NikkiB #22 (almost separated)

[NikB]

Thanks everyone!!

Somehow I knew you'd all get how exciting toilet repair was.. . Funny actually, my friend who cooked me dinner tonight's a VERY independent lady, has been on her own off and on most of her adult life and really prides herself on taking care of things herself. Even SHE was impressed and wants me to come help her tackle her leaky toilet soon (and hers looks 10x easier than mine because it's a lot newer - in comparison I now see WHY mine was such a pain).

Had SUCH a great time w/her! We've hung out a lot but I've never been to her house before so this was definitely a step up in terms of closeness. Dinner was SOOO good!! She made French onion soup, Steak au Poivre, and some kind of really fancy potato dish... yummm. We talked a lot, watched a couple movies, played with her dog.. it was just a lot of fun. Need to figure out a way to reciprocate, for sure. I feel weird inviting people over right now since I don't often know if/when H will be home, nevermind how he may be acting that night.. may just need to get over it and invite some friends over anyway, though.

I have no idea how H reacted to the bed thing, he was asleep when I got home. I do know he got take out from one of "our" restaurants and drank a ton of beer... based on what's sitting on top of the trash (no I didn't dig THROUGH the trash, just noticed it). Not tryin' to over-analyze anything but I have to wonder if maybe the "single" life after class on a Saturday night isn't all he hoped it'd be? I am fairly sure he expected me to be home eagerly waiting for him - instead he got home to me gone, no dinner, no indication where I went, and a new sofa and bathroom set in the spare room.

Morgan
Thank you!! Nothin' wrong AT ALL with hiring things out, I say. Long's you get it done yourself (whether that's YOU, hiring out, finding a friend.. just NOT your H)... I think that's what counts. Go for the curtains!! I bet it'll be easier than you think, and you'll be that much prouder knowing you put them up yourself.

ST
haha thanks! It was pretty neat to do all that, I must admit. I may tell H.. I dunno. I'm not necessarily against telling him but as you said, was trying to avoid the big "why" conversation at the moment. When toilets become R talk I guess you know it's bad eh? But yeah, in the right context it might work. I could totally share it as an excited friend thing. He was really impressed when he figured out that I had done the blinds myself (although he never outright asked if I did, just halfway noticed them, then realized that they somehow got installed.. I think he's wondering if I have some mystery person coming over doing stuff while he's gone or something).

You know, funny you say that about the second bomb, assuming you mean the "S bomb." I did too... I KNEW he'd be back, and I think that's why the growth didn't happen. Now I could easily have been wrong and been forced into the growth... but really down deep I never thought he'd stay gone. Ahead of you?? Nah I don't think that, at all.. but thanks for the compliment on the growth, I really do feel it.

Hmm that's an idea on the paint. I do still have the yellow.. and you make a good point about the color I might come up with. I'll try a few more coats of the (supposed) green to make sure it's not just an issue with the prior paint, but if that doesn't fix it I'll try mixing them. Nothing to lose, at this point!

I saw a really neat sandstone texture paint last time I was at the store.. had some very pretty kind of muted, spa-like colors and the texture would fit really well with the room, but of course the "base" is way more expensive, so I dunno. I'll see how the painting attempt turns out tomorrow and go from there.

Donna
haha thank you for the giggle!! WOW an acre of leaves??? That's a lot!! I'm impressed with you doing so much yourself, good job!

Hmmm sounds like a lot of nice options for tomorrow. Have fun with whatever you choose!! I can't believe Santa's already visiting.

I'm glad you love and can take care of your house, that's wonderful! I can do maybe 80% around here.. but eventually would just run dry money and physically wise, if I had to do it myself. Sad, but in a way it's a good realization to come to, also.

I'll try to post pics tonight if I can get the PC to cooperate - it's being funny right now. Great idea to keep them as a pick me up.