remember how ABN and i put together a list of wants from our landlord?  for the last couple of days i’ve been waiting, wondering, hoping for news.  well – today, when i went down to pick up the mail (yep, i didn’t leave the house until almost 3 today, whatever i got a lot done – more of that to come) there was a letter from our landlord.  she agreed to ALL of our changes!  i sorta can’t believe it!  new bathtub, new bathroom door, new paint in the kitchen (gone will be the hideous wallpaper), 4 new windows and lights in our dark hallway.  a-maz-ing!  because of insurance the landlord wants to hire the contractor for the work, which is fine by me.   i guess it means our rent will stay the same but it also means we don’t have to move so…all is well.  this afternoon i ran out to pick up some paint samples – how do think ABN would feel about a fuschia kitchen?

in an effort to get the clutter that is our place under control i resolved to tackle one room or closet each week – working from home allows for this – its just one of the perks.  my first week i organized my closet (and made $109 selling clothes  – did i forget to mention that?).  last week, i took off because i was in LA (packing was challenge enough).  today i tackled our back room – shudder.  i packed up the crafts i haven’t touched since we moved and put them in the basement.  i went through my books and made a pile to donate to the library.  i moved the washer and dryer and microwave and toaster.  i cleaned off my desk.  it’s possible i also threw my brand new scanner across the room, but it’s still scanning so really, we are all good.  the room is spotless.  and i have rewarded myself with a frozen yogurt.

have i mentioned that we leave for hawaii in 10 days?  i realize today i don’t own a bathing suit.  i’ve gotta get on that.