dishwasher

Home ownership is a lot like puberty. It's hard to get used to all the changes that are going on. For instance, today I have a dishwasher. It's small and white. I think I like it, but it's going to take some getting used to. I guess I might need soap for it. What a pain.

What's incredibly fabulous is the 3 new electrical outlets in my kitchen. Added one each also to the bedroom, office, bathroom, and mudroom. These are very exciting new additions to an otherwise underpowered household. I can't wait to plug things in. Like the washer and dryer. There will be a post-laundromat party. The Po-Lau era will begin.

Got my JCPenny delivery finally, so I'm also the new owner of ivory energy-saving cellular blinds for the office. So now I know how I'll be spending my weekend.

If I'm real lucky, my contractor will come over this week and regrout the tile in the kitchen counter; I'll finish the painting; and the kitchen will be done done done. Chances are, though, I won't be that lucky. There's always February.

Heading out the Arizona next week to spend time with family. Work's going great -- two weeks off gives a girl a nice fresh perspective. Happy new year to all.