September 26, 2010

Time Is Ticking


Ugh. I feel like time is ticking away and I haven't done nearly close to what I should have for my age. Not enough living for my young 36 years. I tend to get too wrapped up in the everyday to-do list of life. Can't get the years, days and hours back, you know. Is it too early to make a New Year's resolution? I am a constant worry-wart about money. But the truth is you can't take it with you when you go. I need to find a balance between paying the necessary bills and spending on things that please me. And that goes for time too. I can't just spend all my time with my have-to's. I have to find a way to make time for the want-to's. Isn't that the ultimate quest in life? To achieve balance in your life? That's why I started the section to the right. I felt the need to create a space on my blog for things that bring joy to my life everyday. It's a little eye opener for me. Wish me luck on my quest for balance.

August 31, 2010

Sand Point

Every summer we go to Sand Point in Munising. It has become a tradition of sorts, I guess. It's one of my favorite Yooper beaches. You almost feel like you're on an island. The sand is fine, the water is bright, and the sand bar goes out a long ways. I could lay there all day. Actually...I have.



Metal Art

I love metal art. So does my mom. She has a really great garden center near her that sells great metal art for super cheap. She picked me up some for the whole house...












August 2, 2010

Life Is Short...Live Colorful!

Well, another house project done and this was is a biggie. We got the outside doors and shutters painted and I'm very excited about it. I'll admit I had a little regretful moment with the blue color. It is very bright, especially when it's sunny. I tried to capture that in the pictures but I don't think I did a very good job. We have a side porch but didn't get to paint that yet. Anyways, here's the before...



And here's the after...





This is actually the first time I've seen the before and after pictures together. Yay!!!! I'm enjoying the freedom to do what we, want when we want. Sometimes, in the midst of the work, there are some WTF moments. Then it's done and it feels so good! What's next? Hmmm.... I'd have to say probably the side porch and the kitchen. Stay tuned!