I am ending the week on a very tired note.
I am not as spry as I once was. I feel every bit of 65 today.
However I did, in fact, get my bedroom painted...and dusted, windex'd, and thoroughly vacuumed.
Along with moving furniture, washing curtains and linens, removing and replacing outlet and switch covers, cleaning ceiling fan and window, replacing decor after dusting. Literally everything got spiffed!
By Wednesday night, I was spent. I was on call, and its a good thing I wasn't called in. But I slept so poorly... I will leave the room "as is" until after Thanksgiving, then I will decorate it for Christmas! But man, do I love having everything clean and a fresh coat of paint on the walls!
Meanwhile, I am eating down the contents of my freezer. {pictured are the ingredients for a quick gyoza stir fry} Will I do another big shop after that? Maybe. I need to buy the stuff for what I am "bringing" to Thanksgiving - turkey, stuff for cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry fixings, wine, chex mix. The peeps are all bringing a dish to share - no idea yet what. You get what you get and you don't throw a fit.
I have been enjoying a decaf cuppa each night before bed as I read. I slept better on an empty tummy, I have discovered. Sometimes I add a splash of flavored syrups. Always I park myself on the new couch and slowly I am able to read for longer and longer times.
On my way home from a walk, I spied this in a pile of junk on my neighbor's curb. A brass planter!
I couldn't find my Brasso, but did you know that ketchup will do the same trick? I'm thinking this could be a good container for some Christmas greenery. {oh, and guess what I found the next day under the kitchen sink. Yep, Brasso.}
I am emptying out my pantry somewhat, too. I made the last of the baking mix into drop biscuits and they were buttery rich and delish. This morning I have plans for leftover biscuits with sausage gravy, and will even have enough leftovers for the weekend breakfasts.
Life is GOOD.
Gina
Such a positive burst of energy! Your bedroom looks great.
ReplyDeleteKetchup as a substitute for Brasso! Whoever first thought of that.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally the same in loving a newly tidied and cleaned room. Painting gives an even better 'look'. You got a lot done.
The brass planter is quite a find!! All you need is some pine branches and a few other bits and Voila!!
It's no wonder you feel tired! You tackled a lot this week. The painting job turned out great. That brass canister will look great with some Christmas greens a pretty bow.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your bedroom looks amazing!!!! What an accomplishment! Good for you! No wonder you are tired. You have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteI’m worn out just from reading this blog post. Yet another week where you should be proud of your accomplishments. That brass pot is a real find, and no, I did not know that ketchup would shine it up. I don’t have any brass, but I’m going to keep that in mind for the future.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lot of work, I get tired from a lot less!
ReplyDeleteThe brass planter cleaned up very nicely.
You were a powerhouse! The bedroom looks great. I hate when I do things like that and then can't sleep well. Doesn't seem fair. Your biscuits do look delish! Enjoy the week ahead. :)
ReplyDeletegood for you!
ReplyDeleteWow you were really busy. Your house looks great. And who knew that ketchup would shine it up as well.
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