Before and Afters

Before I get to the pictures I wanted to give an update on the job search. There are two openings in the area, one Spanish and one English. I have my applications in at both places, but haven't heard anything. I have also submitted my applications to what feels like a million other schools. Things are going to work out, but the suspension between the present and future can be conflicting at times. It seems like I am working really hard to get a job and when I walk into middle school or high school I know it's where I want to be, but when I think back to student teaching I realize how tough it was to fit in life things (grocery shopping, laundry, watching TV with Daniel, enjoying life, etc). I managed and told myself it was temporary, but a real job won't be temporary, in theory, and I wonder how the excitement of my first job will blend with the time consuming responsibility/stress that comes with it. Lucky for me I have no experience that indicates I won't be able to handle or enjoy this next stage of life, but I might have to over analyze things a time or two.

Now for the pictures.

Living Room

We still have a couple shelves to hang by the TV.

Slipcover!!!!

Office The bookshelf was relocated due to Daniel's weight bench. I've gotten used to this less than decorative piece of furniture, but I did manage to cut most of it out of the second picture.

Kitchen

Daniel was a hero on the plate wall. I think of things...he does the measuring to make it happen.

Guest Bedroom

The white shelves are from Target and were a great deal.

Master Bedroom.

The blue looks lighter than it actually it is. It's more of a gray blue in real life.

Master Bath

The picture above the toilet looks higher in this picture than in reality.

Now all we need are guest to come and enjoy our beautiful home! We're getting ready to work on the lawn. Daniel doesn't seem to think weeds are an acceptable substitute for grass. I'm not a green thumb by instinct so it will be an adventure, but maybe I'll get a tan with all the time outside...ha!