Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Anticipation for my own Christmas
For two years in a row, I have managed to make Christmas the absolute last thing that I want to think about. Last year, it was the wedding. Yes, it was the THE wedding of the year. Everyone should have been honored to be invited to such a spectacular soiree. Ok, i’m just kidding. Now, I truly know what people mean when they say no one cares about your wedding as much as you do. Not even the groom! Seriously, I don’t regret a second of it or a penny spent - it was my DREAM! But, it’s over now and the resulting marriage is so much more important than that day. I digress…
This year I have managed to do the same thing, but this time, it’s the store. I received word yesterday that the space should be finished and ready for my acceptance on Monday. Welcome to my new home for the next two months! Because I’m independent, frugal, and stubborn, I’m going to try to do entirely too much of the build-out myself. So, this weekend begins the first of many in which I will work to open my store in a timely manner.
When I received a quote yesterday for painting the ductwork-exposed ceiling, I nearly fell off my chair. Now, I respect a painter’s job and if I were a painter, I’m sure I’d charge the same, but I can’t help but try to find ways to save my hard-earned (or hard-borrowed in this case) pennies. So, in the usual KellyDIY style, hubby and I are going to attempt this chore ourselves for less than half the cost. You’ll see us up on a ladder with masks and spray gun in hand making a mess. I hope we don’t regret this decision.
I’m sure there will be many more of these chair-rocking quotes to come. I’ve already stumbled upon many. It will be a true test of my handiness. But, nevertheless, as I watch the rest of the world anticipate the birth of Jesus, I’ll look at their strings of lights and day-after-Thanksgiving sales and say, “Bah humbug.” I’ll be rejoicing that the Savior is born every day in my new little store until it’s open. Merry Ekcetera.