Tracey Alley's Blog - Posts Tagged "planning-and-preparation"
Anticipation is half the fun
I've been dreadfully sick lately, some stupid unknown illness that the doc's can't seem to diagnose that has, alas, left me unable to work - except to write, of course, which I do at every opportunity.
However I have also decided, if I have to be sick and miserable I needed something to look forward to and for me it's redecorating. I've lived in my lovely little home for 19 years now, 17 of them with my mother who was very ill and I took care of her. The house, naturally, reflects a blending of both our personalities but I've finally decided it's well and truly time for a change.
The amazing part that I've discovered is how much fun I'm having planning all my proposed changes. I've got friends and family who will be helping with the actual hard work but they're also helping with the planning.
I'm loving it, choosing carpets, picking paint colours, shopping for furniture - it's almost like going on a holiday where the planning part is almost as much fun as the holiday itself.
Now that the colours have been chosen I'm planning my 'painting party' with a few wonderful friends and family members who will all come over in their overalls and get the house painted. Then I've got the carpet layers coming in and then the furniture. All my old furniture is being donated to a wonderful local charity that helps people in need so I know everything will go to good homes and I just have to sit back and watch all my wonderful new furnishings arrive.
Then it's time for curtains and blinds, cushions and accessories. I'm having an absolute ball - there really is something to be said for stress relief helping with illness as I've noticed a distinct improvement in my overall well being since I began this project. Also having the time to devote to writing is absolutely wonderful so I'm not missing work at all. In fact I may be rather disappointed when the doc's finally figure it all out and I have to go back but I shall deal with that day when it comes. In the meantime I'm thoroughly enjoying my life.
So cheers all,
Trace
However I have also decided, if I have to be sick and miserable I needed something to look forward to and for me it's redecorating. I've lived in my lovely little home for 19 years now, 17 of them with my mother who was very ill and I took care of her. The house, naturally, reflects a blending of both our personalities but I've finally decided it's well and truly time for a change.
The amazing part that I've discovered is how much fun I'm having planning all my proposed changes. I've got friends and family who will be helping with the actual hard work but they're also helping with the planning.
I'm loving it, choosing carpets, picking paint colours, shopping for furniture - it's almost like going on a holiday where the planning part is almost as much fun as the holiday itself.
Now that the colours have been chosen I'm planning my 'painting party' with a few wonderful friends and family members who will all come over in their overalls and get the house painted. Then I've got the carpet layers coming in and then the furniture. All my old furniture is being donated to a wonderful local charity that helps people in need so I know everything will go to good homes and I just have to sit back and watch all my wonderful new furnishings arrive.
Then it's time for curtains and blinds, cushions and accessories. I'm having an absolute ball - there really is something to be said for stress relief helping with illness as I've noticed a distinct improvement in my overall well being since I began this project. Also having the time to devote to writing is absolutely wonderful so I'm not missing work at all. In fact I may be rather disappointed when the doc's finally figure it all out and I have to go back but I shall deal with that day when it comes. In the meantime I'm thoroughly enjoying my life.
So cheers all,
Trace
