When I thought I was moving out, I packed a bunch of stuff. When I learned I was going to stay and sign an extended lease, I negotiated to have my carpets cleaned and tiles replaced. I also decided I was going to paint. In order to get ready for the carpet cleaning, I emptied every room except for the platform bed in my bedroom because it is wicked-heavy. So, when I put the rooms back together, I changed it up. I also moved the TVs into the kids' room. This way, they stay out of my bedroom and the living room can be for quieter activities. They loved the idea! Here's what it looks like now: Gabby's room Boys' room/Loft Dining room/Kitchen Living Room Living Room You can see where I started to paint. The paint color is called Haze by Behr, but I haven't finished yet. I don't know if I am going to do the walls that are part of the cathedral ceiling so I stopped before I got too far into it. Today, they did the tile work and it's a darker real-tile loo...
My journey from the realization that I was sleepwalking through my life through where I am today--living my life and taking ownership of who I am becoming each day!