Home Improvement!

I decided today that if I'm gonna be having boys over to the house, there's some home improvement projects need doin'! That way my home truly reflects the uptown, classy chick that I really am. I called J. who is an expert in this stuff and has done many projects at her various homes as well as for friends and she agreed to help me out. I know many of my neighbors have done cool things like install tile, hardwoods, granite countertops, etc. Before J. comes over I need to make a list of things I would like to do, that way she can advise me on budget. But I should be able to fit all the small stuff into my current finances and maybe 1-2 of the bigger items. Small items like: Redoing the banisters. Repainting a few places. Getting my patio in order and looking nice. Updating things in both bathrooms, like the cabinets? Fixing the cabinets in the kitchen. And I'm sure J. will have other valuable input. Big items: Tile in the upstairs bathroom!!! This would be priority as I despise that horrible linoleum in there now! Replacing the upstairs carpet, though that might have to wait depending on $. A new refrigerator so I can have the icemaker I've always dreamed of! But J.'s the expert and I will listen to what she has to say.

I was good and went straight home last night and took myself to bed and made myself stay there. I fell asleep for a little while but was woken up by a text coming in from little drummer boy. Just friendly stuff, nothing heavy and I responded in kind. Then I was up for a little while longer and fell asleep soon after and slept all night which I needed to. God knows I need my beauty rest and on top of that, my body was about to collapse, revolt, go on strike.

I still need a date/escort for the upcoming Reserve dinner and I am not sure how to proceed with that. I called G. today and left a message to see if I can talk him into coming into town for it; I guess he would be my 1st choice. There's a couple of other options if G. don't pan out but I am not sure of the best way to approach the other contenders. This dinner is a big deal and it'll take a certain type of individual to be able to handle the experience.