Even though Life is GOOD right now, stress still gets the best of me. On Wednesday, I had two of my bottom left molars pulled. I had been dreading this appointment for months, so much in fact, that I rescheduled a bunch of times.

I had these teeth pulled with only Novocaine! I stayed awake for the entire procedure and I think, while it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, being awake and aware made me tense up and therefore that is probably the reason why I am have been more sore than anticipated. All the stress mad me break out too! Time to find out what the top acne treatments are and maybe use something to clear my face up.

I was a trooper though - I stayed awake for the drilling and cutting and drilling and poking and drilling and pulling and drilling...

After some electrical hiccups - which cost me my washer - the basement is FINALLY starting to look more and more like a nice office/family room!




Today Zyon and Dave will finish up the bulk of this room, then all we'll have left is the stairway to do (the one that leads to the kitchen) and some touch ups. Then, Zy and I will need to clean up the laundry room and bathroom.

I would LOVE to just start on the bathroom but financially, we just can't. So, for now, we'll have to make due with a bathroom that has only a toilet and a concrete floor! Hey, I can't have everything!

Seriously, I am not even kidding. There is a name for everything these days. The latest? Shopping online is now referred to as 'Green shopping' and the reasons are obvious.

Yes, the energy use and carbon dioxide emissions generated by people driving to a store, getting items and then driving back home, is the downside to traditional shopping. Well, gee, no kidding!

I really can't believe they have 'studies' like these!

Not much going on this weekend where the basement is concerned. More electrical work was done and painting began. I'd say there's still about a week's worth of work to be done before we can 'officially' use it!


Starting to look more red and less 'orangy salmon pink' - this is just with one coat of paint. Zyon put a second coat on today and he thinks it will need a 3rd. Well, the color will certainly match any rooster decor I decide to put down there!

Carpet is in! We went with an 'office' grade type of carpet, it's the color charcoal. I am pleased with the installation. The color is tough to see in this photo:

On to the paint. Umm, we ordered burnt red and so far it looks like an orangy salmon pink! AAaaahhhhh! I am hoping with the finishing coat on and with it drying, it will be the color we wanted.