Plan "B"

Well, Plan "A" didn't work out. I'm still going to sell my place, but I'll be staying in California. Yes, there was a bit of wishful thinking for a while, but mine is not to reason why. Mine is but to be shocked and die - I guess. I torn the countertops out of the kitchen and the particle board is exposed. It's lovely. I bought a big sheet of board and a new stainless steel sink from HomeDepot last night to replace the old one. I'm going to spend my evening tonight under the sink disconnecting all the supply hoses, garbage disposal, drain and dishwasher stuff. There's a lot going on, and the friendly kids at HomeDepot wanted $150-250 for the priviledge of doing it for me. Honestly though, I'd rather be at Salsa or spinning at the gym instead of under a sink, but it will be nice to have the kitchen done.

The new granite is going to look great. There are a bunch of shades of brown, with little pieces of black which will match the black appliances.

Now, I have to think about carpet. I'm still on the fence with the carpet. It's pretty good quality and in pretty good shape, but I'd have to take out a few stains. Also, it's green - yuck. Well, it's green in the living room. Kim's room is rose colored, and mine is light brown.

Lastly, if Kim doesn't end up moving in with her boyfriend, I'll have to figure out the furniture thing. I seriously thought she'd come back from vacation engaged, but oh well.