Almost done and we are IN

Hip Hip Hurray!

12 Jan 08, we have shifted in officially with the works of the charcoal stove, "always full" rice bin and lights on the 1st night procedures. I would say that it was not as difficult as we thought it would be although its true that we were exhausted from the lack of rest the past week, the whole process took lesser time and was not as tough as we anticipated. Perhaps when it is something we want and like, the chores seem meaningful.

I scrubbed and washed and packed like never before. I have moved houses many times before but the feel is totally different when its your OWN and FIRST house and when its OUR haven =) I have not seen the man this engaged in getting dirty too. I can feel his excitement too at our new journey to create truly our Home Sweet Home.

On fri night we washed and scrubbed all the floors. Seems like in the 48hours we had vacuumed, mopped and scrubbed non-stop. The buying to equip the haven never seems to end too as there are always things to puchase to make the place complete. The sofa area is lovely with the carpet and simple coffee table. The bedroom is cosy yet cheery with the perfect shade of paint and bedsheet. and my fav place? the balcony with the perfect table and lovely greens. In the morn its the perfect place for breakfast as we soak in the daylight and enjoy the morning breeze. We spy on our neighbors too haha and dog watch from our little corner of tranquility.

Sneak peek of the current look, we will be adding more touches to make the place complete:

First cooked dinner (i am proud after not cooking for almost a year the man says chix wings and veggie was good, preparation and cooking all done in a hour speedy gonzales!) and a much better dinner 2nd time round in terms of portion and it was an impromptu meal requested by the man. pardon the newspaper-ed table, dining table not in yet so we made do.

pretty upset that he has to be outstationed again for 11days. there is so much to pack still and things to re-arrangement. feels a little overwhelmed to have to be alone in the new home and due to the hectic weeks we have not really enjoyed chilling out as most nights it was too late by the time we settle down and its off to bed. Hopefully when he is back we can establish some nice habits and schedules so we can enjoy this lovely haven we have painstakenly established together.

Next up.....wallpapering this sat and mirrors installation.