It’s already 8pm, and I need to go to bed in a few hours…sooo much left to do tonight…cook, pack, work, make lists, convince myself my roommate will keep the house clean in my absence, etc.

But this weekend was a turning point for me so I have to document it, even if it’s briefly. I spent my weekend working on my house. Played with spackling for the first time in my life and managed to somewhat salvage Snippy’s shred the trim adventure effects. As I was scrubbing all the cabinets & doors and touching up the paint trim, I realized I never wanted to do this ever again, at least not by myself, so apartment life shall likely be revisited.

I did manage to get the area above my fireplace painted (see photo). I think I did quite well for having to balance on the second to the top rung of the ladder. For being a complete klutz who is always shaky (I know a few of you can confirm that), just living through the experience was quite an accomplishment. That wall goes fricken’ high.

I went shopping in the mall by myself for a long period of time for possibly the first time in my life. Clothes shopping, like most the other things I did this weekend, really suck by yourself. I had to carry in like 12 garments so I could cover the margin of error in them not fitting. I really never would have endured had dad not offered me cash and ordered me to go to the mall that day and get some decent clothes & shoes for my trip. Passing up paid shopping would just be stupid.

I’m so sleepy. So much I had to get done this weekend, that it wasn’t til midnight that I actually got to start “real” work. I never slacked off though…there was never time. I did take one pseudo-break to chat w/ Johnny about his latest project. But I can rationalize that as work, since he was asking my advice on some stuff, and I was really interested in helping because it’s a great tool. But yeah, haven’t had time to look at that to send him more feedback either.

And baking cookies for my trip is definitely out. Damn. I must go attempt some quick mini cheddar meatloaves though because I’m starving and I’ll need food for tomorrow.

oh and yeah, I leave for Florida tomorrow afternoon. I’ll return Sunday, but I’m going straight down to Bloomington from the airport to stay with my sis for the night and catch the Bright Eyes show. It’ll be Monday night before I see my house again. I’m gonna be so dead.

Okay but that took exactly 7 min. Over budget. Damn. Expect posting delays for the next week. Feel free to comment on old posts in the meantime hehe