Thursday, March 17, 2011

Zen and the Art of Reno


I knew that renovating a home wasn't going to be easy, and at times that it wasn't even going to be fun. What I wasn't prepared for was the emotional highs and lows of living there while it was going on. I suppose I've adjusted fine to living in a chaotic environment (from a lady who thrives on routine), but to exist in one in which I don't see progress is frustrating. Plus, all the things I usually do to relieve stress, like knit, or workout, or cook, aren't possible because the things I need to do those things are either still in boxes or covered with a tarp, or dust, or both. Awesome.

But here's the uplifting point in this mild rant: this week our new place is still dusty and still chaotic and still under construction, but we are starting to see progress. In renos and in life, progress is important. You can deal with a lot as long as you feel like today was a day that you got closer to your goal.

Operation Bike Ride 2011: Status Report



Mission: Shed reno-related stress pounds in time for pending photo shoots

Outside Air Temperature: 60-deg F

Sure Sign of Spring: short socks

Impressions: bliss

Status: complete