
In our house, Mr A is struggling with his demons, and the future of his business. The company is solvent, but not providing the income he expects or deserves. A number of factors have reached critical points, and it is decision time. I still don't know what that decision will be, nor how it will be made, or when. This is unsettling. Marriage is hard work. I have been helping by reading a proposal for a large job that Mr A is putting together. It's like the worst kind of homework, where you're not sure what's required and you know you're not very good at the subject either.
My self-imposed task of dealing with the shower has started. It is horrible. Some of the grouting has cracked and some is mouldy - scraping it out with a grout scraping tool makes a sound that is almost unbearable. I thought that excising mouldy sealant with a Stanley knife blade would be quite satisfying - it is not, and is much more difficult than I expected. I haven't even started rubbing down the flaking paint on the shower frame, but I doubt that will be any fun either. I didn't think this job would be enjoyable, but I didn't expect to hate it all so completely.
To temper this unpleasantness, we watched the Wimbledon final on Sunday, I had a lovely time playing badminton on Monday, and last night I spent the evening with Sally and Steve in Birmingham, where I used to work. A pint in the Shakespeare pub for old times, then wonderful food at Cafe Soya. It was lovely to catch up with them again.
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Ah! Renovations! Almost makes my heart sing - especially when it is someone else doing it for the moment. When my back is better - I'll get to it once more and be crying the blues right along with you.
Some jobs are fun - they really are - and the satisfaction is huge...but this kind - ugh! Good luck and perhaps some of the best music to listen to will help you get along with it easier.
Yeah it was a great night!
How good was that tennis? too good...
It's easy to get bogged down in doom and gloom - you really do need to find fun and happiness where you can, to balance things out.
I hate preparation work for decorating, but it's very satisfying when that part is done and the new grout can go in. Music is a good idea!
Love the picture!
The DIY is nearly over, and I set up the ipod station and listened to my latest talking book. Made it just about bearable.
Life is a bit brighter now, but I need another trip to Birmingham!
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