Sunday 26 April 2020

Distractions pt14 - Marathon, not sprint

My mantra this weekend has been to remind myself it's a marathon, not a sprint. The cruel part of my brain has been teasing me by highlighting that no matter how I frame it, I'm back of the pack.

I am so sick of painting. This weekend I was planning to do the area above the stairs, but that got usurped by door frames. The good thing is that the walls and ceilings for the two upstairs rooms are completely done. The bathroom is mostly painted, and next weekend we should have some access to the kitchen/downstairs to paint. We've got so much more to go:


I'm pondering what colour the skirting boards will be. Gloss white is a safe option, but our walls are so pale, it seems like an opportunity to add some interest. It might be something we decide after the floors go in and we can see what colours we're working with a little more easily. Pinterest hasn't realised I need some ideas and is still committed to showing me bathroom designs.

In general, the builders are making astonishing progress. It might not be visible in this image of my future sewing space, but we're nearly on the home stretch now. The bathroom is taking shape, and we have a date for the kitchen to be delivered. The floorboards have been replaced/secured again (feels like some kind of milestone). It's time to start thinking properly about moving in and what we need to get done beforehand (probably all of the painting). I may need to sew some curtains soon too (oh joy).

Stay safe,

K

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