Challenge 46: Decorate the kitchen

February 27, 2010

It's a sunny Saturday morning here in Oakland. A little unexpected, since weather.com said it was going to be rainy. Either way, I'm happy about it. It's 11 am and I've already scratched 4 things off my to-do list and I'm feeling pretty good about that. This morning, Coach and I walked up to the pet store and he got to pick out a new toy and get some new treats. I've got a very happy puppy right now.

Yesterday my challenge was to get what I needed at work. It didn't happen. Partly because of some circumstances with the family (them needing to spend some QT together so me not staying after to chat) and I think partly because I was tired. The lesson for me here is to make sure I'm valuing and standing up for myself. These things aren't that big of a deal, but they still need to be handled. We agreed to chat about it today.

In a bit of interesting news (to those who know my cat Bucket), it seems as though he has found a new home with our neighbors and friends downstairs. They have a doggy door, and I now know he spends more time there than he does here. Last night I was downstairs hanging out with Coach, and in strolls Bucket, like he owns the place. He even has a spot on the couch that he claims as his own, and him and their cat Fern are the best of friends. And here we were, thinking Bucket was running with the homies down the street. At least now we know where to find him. Our baby, all grown up.

Today, Lily is coming to town for an Ikea trip. I have a hefty to-do list, but today, the one I want to focus on is getting my kitchen decorated. It's painted, now it needs love. And it's not just about the aesthetics of it, it's also about contributing to the household. An extra bonus would be to work on the dining room. Looking forward to no real plans today.

Challenge 46: Decorate the kitchen

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