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Monday, January 10, 2011
And Then I Quit
I'm not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for online dating. Once I did it I knew I wasn't going to like it.
So today I quit.
I tried to close my account online and found that I couldn't. I had to call.
(((insert free hard sell)))
I very patiently kept repeating, "I appreciate your offer/suggestion. However I am not pleased with my experience and I would like to cancel."
Read that 100x and you know how my conversation went.
Luckily I got my $45 dollars back and will never receive another message like this:
Subject: u r pretty
Body: wanna go 2 prom?
So today I quit.
I tried to close my account online and found that I couldn't. I had to call.
(((insert free hard sell)))
I very patiently kept repeating, "I appreciate your offer/suggestion. However I am not pleased with my experience and I would like to cancel."
Read that 100x and you know how my conversation went.
Luckily I got my $45 dollars back and will never receive another message like this:
Subject: u r pretty
Body: wanna go 2 prom?
Friday, January 7, 2011
Kitchen Updates
Remember we started with this:
Three different paint colors later it now looks like this:
Three different paint colors later it now looks like this:
From the dining room you used to see this:
But now you see:
My cabinet hardware will be on this weekend (fingers crossed) and then phase 1 will be complete.
Phase 2 will include new countertops, sink and light fixture. The island will become one level with a row of cabinets added underneath. The island size, 8x5 will stay the same. Hopefully that phase will be complete by May.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Day 1: Online Dating
I truly don't know why I signed up for online dating. As you know I am actually rather opposed to it for me.
Partially because I don't like things being forced and there was that bit about B.
But now B is part of the reason why I am signing up. Not that he knows.
So I took the hour or so to develop my profile, answer their questions and select my pictures.
I had 7 matches.
Immediately I discarded 5 for various reasons.
I am not real enthralled with the remaining 2.
One has two children and I am not sure that is something I can handle.
The other has this hipster, too in touch with his feelings vibe I can't quite shake.
So I asked for new matches...
And was told there are none.
Um, really?
I want my $45 back already!
Partially because I don't like things being forced and there was that bit about B.
But now B is part of the reason why I am signing up. Not that he knows.
So I took the hour or so to develop my profile, answer their questions and select my pictures.
I had 7 matches.
Immediately I discarded 5 for various reasons.
I am not real enthralled with the remaining 2.
One has two children and I am not sure that is something I can handle.
The other has this hipster, too in touch with his feelings vibe I can't quite shake.
So I asked for new matches...
And was told there are none.
Um, really?
I want my $45 back already!
As If
As if I don't have enough going on I signed up for an online dating site today.
I already don't like it.
I already wonder what I am doing or why I am doing it.
I think its a preventative measure to keep my friends from nominating me to be a contestant on the Bachelor.
I already don't like it.
I already wonder what I am doing or why I am doing it.
I think its a preventative measure to keep my friends from nominating me to be a contestant on the Bachelor.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Finding Balance
When I have days where I start feeling overwhelmed it helps to do a few things.
The new house has me feeling a little overwhelmed. Partially because the flooring guys aren't done so there are things. EVERYWHERE. Dust - everywhere. I went from being settled to unsettled. I just want it wrapped up so that I can go on with my life.
So there is that to deal with.
Oh and I have a hot tub I don't know how to run.
Every room in the house is a project. Whether I just want to paint or if I want to do a complete overhaul. Overhaul as in paint, new light fixtures, window treatments etc.
This gets my brain cranked into overdrive.
And then I stress.
So I made a spreadsheet that lists every room in my house and everything I want to do to it.
The best part is that now it isn't rattling around in my brain. Its on paper. Its a plan. It also helps me see that I have a lot to do but that I don't have to do it all right now. It will come. With time.
Its okay.
Take it day by day.
Step by Step.
Light fixture by light fixture.
It doesn't hurt if you physically exhaust yourself by throwing in a double workout. Just sayin.
- Take a deep breathe
- Workout
- Make lists
The new house has me feeling a little overwhelmed. Partially because the flooring guys aren't done so there are things. EVERYWHERE. Dust - everywhere. I went from being settled to unsettled. I just want it wrapped up so that I can go on with my life.
So there is that to deal with.
Oh and I have a hot tub I don't know how to run.
Every room in the house is a project. Whether I just want to paint or if I want to do a complete overhaul. Overhaul as in paint, new light fixtures, window treatments etc.
This gets my brain cranked into overdrive.
And then I stress.
So I made a spreadsheet that lists every room in my house and everything I want to do to it.
The best part is that now it isn't rattling around in my brain. Its on paper. Its a plan. It also helps me see that I have a lot to do but that I don't have to do it all right now. It will come. With time.
Its okay.
Take it day by day.
Step by Step.
Light fixture by light fixture.
It doesn't hurt if you physically exhaust yourself by throwing in a double workout. Just sayin.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Feeling Uninspired
Maybe its the fact that I haven't left my house in several days. Or the fact that my entire life for the last two weeks has been consumed by the house but I am feeling rather uninspired.
I am surrounded by people with a new year zest and I am well... I am the Eeyore of the group it seems.
Perhaps because I don't make resolutions?
Maybe its been the lack of a routine. I'm feeling stagnant.
Today is my first day back at work, which as you know is still within my home. I need to get back on the road, both for my own sanity and more importantly for my success at work.
Today I was at the gym at 7 a.m. and returned about 7:40 to meet the flooring guys...because I AM GETTING NEW FLOORING in the kitchen. TODAY.
Phew.
No more 80's blue and white laminate. There is a God.
Getting the routine back, doing something other than paint all things I need. That will renew my spirit.
If this was a glimpse of life as a retiree I am going to need far more structure in my golden years.
I am surrounded by people with a new year zest and I am well... I am the Eeyore of the group it seems.
Perhaps because I don't make resolutions?
Maybe its been the lack of a routine. I'm feeling stagnant.
Today is my first day back at work, which as you know is still within my home. I need to get back on the road, both for my own sanity and more importantly for my success at work.
Today I was at the gym at 7 a.m. and returned about 7:40 to meet the flooring guys...because I AM GETTING NEW FLOORING in the kitchen. TODAY.
Phew.
No more 80's blue and white laminate. There is a God.
Getting the routine back, doing something other than paint all things I need. That will renew my spirit.
If this was a glimpse of life as a retiree I am going to need far more structure in my golden years.
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