Happy end to 2020 all! I have been very lucky in that the affects of 2020 have been minimal in my life besides general inconvenience. Trust me, I fully realize that this year has been the opposite for so many of us in this country. I'm totally disgusted that so many people have been lost who didn't have to die. How many days until inauguration?
Onto the happier portion of my update! Gabe's a teacher so he's been off for the holidays. He's been using the time to get things done around the new house. Half of our garage is still filled with boxes (mostly from my old storage unit) so Tuesday he dragged it all out into our driveway and tried to condense it as much as he could before putting it back in the garage. He rebuilt his metal shelf that goes in the garage and set that up on the left side by my car. I believe the deep freezer is going to be alongside that depending on where the outlet is in the garage. We won't have to worry about it until March, that's how back-ordered the one we bought is right now.
I've been immersed in setting up the kitchen. Gabe was telling me last night he's keeping some things in the garage for now because he knows what a one track mind I have and doesn't want to distract me from the kitchen.
Yesterday he built our dining set that is going in the nook area. It's opened up so much room in the kitchen because it's only a two-seater and the stools fit underneath the table and it's pushed against the wall. We can look out the windows while we eat. It's also got three small storage shelves in the front where I can put knickknacks or whatever. I love items that are extra functional!
Aside: Just got word from my boss that I can go home early if the two appts I have scheduled for later can reschedule.
Back to the kitchen sitch. I'm responsible for all of the cleaning, except mopping. I hate to mop. Gabe cooks and I clean and bake. Speaking of which, I can't wait to start baking again! Baking was on hiatus in the old apartment because the kitchen was too small for the two of us to be in there at the same time. I think that Kara (Gabe's 11 year old) will really enjoy baking with me. We did it once at the old old apartment, but like I said, the last apartment kitchen was just a nightmare and I lost my baking mojo. So tomorrow I'll be going thru the rest of the baking accoutrements that I haven't gotten to yet and finding homes for it all. And reorganizing the refrigerator which seems like is going to be a weekly thing. Gabe's kinda sloppy and throws things in there without a plan. I'm the one with an eye for detail. I also have some more boxes to open. We bought new serving trays, plates, etc. Oh, and a new Nordic Ware angel food cake pan. I can't wait to see the look on Gabe's face when I unbox that one. Yeah, I might have one too many bundt pans already. I will say this was all bought from
Amazon using a gift card that I received for Christmas from my dad and step-mom. So no debt incurred there.
After finishing the kitchen I will likely start on the bathrooms. I have packages of mats and toilet covers waiting for each bathroom so I'll get that set up and then start situating my toiletries and makeup in the master bath. I'm finally going to stop using my bathroom travel case and find everything a permanent home! Of course I have more makeup than space for it so it's going to be a challenge to make the most of what cabinets and drawers that I do have. I can't wait to stop tripping over boxes when I get up in the middle of the night. Next up will be setting up my clothes in the bedroom closet. (Actually it's in the bathroom but whatever.) Right now we have the nightstands set up but we're still waiting for the big dresser to be delivered. And the upright dresser is still out of stock on Wayfair so that's even farther out. Hence the tripping over of boxes in the dark.
So that's where I'm at on this NYE. Still getting settled in but content. Looking forward to a lovely night in with my love. Hoping to accomplish my weekend goals. Still hoping to get home early. (My customers have not returned my phone calls yet.
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I wish for nothing but the best in 2021 to all who read my updates! I will try to share more in the year to come. Putting myself out there is very therapeutic I have found.
Bring on 2021!!!