random thoughts – Day 2,293 (Thursday) – tackling the list

Much like the running project list I always maintained for work, there is a running list of projects for the house. The rate of additions to the list usually exceeds the pace of completed items coming off. This week, progress is being recorded.

On Wednesday, pruning was done out front and the oil tank enclosure out back was covered with a fresh coat of spray paint. Today, the plan for artsy-fartsy embellishment of the tank cover took shape with a list of spray paint colors to be procured and an solid plan for the design.

Also today, the narrow window in the bathroom adjoining the main bedroom received a coating of static cling privacy film. The film replaces a privacy curtain which was attached by rods at the top and bottom of the window and made the window inaccessible. 

It was about an hour of fun with a spray bottle of water, scissors, and a box cutter. The hardest part of working with the film was trimming the excess after it was in place. I probably need a new blade. Bonus content with the new film is the option to open the window for air flow. A different pattern of film was bought for the guest bathroom, which will probably be installed on Friday. The second window should be much quicker now that I'm experienced in the technique. Maybe I can hire myself out for oil tank cover painting and window privacy film installation. 

The walls in the bedroom and dining room are beginning to speak to me and the artwork plan is formulating. The added bonus to finally hanging art on the walls is the clearing of space in the craft room so it can become functional (also on the list).

I love the taste of progress. It’s delicious like chocolate. Or Ben & Jerry Karamel Sutra ice cream.