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Faye ([personal profile] said_scarlett) wrote2009-07-07 01:04 pm

Triumphs and Troubles Still Ahead....

I conquered the refrigerator!

I...wandered away in the middle to go to the DAV, but I got it done. I didn't start off my day with my usual pick-me-up, so I'm much more easily distracted today. But it all worked out, because I got some beautiful fabrics and pillows for the shed for just 2 dollars. I'm decorating my back area with an Indian and Tibetan theme. So far the dominant colors seem to be a very adrk gold and a dark, vibrant blue. Later on, when it's cooler, I'm going to start moving things around and better organizing out there so I can have a nice little den in back for meditation and napping and things like that.

Currently, it looks like Mr. Radio is living in the back of the shed. There's a ratty old couch, ashtrays overflowing with cigarette butts, empty beer bottles, old handmade bongs, a record player and a stack of old Playboys.

And as comforting as that is in a really, really weird way, it's...not what I want for my private retreat. Plus, other people do go in there. It's where the washer and dryer are. I'm sure they're tired of mess and adult magazines.

Anyway, that's for later. The fridge was...well, it was certainly one of my most difficult tasks yet. Three large trash bags were taken from the kitchen. I had to scrape old bacon off of a shelf. I never want to do that again. But now it's clean and organized and nothing smells bad inside there. So I consider that a success.

I also hit up my threads and went grocery shopping! Which is why I'm scatterbrained and all over the place today. My folks showed up early before I'd had a chance to meditate or have breakfast or exercise. I have no focus today, alas.

Oh! And thank you to the very kind people who gave me LJ gift certificates! I'm sorry I didn't say thank you before, but I just noticed this morning when I saw my LJ balance. Request gift fic! :D

[identity profile] nijawial.livejournal.com 2009-07-07 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Fey has defeated the Fridgiare caverns and all the monsters dwelling within. 3,000exp gained. Fey has leveled up! Fey has now reached level 9. Res +20 int +1 att +4. Fey has learned Super knitting! Fey recieved 900g for a reward. Fey recieved the princess's hand in the mail.

[identity profile] rosehiptea.livejournal.com 2009-07-08 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
I enjoy cleaning refrigerators. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I do. It's like one small job that I can really do well. (Though the bacon sounds like a real challenge.) Back when I used to clean my refrigerator for Passover I used to be proud of myself, and now I clean it at work.

Anyway, go you!

[identity profile] theladyfeylene.livejournal.com 2009-07-10 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Nah, that's not ridiculous. I love doing dishes. :D Some household chores are just very soothing and rewarding.