An update? What?

I’m sorry I haven’t been updating. Life, as always, has gotten a little crazy. Between our kitchen remodel, my getting sick and our preparing to go on vacation, I haven’t been able to find a moment to sit down and update the world on, well, our kitchen remodel, my getting sick and our vacation plans. But fear not! For I am here and ready to write!

First our kitchen remodel. We’ve finally gotten our kitchen back to ourselves. The last remaining pieces are our dishwasher and microwave that are being delivered and installed this weekend. We also need to ask the installers to come back and fix some hinges on our cabinets and to install our hardware. That, unfortunately, is going to have to wait a few more weeks until we return home. Last week I had set a Salvation Army pickup request to come pick up some large items that we had in our kitchen that we were intending to donate. The items included a wooden counter, a small microwave, a small filing cabinet, and a big box of miscellaneous items including but not limited to Tupperware, a popcorn machine and a backpack. Hubby and I brought the items out to the curb last night around 8 and by 10 the majority of the items were gone. I was a little miffed because I had good intentions, but then realized that there were some decent items out there and the people who took them can probably make good use out of them. I mean, they would’ve been taken by someone eventually, right? Lesson learned: the next time I make a Salvation Army request, I’ll keep the items in my house and be home to pass them over. When the kitchen is completely finished I will post before and after pictures. It looks great and neither Hubby nor I can believe this is our kitchen!

As previously stated, I’m getting sick. I’ve been exhausted for weeks and last week I started developing a slight cough. The cough has started to worsen yet it’s not bad enough that it wakes me up at night. Not yet that is. My nose isn’t congested but my head sure is stuffy. I also sound like a man. I’m trying to eat better, stay hydrated and load up on Vitamin-C. I’m getting on a plane next week and we all know it’s never fun to fly when you’re sick. I may have to knock myself out with some Nyquil for the ride if it gets too bad.

I like to call my upcoming vacation a working vacation because for the majority of it I’m going to be running around like a headless chicken. My BFF is getting married and I am the MOH (matron of honor. Technically the maid of honor, but since I’m used goods (married) I’m now a matron). The festivities and nuptials will take place down the Cape the week of July 4^th. The stress of coordinating with my fellow bridesmaids (all nine of them) and planning parties for the bride is equal to planning my own wedding. It’s exhilarating and fun but I know I’m going to be happy when it’s all over. But I’m going to be sad, too. I will have after wedding blues like I had following my own wedding. So many emotions for one 6-hr day! Hubby and I decided to travel back east a few days earlier so we can dedicate some time to our friends and family. We’re already booked! I just know that I’m going to need a vacation from my vacation when I get back. I’m mostly looking forward to being away from work and to sleeping in. We’re renting a car so we won’t have to depend on anyone else for rides – we’ll be able to come and go as we please.  Excellent. The best part? We get to load up on Dunkin Donuts! YES!!!

This is probably the last post for a few weeks so soak me in, folks. Stay safe and I hope you all have a great 4^th of July!