Monday, February 11, 2019

Pfft

Snow was minimal. Wind was impressive, and streets were icy this morning. Had to go slow, and some folks don't understand that, as per. By the time I got off this afternoon, it was too warm for hat and gloves, and the coat was too much in the car. I opened the windows waiting for a long light, and aired the place out. Streets were not just clear, but in many places, dry.

Took out six empty paint cans to the bin. I don't think they are accepted in the recycle, sadly. I save the gas of a trip out to the dump, at least. And remove a fire hazard from the basement. More shifting when I got home, so I can get more dirt cleared and paint down, boxes cleared. Dull work, but to a purpose.

Dylan's decided on a golden yellow for the music room, and I have to agree. It will glow in daylight, and make everything more visible with the red night lighting. Will use the same color for the shopcombo.

I don't care what the designers say... correction, I resent designers as a whole, and violently object when they recommend dark colors for walls in any room in a house. Backstage at a theater, maybe. I care what they say, and want to slap them for it. At least white is... can be functional. Can't say it's nicer, just brighter. That's just an apartment dweller for decades in revolt against eggshell walls and beige carpets. Ugh.

I am not neutral about my walls, damnit.

Got off work very early, and it doesn't break my heart.


5 comments:

Nimble said...

Hearing about your home-work is inspiring. I'm aiming for a summer move and will be sorting, cleaning and packing during spring. Gods help me.

Zhoen said...

Nimble,

Start early with the stuff you won't need often. Christmas ornaments, for instance. The "good" china, if you have that. Winter clothes as soon as it's warm enough to box up. Soft goods surrounding delicates. You can be half packed a month or more out.

Then a bin for the stuff you'll need every day, and keep it open until moving day. Take that over first. I made sure I had what I needed for a cup of tea on the first trip. Dylan made sure he had a guitar.

The gods won't help, unless you have enough boxes and tape. Then they will send a light, lucky bit of rain on moving day.

Rouchswalwe said...

"a golden yellow for the music room" ♪ ♫ ♪ ♪ ♪ Ja!!!

Catalyst said...

Having been renters all of our lives together we know what you mean about "eggshell walls and beige carpets."

Zhoen said...

Rou,
Golden notes.

Cat,
Oh, yeah. Grew up in a house, thirty years of beige. Now, I'm going a little color mad.