i have moved into my new house which, like me & the rest of my life, is a work in progress. i have had no time or energy or mental focus for any other creative endeavors.
mostly i have been spending my time cleaning, moving, or having clusters of panic attacks…sometimes all three at the same time.
this is a big fucking change.
it’s my house.
again, like me, it needs lots of love.
lots & lots of love.

it is really tricky feeding four children with only an electric griddle, toaster oven, and outdoor grill. i keep going back and forth between getting an electric stove or a wood stove. i really want a wood stove, but i am having trouble wrapping my brain around it–especially during panic attacks. i also haven’t committed to having a fridge…but i do have a freezer. i want to put in shelves…but i suppose i have to put up walls first, huh.
thank god it’s summer.

everything is in piles which wreaks havoc on my ocd. i want to organize everything…but of course, eventually i will have to unorganize it again to work on the walls & floor.
i want to do everything sustainably & for as little money as possible. i have started frequenting the “amish walmart” in this area & am planning a trip to check out a nearby habitat for humanity restore as well.
i want to be creative and unconventional.
any ideas?

here is what i see from my front porch as well as from my office. last night i was able to hear the frogs in the nearby creek…of course, i can also hear the traffic from a nearby highway…but that’s what happens when you can’t decide between rural & urban.
so far the town is nice. it’s just 700 and a handful of people. my kids aren’t yet convinced it’s the place for us…but i love it.
What an achievement to find such a beautiful house. congratulations to you! I know it must be overwhelming. If I lived nearby I would help you out as I know it’s a lot esp with 4 kids. I so admire you for doing this but you have a right to your panic attacks too. I have them and I have less reason! I suspect somehow you will make this work and it will be a beautiful home and that is also my wish for you – xo
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thank you!! xo
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Wishing you much fortune in your new place. It will be beautiful with all your art
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Congratulations. Wonderful view ❤️
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thank you!
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You got a fantastic deal. You have a home. Everything is going to be okay. A new wall here and there……some stuff in a box over there….then out of the box….then in another box for a while……in time it will all come together and it will feel so good….and you did it yourself…….good for you. I am proud of you, and happy for you. Onward!!!!!!
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thank you! i truly appreciate all of your support & treasure hunting 🙂 xo
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So very exciting! (Apart from the panic attacks) . a home to make new memories in!
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thank you! it is a fun & terrifying project. pretty much status quo for me. fun & terrifying.
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The Habitat for H people up here want to make profit, not help homeowners, pretty sure it’s policy, also my insurance will not allow wood burners, be aware of that.
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thanks! i am looking for insurance that does. i am going to have an electric backup to make the insurance companies happy.
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I got insurance through Benson on Main St., and I have wood stove coverage. Wood stove was only $50/year more.
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thank you!
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