. Also, I may start a new blog and move this one. Will keep you posted. Not that anyone is reading this.

the smell of VOC’s in the morning

My room is almost completely painted. there are just a couple of pieces of furniture that I need help moving in order to finish. I love what’s done so far. I just need new curtains for one window, new furniture . . .

There’s really not much else happening. Its hot as hell here, and its not raining even though we really need rain. Aside from painting, I’ve been watching tv. A busy and exciting life indeed.

yeah.

Augh!

It appears my last few blog posts have been eaten by the interwebs. They really weren’t that great, so I guess the interwebs were really hungry.

After a few months of staring at my walls, trying different paint colors, looking through design books and magazines, I’ve decided how I want my room to look, but most importantly, I’ve chosen a paint color. That sounds simple enough, but for me, its a breakthrough of epic proportions. I started out thinking I’d paint the room taupe. Then yellow. Then pink. Then lavender. Then blue. Then green. I tried two yellows, two pinks, one lavendar, four blues, and four greens. My chosen color is a deep teal.

Yes, deep teal. Valspar calls it “Spa Pool” but it reminds me more of a peacock. Its completely off base from where I started. A friend told me the right color would “speak” to me, and this one spoke. I even headed around the store a bit, went back three times, and each time I picked the same card. You live you learn, you get bored, you get bold.

One wall is painted, and its gorgeous. I’ve chosen a trim color. I’ve actually MADE DECISIONS. Sometimes insomnia is good? Yes? Maybe?

Insomnia rears its ugly head

Bah.

Lately I haven’t been able to get to sleep or sleep well. Doesn’t help that I’ve had a headache for the last few days along with a cold.
/whining

I’m kind of thinking that I might like to have a netbook. Just randomly throwing that out there in case a passerby might have an opinion.

I need to hit the fabric stores to find material for curtains. Nothing pre-made is working for me. Then I have to find new doors and frames for my room. I’d like to paint but that’s silly if I’m going to be yanking off door frames. Expect photo documentation.

Speaking of photos, I think it’s about time for the azaleas to bloom.

2009? Jigga what?

I just tweeted that I haven’t updated in quite a while. That’s an understatement.

It’s been strange with my grandmother, some ways good, some ways bad. I’m glad to not hear her moaning in pain or crying at night, but I do miss her advice, company, and stories.

My dad had been sick during this time as well. He had trouble breathing and swallowing. He finally admitted it was a real problem and went to the hospital. Turns out he had very advanced laryngeal cancer that could only be treated with surgery. He had the surgery on December 18th and got home in time for Christmas. Obviously he can no longer sleep and breathes through a stoma.
He really seemed to have a new outlook after the surgery. It was caused by years of smoking and drinking. He’d quit both, but by mid-January he was back to his old habits.
I can’t begin to explain how frustrating it is to see him fall back to that, but what can I do? We aren’t that close, so it’s awkward to have “heart to heart” conversations, and he doesn’t take concern or advice well.

Needless to say, the holidays were scaled down quite a bit, but that was actually kind of nice.

As for me, I am now mother to a 16- year-old. Seriously? I’m convinced my roots are gray. Must get hurr did soon.

I’m throwing my creative energies into home improvement projects. That should give me something to post about.

Ciao!

blog fail

I don’t even remember when I updated last. Things have been so crazy I’ve just let it slip.

My grandmother passed away this previous Sunday. She was 92, lived a very full life. She was on hospice for the last week and a half of her life. I was surprised she hung on as long as she did. I don’t think it has fully sunken in yet. Mostly I’m keeping myself busy going through things, sorting, tossing.  Not sure when the internment will be yet because Florida has some ridiculous wait times with cremations.

I don’t want to even think about the holidays right now. I can’t believe they are right around the corner.

soggy mess

Just when I think there might be a break from the rain and the ick, there’s more rain and ick. We’ve had well over 18 inches of rain. Luckily, we’re not in a flood zone.

Last night I think I changed my theme two or three times. I’m still not sure if I like this one. Debating whether or not I want to run ads.

Really, very interesting things going on.

Epic fail

Yeah. So. Having wordpress right on the first page of my iPhone has really increased my blogging. Pfft.

I guess with the teenager learning to drive, shaving, starting tenth grade, oh and then putting a bipolar tropical storm on top of everything, I’ve been a wee bit distracted.

Yes. The kid is learning to drive. He’s doing fine, I just wish he’d slow down a bit more when he turns sometimes. I value my cars suspension system, thank you very much.

My dad has been sick and grumpy. I’m having bad headaches, and I’m just flat out exhausted most of the time. I hate having a woe is me tone here, so I guess that’s why I’ve been quiet.

I leave you with a picture.

End of July!

Hey. Check me out updating from my iPhone! Maybe I’ll update a bit more often now.

Waiting for time to go to the doctor to have my blood taken. I knew I should have made an earlier appointment. Stupid fasting blood work.

Speaking of blood, Breaking Dawn comes out Saturday. I have my voucher and I’m ready to go.

Otherwise, life is wholly boring. Except for shoes.

My toes are naked

You know, I think this theme is dragging me down. I need a new one. I want to make one. I know how to make a graphic for the top, know what I want in it, its just the execution part that I’m having issues with.

I have a very serious urge to shop. I don’t know what for, though.

Its been raining a lot.

No wonder I never update. Nothing happens with my life! I’m going to dive into some Ben & Jerry’s and read.