Sun is finally breaking through the clouds here at the cottage. not a sound outside except the wind. This is one peaceful domain!
I am thrilled with the new bathroom counter. It does reduce the knee space at the toilet but the smooth granite just makes me feel wonderful.
Summer is nearing its end here for me. So sad to say. Every year I endeavor to make improvements but usually end up on the beach just lolling away. Not this year. It was cool and I didn't sun that much. But I want to sum up on accomplishments. Hope no one minds. I'm kind of doing this for my own spirit.
Fixed the retaining wall for $1500 instead of the $13,000 estimate and turned that lemon into lemonade by making a lovely woodland garden and path with lots of plantings including a blueberry bush.(Wonder how blueberries taste in lemonade?) Cleaned out all the closets. New carpetting in all bedrooms and closets. New bathroom and hall floor. New sink, cabinet, countertop, faucets, linen tower, mirror and lights in bathroom. Painted my bedroom blue. All new white wicker bedroom furniture. Moved queen size oak 4 poster bed and night tables to Brandon's room. Bought lovely yellow dresser and night table for Ashey's bedroom. Got rid of crappy old furniture by donating.
Still to do: Wallpaper the kitchen. Must get started. Getting started is always the first step.
On a lesser note - it was here at the cottage 7 years ago today that my H was arrested for DUI (and other not very nice stuff) and our marriage ended. He threatened my life to the cops (how stupid was that?) and they told me not to pick him up from jail. I was sure (and told him so) that day that I would have to sell the cottage. It was a sickening day. And I had the worst migraine of my life.
Fast forward to today. I am sitting in the same chair that I sat in with that headache as I sobbed to him and he sat there stupidly promising to get help. I did not know about maggot at that time - just that he had turned into the nastiest, cruelest H imaginable. And here I sit today, on my laptop in that same recliner. Listening to the breeze, glancing at the 3 cute little kittens sleeping on the mat outside the door in the sun. And I can say. "I have no regrets".
It will be another perfect day. I will chat with my daughter and tonight with Josh as we plan his arrival tommorrow for the long weekend.
Life goes on. It does get better. I would never have dreamed 7 years ago that this would be my life.
