There are only 10 days until our move to West Southridge Road. I'm a packing machine. Except for a few essentials, most of the kitchen, dining room, front rooms, & sunroom are ready to go. The bedrooms could still use some TLC, but they're closer today than they were yesterday. That counts.
I decided to make a list of things that I want to do better at our new home. Things that we do an OK job of now, but a ramped-up effort would be a nice. Nobody else is really on board with my list. That is mostly because I have not shared my list with anybody else. But I'm sure once I break it out at supper one night this week, it will be well received. Right?!
New HOUSE Resolutions 2007
manage our lawn & landscaping better (AJR loves, GAR dislikes very much. But finally, no stinking wood chips! HOORAY!)
play outside more with SJR, EAR & CLR (the backyard will help this a TON!)
keep GAR's "office" space more organized
run the AC less (better windows & a smaller home will help)
use a laundry basket in each room to keep the mountains of dirty clothes contained
get proper recycling bins for glass, plastics & paper (AJR thinks recycling is silly. Area Sanitation is cracking down, though. Yesh.)
ramp up hospitality (branch out to those we don't often spend time with)
decorate with Christmas lights outside (again, AJR likes ... GAR not so much. Common, Gregor!)
figure out a true decorating scheme -- I like the rustic, vintage look. I need Martha to come spend the day with me.
I'm sure there will be more to add to this list. Probably even by this evening. But it's a good start. Back to packing ...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
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ok...good start, I agree; and would probably adopt many of the new resolutions if I were moving...but one thing I CANNOT get past is that "AJR thinks recycling is silly." WHAT? I think you need to know I am known as "Recycling Nazi". I make my kids in school recycle all their paper and I am a faithful to recycle at home. I would like to convince you to get on board with enthusiasm. It is such an easy way make a difference, and I am at the point now where I cannot in good conscience throw away a #1-7 plastic item. If you are wondering, this is where my "save the environment" enthusiasm ends. I still love you though. :)
YOU THINK RECYCLING IS SILLY?? Read this, my friend: http://www.nrdc.org/cities/recycling/ften.asp
Deb, glad to know you're on board.
Amanda, Kenn Vinson says he'll be around to help you move on Saturday. :)
Show us a picture of your new favorite room in the house! :P
I miss hearing from you!
oh my goodness, i DEMAND an update.
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