Overwhelmed.

Do you ever feel that way? I know I'm not the only one...but when it all just keeps piling and you are literally the only person there to handle any of it?


Its been crushing down for a couple of months...but I'm finally making headway on a few things.

1. My house has been rented! Woohoo! They seem like a nice couple who have adopted two children...one that is in college already and the other is only 6. I am thrilled to find people that I feel like I can (hopefully) trust this time around...that being said...

I'm still in the process of filing suit over my last renters. I have learned a hard lesson...one that will cost me some money, but one that I won't forget anytime soon. Unfortunately it was NOT about the good or the honesty or the integrity found in people. I am amazed at how quickly a moral compass can be forgotten when it no longer benefits what you desire. That being said...it was a good way to take a long hard look at myself and what I tend to "fudge the line" on when things aren't going my way...

2. Dejunking! Believe it or not...being able to get a couple more items of furniture has allowed me to dejunk and organize better than ever. I have realized I had a hidden burning passion for restoring furniture...upholstery, painting, etc. I don't have all the tools I need, yet...but I am excited to get a chance to remake some antiques that would otherwise be junked. My most recent acquisitions is an old 1950's cabinet/countertop that you would have found in a kitchen and the second is a kitchen table with a leaf that seats up to 8! Hoorah! Finally! I've been wanting one of those for quite awhile. Now I just need to find some charis...we are still at 2 chairs and 2 stools....Just not quite enough. :) Here are my inspirations for these two pieces...

The kitchen table...

The cabinet...(yes, I know this isn't a cabinet, but its the "look."

3. Birthday Party...for some reason this year's birthday party for Bella is overwhelming me. I have no idea why. Its not going to be anything giant. There are only going to be 5...maybe 6 kids here...so not an overly huge amount and most of its done and prepped, but I keep feeling like I'm forgetting something...Gaaaah! Its going to be super fun. I can't wait to post the "after" pictures of her birthday party. I hope the kids have as much fun as I plan on them having. :)

4. Holidays. Despite it just being the two of us since John is away for training...the holidays are turning out a tad stressful. Or maybe just lonely which equals stressful? I don't know...all I know is that in two weeks I'm bringing mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce to Thanksgiving dinner...I'll be looking for a superb cranberry sauce recipe...none of that straight out of the jar stuff...

Ok...thats about it for now, at least. I'm still trucking along. Maybe I just need more sleep? With that, I bid you adieu!