I really feel bad for not posting a lot lately. I just havn't had much going on. My couch slipcover is in stall mode until I can have a weekend free of plans to tackle sewing the slipcover which I spent three hours pinning as well as the back and seat cushions.
I'm excited about a few things though. I was a little premature but updated my sidebar for some of our debt. It's not official or anything but this month we will have not one but two cars paid off. The ironic thing about this is neither of them are driveable. How crazy is that? We are using our tax return to pay off our old daily driver my 1999 Subaru Forester which just went through engine number two and is sitting waiting for the title so we can sell it to someone who wants it for parts (car universe, please grant my wish). That will be paid this Friday. Our last payment to my dad for our 1987 Porsche will be a week later. Problem is it needs a little bit of work to make it driveable.
We got our new to us Saab back last Friday after it needing a new engine (what is it with us and engines?). The dealership paid to have a used one with less miles put in. We had only owned it less than 48 hours when that debacle happened. I'm really liking the Saab. It's super comfortable with leather seats, dual climate control (front and back), heated seats all around (the SK's are loving that!), a sun roof (oh how I missed that), a killer stereo system, hand controls on the steering wheel for the stereo and more. This is more C's car than mine so I will bide my time and save my pennies until I can get this...
I'm not gonna lie. I kinda dig the racing stripes. Never thought I would say that. I DON'T dig the four fog lights on the front of this one and I would certianly love a sunroof too. This car is so me. Grey is my go to color in so many ways lately. We painted the living, dining and hallway of our condo in grey. Our Saab is silver with grey interior and I want me a grey mini cooper!
By the end of the month I will have put $950 on CC # 4 which is scheduled to be paid off in July. In fact, all of our credit cards should be paid off by year end. Yee Haw! Once that happens I can relax and plan a real vacation. A vacation to somewhere like Hawaii or Mexico. Pretty much anyplace full of sun where I can stick my toes in the sand, drink fruity drinks with little umbrellas and relax.
I am starting a career development class in 13 days (yes I am counting) that I am super excited about. I have a big birthday coming up at the end of July. I am contemplating going here for the Saturday before my birthday. Wine and Yurts, what more could a girl ask for? They have a spa too!
The Yurts featuer King sized beds, sky dome in the center of the roof, private bath, refrigerator, iPod docking station, sitting area, patio deck, wifi and vineyard or river gorge view.
Meanwhile, I am totally addicted to this design blog House Tweaking. Dana and her husband just bought a new (to them) house. They have decided to downsize so she can stop working and take care of their two boys full time. The new house is lovingly named The Underdog. It's a mess they are remodleing while still living in their old house that is for sale. I am really intrigued by this because my husband and I are looking at three years until his youngest graduates from high school. One of our ideas is to buy or build a small open floor plan house.
Another is to sell our condo and live in an Airstream trailer like this guy (Apartment Therapy is so cool!).
Buying a rambler we could make our own is certainly something we consider. We are thinking of moving to a warmer climate so the house buying may possibly be put on hold for a few years. When I look at photos online of houses for sale in my area I really try to look past the old cruddy kitchen cabinets and hideous flooring to see the potential for the four walls I am considering. Watching Dana and her husband as they turn their Underdog in to the home of their dreams will be certain inspiration and a great guide.
Speaking of addictions, I am currently adddicted to the TV show Supernatural. We borrowed season one from our neighbor. Right now we are on season two which we have to get from Netflix via DVD (how old school) since it's not streaming.
Today was a nice sunny day here in the greater Seattle area. It got to 60 at least. I am so ready for the grey gloomy days of winter (and even spring) to be gone. One thing about our area is even when it's warm during the day it cools off at night unless you are in eastern Washington or it's August.
Well, I have rambled enough. Hope you all are well and more more consistent posting coming soon. Like the reveal of my slipcovered couch!
