Task at hand

The next task I have added to my to-do list (immediately after "finish painting master bedroom") is to create a mantel-style headboard on the cheap. Meaning, for under $100. I think I have figured out a way to do it using various ornate trim pieces from Home Depot and building it out with 2x4s. We'll see. I'm determined.

I'm thinking using a focal moulding similar to this style (egg and dart):

This is the end result I have in mind: Wish me luck!

A day of rest

The past few weeks have been so crazy that I've barely had time to think, let alone clean my house or pay attention to my dogs. Both of those things are lame! With some additional items added to my long list of daily duties in the office, I've been running around like a headless chicken until I pass out.

But today was different. I got into the office and the internet and phone lines were down, rendering me unable to check my email, respond to requests or conduct my daily business. So I decided to go back home to work. Only to realize that I can't connect to the remote server as a result of the Internet outage at the office.

It's basically God giving me a day of rest. And I think I'll take him up on it. A bowl of salsa and chips and the couch are calling my name. I believe the pillow was in on it too.

I'll get a few hours in before the hubby gets home. We're having date night at the movies to see No Strings Attached. I have high hopes!

Time

Time is of the essence and it's in short supply.

I haven't had a lot of time to update my blog, either this one or ByTheWag. But I take that as a sign that life is full and when I'm not working, I'm spending time with who and what matter most to me.

But time is also scarce for another reason. My secret. Which is no longer a secret.

Neil is enlisting in the Coast Guard.

Barring any odd finds in his background screening, he'll be shipping off to boot camp in a matter of weeks. Maybe months. Either way, very soon I'll be lonely and without my best friend. But I'm finding it easy to keep the bigger picture in mind and I know that the sacrifice and risk will change our lives for the better. It's an exciting idea. And it's awesome to finally see my husband, my dearest love, completely brought to life.

The Secret

Can I just say that withholding information has never been my strong point when it comes to my life. And lately it's been really hard to keep my mouth shut about things I want nothing more than to talk about. We have chosen very, very exclusively who we share the news with so far ... not just out of necessity, but also because it's not something we want to make a big deal of until the time is right, and it may never be.

This is not easy for me, this secrecy bit. But yet I enjoy it at the same time. It's exciting and it's frightening. I'm anxious, in a good way, for the unknown and the adventures that are sure to follow.

More later. Maybe. Or not.

Welcome

I welcomed in the new year last night with some of my most favorite people. We played video games, ate delicious food, pampered ourselves with spa treatments and had a fantastic time. It was the perfect night to sum up 2010 and the blessings I've been given in my life. I have so much to be thankful for, and the friendship I share with these wonderful people is something I count on and will lean on in the future.

Life. Is. Good.