CT and I were talking yesterday in the car on our way back to my place from having lunch with his parents, and I let the f-word slip out: “forever”. I had been thinking for the last few weeks that I could really see myself marrying CT someday, and we were talking and he said that he has never met anyone like me, how we are right for each other, didn’t know what real love was until he met me, all that sappy stuff and he said that he wants to be with me for as long as I want to be with him (in other words he’s not going anywhere). So, of course, I said “I want to be with you forever.” Now, under any normal circumstances, I would have thought about this before I just blurted it out (we all know how some guys can get very scared when forever or marriage are mentioned), but I don’t know if it was all the wine I had with lunch or the fact he was saying so many sweet things, I just thought it would be a good time to let him know what my intentions are and that I have been thinking that this relationship is the one. Needless to say, he was not freaked out (sigh of relief). Turns out he feels the same way. Sounds like we are both in it for the long haul. Yay! I am so glad he reciprocates my feelings!
And now I have this big, empty house, so who knows, maybe he will have to join me in it ;) We have talked about it in passing, but have yet to have a serious discussion about living together. I have a feeling it is on the horizon, I’m just not sure when. I have mixed feelings on the issue. It would be nice to take our relationship to a more serious level, I would like to have him around more (I am not liking this only on weekends thing – he lives a half hour away and has a different work schedule than me, so we only see each other on weekends), I wouldn’t need to find roommates if CT moved in since he could help with the expenses, etc. I guess the major con is I would be afraid what people thought; especially my church friends. Since shacking up is not exactly okay according to the Bible. So that’s where that stands. I shouldn’t be concerned about what others think, so we’ll see.
So, for those of you who have lived with a significant other before (or even those who have not who may have insight), can you offer me any advice? Pros? Cons? Did you find it hard in the beginning not having your own space? Any insight would be awesome. Thanks ladies ;)
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Monday, May 22, 2006
New arrival!
I got a kitten on the weekend. His name is Smokey and he was born on March 10, 2006. Man, is he ever cute! I took some pics and I wanted to post one here, but I seem to have temporarily misplaced the cable to connect my camera to my computer. I will post a pic of my little guy as soon as I find the cable, I'm sure it will turn up in all the unpacking I have to do in the next few days.
I am officially moved out of my parents house now, I think I only have one more load left to get from their place, my little bro is already moved into my old room. That didn't take him long, did it? At least he was motivated to help me move my stuff since he knew he was getting my room as soon as my stuff was out.
Back to work tomorrow... where did the weekend go? I spent most of the weekend here with CT. He has been a HUGE help with everything around the house. He also went with me to pick out Smokey, so that was cute. Now we're like a family ;)
I am officially moved out of my parents house now, I think I only have one more load left to get from their place, my little bro is already moved into my old room. That didn't take him long, did it? At least he was motivated to help me move my stuff since he knew he was getting my room as soon as my stuff was out.
Back to work tomorrow... where did the weekend go? I spent most of the weekend here with CT. He has been a HUGE help with everything around the house. He also went with me to pick out Smokey, so that was cute. Now we're like a family ;)
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
In my house!
I am now living in my house, and it's great! There is still lots of work to be done, my bedroom is the only room so far that is painted, but I have my painters coming back today and for the rest of the week to get the living/dining room finished, as well as the entranceway. Hopefully they can get those areas done.
I love my house! It is great to be out on my own. A little lonely at times, I have a feeling CT will be staying with me on the weekends, so really it's only during the week that I am alone. I am considering getting a kitten to keep me company. We'll see. Can't do that until the renovations are finished anyways.
I went back to work yesterday and I am glad to be back. The last 2 weeks were difficult physically, so I am glad to be back into the regular swing of things.
Today will be the first time my grandmother sees my new tv (the painters are friends of hers, so I am pretty sure she will be here when they are). She is going to flip out when she sees my tv. She gave me heck for buying a $50 cutlery set. She said she could have given me some of her odds and ends cutlery instead of me spending money. Oh great. I am quite sure she will let me have it when she sees my new tv. Maybe she won't notice it... it only takes up half the wall :S I will just have to tell her it's my house, she doesn't get to have an opinion. I guess I'll have to wait and see what her reaction is. Yikes.
I love my house! It is great to be out on my own. A little lonely at times, I have a feeling CT will be staying with me on the weekends, so really it's only during the week that I am alone. I am considering getting a kitten to keep me company. We'll see. Can't do that until the renovations are finished anyways.
I went back to work yesterday and I am glad to be back. The last 2 weeks were difficult physically, so I am glad to be back into the regular swing of things.
Today will be the first time my grandmother sees my new tv (the painters are friends of hers, so I am pretty sure she will be here when they are). She is going to flip out when she sees my tv. She gave me heck for buying a $50 cutlery set. She said she could have given me some of her odds and ends cutlery instead of me spending money. Oh great. I am quite sure she will let me have it when she sees my new tv. Maybe she won't notice it... it only takes up half the wall :S I will just have to tell her it's my house, she doesn't get to have an opinion. I guess I'll have to wait and see what her reaction is. Yikes.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
5 coats of polyurethane later...
The home renos are coming along well. I took my Dad down to inspect the floors yesterday evening and he said "if it were me, I would do 1 more coat, and sand first. Once you sand, make sure you clean it really well before applying the last coat". Not what I wanted to hear, I was hoping 4 coats would be enough. But, I figured I wanted to do it right, so I put a 5th coat on this evening. And I made sure to sand lightly first and clean it really well. I think the floors are going to look awesome!
Today, my hired painters came back (friends of my grandmother's), so that was nice to have their help. They painted the ceilings in my living room/dining room and my bedroom. And they started painting the crown molding as well. I think by the end of the day tomorrow, the walls will be primed and maybe even the first coat of paint on. Then friday, finish up the painting and my furature comes in on Saturday. Tight schedule, but I think it's doable. I also have the painters hired for next week for a few days (I will be back at work). I will still have lots for them to do next week.
It was quite funny, when I told my grandma the living/dinign room ceiling was going to be painted chocolate brown, she said "WHAT?!?! You can't paint a ceiling that colour!". But, now that it is done, she said "that looks really nice!" Sheesh. Everyone who has seen it has loved it. I think it looks really good. I can get away with it since I have 10' ceilings and there is lots of light in that area. I'm glad I didn't let her talk me out of it, cuz it looks awesome!
I am getting really tired though. All this hard manual labour really tires me out! I think going back to work will seem like a "vacation" after all this! I am really enjoying the renos, it is just a lot of work. But it will be so worth it!
Today, my hired painters came back (friends of my grandmother's), so that was nice to have their help. They painted the ceilings in my living room/dining room and my bedroom. And they started painting the crown molding as well. I think by the end of the day tomorrow, the walls will be primed and maybe even the first coat of paint on. Then friday, finish up the painting and my furature comes in on Saturday. Tight schedule, but I think it's doable. I also have the painters hired for next week for a few days (I will be back at work). I will still have lots for them to do next week.
It was quite funny, when I told my grandma the living/dinign room ceiling was going to be painted chocolate brown, she said "WHAT?!?! You can't paint a ceiling that colour!". But, now that it is done, she said "that looks really nice!" Sheesh. Everyone who has seen it has loved it. I think it looks really good. I can get away with it since I have 10' ceilings and there is lots of light in that area. I'm glad I didn't let her talk me out of it, cuz it looks awesome!
I am getting really tired though. All this hard manual labour really tires me out! I think going back to work will seem like a "vacation" after all this! I am really enjoying the renos, it is just a lot of work. But it will be so worth it!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Home reno talk...
Home renos are coming along well, lj, thanks for asking. I was a little discouraged at the beginning of last week when I realized that my bedroom had 3 coats of wallpaper and 2 of paint that needed to be removed and that we needed to drywall a bunch of areas (even an entire wall) where the plaster was damaged. So that was fun. Who knew it was so much work to just get the walls prepped for painting?!?! We spent an entire 4 days just prepping the walls in my bedroom and the living room / dining room. Sheesh! Luckily I have help! Yesterday and today, we sanded the hardwood floors. They look awesome! I just spent the last few hours putting the first coat of polyurethane on the floors. I am hoping it will only need another 2 coats or so. So, I am a little behind schedule, but that's alright. Things never go quite as planned.
Revised schedule for this week:
May 8: 2nd and 3rd coat of polyurethane
May 9: 4th coat (if necessary) yard work and clean out fridge
May 10: prime walls in living/dining room and my bedroom
May 11: paint walls in living/dining room and my bedroom (first coat)
May 12: paint walls in living/dining room and my bedroom (second coat). And pick up TV!
May 13: furniture delivery and satellite installation
May 14: move stuff in!
I am so thankful that I have help with all this! My family has been great and CT has helped out a lot too. I also have painters hired to help out as well. I can't believe the changes at the house in 1 week. I can't wait to see what it looks like in another week!
Revised schedule for this week:
May 8: 2nd and 3rd coat of polyurethane
May 9: 4th coat (if necessary) yard work and clean out fridge
May 10: prime walls in living/dining room and my bedroom
May 11: paint walls in living/dining room and my bedroom (first coat)
May 12: paint walls in living/dining room and my bedroom (second coat). And pick up TV!
May 13: furniture delivery and satellite installation
May 14: move stuff in!
I am so thankful that I have help with all this! My family has been great and CT has helped out a lot too. I also have painters hired to help out as well. I can't believe the changes at the house in 1 week. I can't wait to see what it looks like in another week!
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