Craving Vacation

At my previous job I was allowed two weeks paid vacation per year and I had only 5 paid holidays. It was soooo difficult to take trips and I always felt guilty Ben and I couldn't do more. Now that I am back in school full time and nannying I have more flexible time. Problem is, now Ben does not have the vacation time. :( we have been able to take small weekend trips to visit my in laws in North Carolina, but no trips for just the two of us. I am going to visit my sister in Seattle in July, but Ben can not make the trip with me. We have tried to look for a weekend where we could get a weekend alone together somewhere, however, we seem to have plans every weekend until August. I feel slightly defeated in my get away attempts, so I am just trying to remember how grateful I am that I have such a wonderful husband to spend my days with and little vacations is simply a luxury that we do not need. Still, I would not turn down any opportunitues that came our way ;)

Finished at last

Finished at last. Above is my living room. It is a little dark, but it was hard to work with the black leather couches that were given to us for our wedding, We got new curtains and added the new comfy chair to the room. I think that the new curtains make it a little more homey. :) But, nothing compares to the beautiful kitchen below. Ben and I painted it together, making that one of our first home project together. It was so fun to accomplish all of this together. We felt so productive and capable. P.S. Home Depot rules. Not only can you get actual paint samples to put on your wall to test out, but you can by paint with primer already in it. How amazing. It saves you one coat of paint, ends up costing less, and because you're able to bring home actual mini cans of paint for testing you get the color you really want. :) Our first painting experience was
delightful.

Slowed Down

I HATE to be slowed down. Anytime something interferes with my already set plans I get very agitated and anxious. I had made an appointment with an oral surgeon months ago to have a wisdom tooth removed. I then, unfortunately, forgot all about it. On tuesday I got a confirmation call saying my appointment was two days later. OH NO! I had big plans for this weekend. I have to paint my kitchen, go to this amazing Greek festival that only comes once a year (Best food EVER), and we have a graduation party to go to. Needless to say, my face hurts and is swollen so I look like I am talking with my mouth full. NOT pretty. So, in the moment I am lying low and hoping that I will feel much better tomorrow because I am definitely still going to paint, go to the Greek festival and try to eat, and I am still going to the Graduation Party. I am most definitely stubborn and will not let this ruin my weekend plans.

Productivity Masks Emotionality

As you know I have been going insane trying to do an apartment make over of sorts. I got overly excited about painting the kitchen and when I asked Ben if we could do it this weekend, he said "NO." He clearly explained that it is nearing the end of our credit card statement and he would rather make the paint purchases on the next credit card cycle. Very understandable and responsible. None the less, I had a melt down consisting of a crying fit. Now, to me and I am sure all of you this appears to be completely ridiculous. Why is this girl throwing a fit because she doesn't get what she wants? So juvenile. I was embarrassed and Ben was confused, but I couldn't figure out what was wrong. After the tears subsided I realized the correlation. This entire situation does not look much different to my actions around the time of my moms death almost one year ago.

I think I am just running around trying to be busy and productive so that I can not be left alone with my own thoughts. It turns out that this is going to be more difficult and emotional that I had anticipated. I know that eventually I will not be able to run and I will have to think about it and get through it. However, I would like to have a safe, comfortable home that is reflective of my hard work to be able to just let out all of the grief and sadness. Until then, I will continue to revamp my apartment.

Spicing things up!!!

My Spring Cleaning is off to an AWESOME start! Not only have I been cleaning, but I have been moving furniture around and redecorating some. I even washed all the windows inside and out. The pictures above are of my dining room and bedroom and I am in love with them. The pictures below are the guest bedroom and the bathroom. The living room and kitchen are not yet complete, as I am hoping to get the kitchen painted as well. I will post when they are done. In the meantime, welcome to my home.


I feel so proud and accomplished so far :) I know it's kind of lame and nerdy to be so happy about cleaning and decortating and moving furniture, but I am still excited.

P.S. while trying to move furniture I pulled a muscle in my back and I couldn't bend for like 24 hours. Note to self: Wait for your husband to get home from work and help you. It's okay not to be as strong as the incredible hulk.

Summa Time Pampering :)

Well, my last final is tomorrow morning and that is a sure sign that it is time to get in the summer mood. I am getting a hair cut tomorrow, as well as a manicure and a pedicure. Can we say SPOILED? Then I am going to proceed to board a flight to North Carolina where I will lay in the sun by a pool in 86 degree weather for 3 days. It really doesn't get any better than this.

I am sorry this blog is so short, but I will have more to write about after my wonderful weekend away.

Spring Cleaning

Is it weird, that I am most excited for finals to be over so that I can do some deep cleaning in the apartment? I know, I know it is, but I don't care. I am going to wash all the windows inside and out, do some serious dusting with wood polish, change all of our sheets and decorations to summer, and rearrange furniture while vacuuming in ever corner and crevice. This does not sound exciting to most, but it is my heaven. And yes, for those that are wondering, I know I am entirely too anal. Again, I don't care. I am going to have a beautifully clean home and I will be doing lots of shopping to make my home something more reflective of our (meaning Ben and I) personalities.