Things are looking up!
Literally, things are looking up at our house! We had a guy come in last week and finish sanding the kitchen and dining room ceilings, so progress can continue. And we actually finished one room! I've got some minor spackling to do, then I think we can texture the ceiling and then paint. Seems like it's been for ever.
When we first started this project, it seems like the progress was so easy to see, but now that we're getting close to the end, the progress isn't quite as visible. In some ways, it makes us less enthusiastic about doing anything. Of course, that could also be a byproduct of how long we have been at it.
Seems like I get that way with all kinds of projects. I'm all gung-ho to get started, but then I lose enthusiasm halfway through. I have more stitching projects and furniture refinishing projects in various stages of completion than you can imagine.
One project I have managed to finish, finally is my scrapbook from my trip last summer. Scrapbooking is something I had never tried, and frankly my effort isn't nearly as nice as some of the ones I've seen other people do, but it works for me, and I guess that's what counts. I gave myself a deadline of Christmas to get it finished, and while I didn't quite meet the deadline, I kept plugging away at it and managed to finish on January 6th, a mere 5 months after the end of the trip.
So. How do I keep going on these other projects I haven't managed to finish yet? I guess it will really help, as I keep saying, if we can get this house into a more livable state. One thing at a time.
Persevere.
posted by odie | 7:48 AM
6 Comments:
Woo hoo! You're getting closer to finishing! I know that feels good, and what you said about progress is true; an architect friend told me that people are thrilled to have the drywall go up, and then just irritated with all the nagging details after that, and I think he was right. I tend to do the same thing with projects; I lose interest in completing them (and that's not good). A long time ago there were a couple of funny books on the subject of procrastination written by two women who dubbed themselves the slob sisters. They said they got sidetracked a lot of the time. Me too, but I'm trying harder these days to stay on track with my projects.
Thanks for coming by and visiting and for leaving such a nice comment; I like your blog too, and I've linked to you, so I'll stop by regularly to see how you're doing!
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Judi
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Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. I'm no whiz at Blogger, but when you have the time, feel free to ask me about adding pics, links, etc., and I'll be happy to help (to the extent that I'm able).
Judi
Hi Odie, I don't think anyone's life is boring and I've enjoyed the read. How did you talk your husband into hiring out? Mine MUST do it himself...Grrr. We are finishing up house #1 to sell and then we have our retirement home to start working on. Re-modeling is very overwhelming. Keep persevering :)
When you get finished with your kitchen post a picture and I'll post mine. That's not my cat, I received it in a funny email. lol
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