Susane Colasanti's Blog, page 35
August 14, 2012
summer reading giveaway
Is it just me, or is this summer zipping by at an alarming rate? I mean the summer always flies. But this is ridiculous. Middle of August? Really? And don’t get me started on the Halloween displays that are already … Continue reading →
August 10, 2012
upcoming events
Isn’t it funny how habits you didn’t even know were habits can become such a huge part of your lifestyle without you realizing it? It’s been five years since I resigned from teaching, but every year still runs on an … Continue reading →
August 6, 2012
gone
Five weeks, four days, and two meltdowns later, it looks like things are wrapping up here at Renovations Central. I’m just waiting for the front closet doors to be made. And for some lighting fixtures to come in. Plus we … Continue reading →
July 30, 2012
fresh and new
We would be moving towards wrapping things up here at Renovations Central if the ceiling didn’t need to be skim coated again. Skim coating is a huge process that basically makes your walls and ceiling look brand new. No ripples … Continue reading →
July 26, 2012
rumors
As I’m writing this, there’s a guy in the bathroom doing tile work and another guy in the living room repairing the built-ins. Staple guns and various saws are involved. I’m used to the noise by now. I would escape … Continue reading →
July 23, 2012
dude, where’s my stove?
The good thing about buying an apartment and doing an almost complete gut renovation is that you get to select all of the shiny new things that will make your home beautiful. Everything from the floors to appliances to fixtures … Continue reading →
July 19, 2012
getting there
We’re getting there. That’s what I keep repeating to myself whenever it feels like my apartment renovations will never be finished. Which is, like, every day. Things are moving along. Just a lot slower than I’d hoped. One good thing … Continue reading →
July 16, 2012
home life
After a week of living out of boxes and another week of boys with tools taking over my apartment, I am finally starting to settle into my new home. A few nights ago was the first time I felt like … Continue reading →
July 3, 2012
star box
Every time I move, I carry one box with me in the truck. The box is labeled with only a star. What’s in the star box? Essential items I’ll need right when I move in like a roll of toilet … Continue reading →
June 27, 2012
on display
The good news is that I’m moving tomorrow. The bad news is that my new toilet might not be installed in time. But my contractor is promising that it will be. Because, like, a person needs to use the bathroom. … Continue reading →
