Tuesday, September 11, 2012

part 35

Things that keep Melissa alive

Part 35: Downton Shabby

Meet my new boyfriend:


I know, he's quite a bit older than me - not much younger than my own mother, and his turf is on the thinning side.  But, I swear I'm not settling!  I see the potential in him, and like it or not, I will soon be spending much of my valuable free time with him.

I know that I shouldn't start a relationship expecting immediate improvements to the significant other, and I know that it doesn't work out for anybody else, but it's got to work for me!  He really doesn't have much choice in the matter.  Pretty soon, I'll have trained him to be more emotionally open, sensitive to other's needs and take out the garbage without complaint.  This blog might become one of those before and after home improvement blogs, going project by project through the house so that you can experience it first-hand.

The good news is that since I am buying in the fall, I don't feel pressure to fix up the yard much until spring.  I can start immediately on the inside and focus on the many, many ... many needs there for the whole winter season.

So, starting in about a week, you may not see me much.  But if you do, I'll be the one with house dust in my hair and paint under my nails.  Thank you, Downton Shabby, for keeping me alive by putting a roof over my head.  I'll try to return the favor.

4 comments:

jojoba said...

I still think you should've named it Downton Labby. I wanted you to get a friend for Walter.

Cox Family said...

Don't listen to Jenny Jo, stay away from the dogs. I can't wait to see your future blogposts and only wish I lived closer so I could come over and help you fix it up! I love the name of the house and I know that when you're done it will look beyond awesome.

Mary Ann said...

I think I like your new boyfriend already. Have you asked him if he's a porn addict? :)

Adele said...

Galatians, Melissa!

And don't worry about the marriage thing. Since Ange, Tracy, and I decided at Judy's wedding that you're next, it's bound to happen...right? ;)