I don't know why I switched from my usual iced latte to a hot drink made with two shots of ristretto served with skim milk but I did and I was wired like it was 1986.
Wired enough that when I came home from a full days work I decided to switch bedrooms from the little cosy room in the front to the larger room at the back.
This involved 3 dressers, one old (read heavy) pie safe, 2 beds, bedside table, lamps, 2 mattresses, 2 boxsprings, well you get the picture.
About 45 minutes into it, as I was attempting to wrestle a box spring out of an old brass bed frame I realized my shoulder was screaming.
It had been screaming since Christmas so I listened and after a brief look outside to see who was home, I text Vicky, my glamorous but strong friend across the street, for help.
Three minutes later, full make up, blonde hair flowing, still dressed from work, she was at my door asking what we were doing. Moving bedrooms I told her.
At some point as we were shoving my mattress through the little hallway she asked me if I had taken a caffeine pill.
I am a caffeine pill I told her. Flat white still at work.
45 minutes later we were as done as we were gonna get.
By Sunday I had my clothes moved into the new closet, plants and shelves arranged, pictures hung and had slept like an angel both nights. The sun rises on the front of the house. This has confused Gus so much this morning he let me sleep in till 7:15, believe me when I say this does not happen.
Also believe me when I say I was almost late for work.
I have now created more work for myself because I have to get the little room back into fighting shape before I can rent it out.
And this is a busy week. But I'm pretty sure I know where I can purchase that extra get up and go I'll so desperately need.
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Well go you! Both for doing the work and for knowing when to get help:). And I love your pink toile chair.
ReplyDeleteThank you, love that chair too. Never easy asking for help,but always rewarding!
DeleteNothing like some extra caffeine to get a project in motion!
ReplyDeleteFirst time I ever had a Flat White I was with my late hubby in his hometown of Box Hill ( right outside Melbourne , AUS). IMHO, it is nothing short of legal speed-as you have found out, LOL. It was Daz's fave coffee drink-made me smile when I saw it being added to the SB menu.
You should buy a round of 'em for your shop when V-day hits-imagine all you and your team could accomplish!
Yeah, especially considering they all drink tea or decaf mistos.....maybe I'll sneak a little surprise in on 'em.
DeleteLegal speed, exactly.
Quite ambitious you are! But I'm here alone during the day doing the same thing, only the nearest coffee shop to me is 45 minutes away. So I'm not getting done near as much you. Again though, one of your good friends to the rescue.
ReplyDeletelove that cottage picture and the red chair. Happy late morning sleeping! :)
Have to do a close up of that cottage picture, it is British and covered with climbing roses.
DeleteThank god for friends!
I tried a flat white last week...still prefer my Americano but I order decaf!
ReplyDeleteIt's so refreshing changing the furniture around....if only my husband would not insist on changing it back the minute i leave!
Does he really? It would then become an ongoing game for me.
DeleteThe Dollhouse :-)
You tried to move bedrooms all by yourself??!! Man that must have been some strong coffee!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad to know that I will be able to see some pics of my old beloved room on Instagram more often! :)
Have a great week Jane!
It was, and you know I can handle caffeine...or I could!
DeleteGus is in heaven. You know he loves that room.
oooof! Watch that shoulder! x
ReplyDeleteOh I know....I am daft.
DeleteObviously my coffee vocabulary needs some updating, I had to look up ristretto, and it sounds like something I need in my life. I'm still not sure what flat white is, but gather I need to get to know some baristas.
ReplyDeleteI cringed when you mentioned your shoulder. Thank you for asking for help! Having a new room will be fun. And you get an extra 45 minutes of sleep!
I cringed when I wrote about my shoulder...dear god don't let me retear it...my daily mantra.
DeleteTry one, you'll thank me throughout your sleepless night.
Just read about it. My new best friend.
DeleteShoulder, did you say shoulder? Ouch. You sound like me, we got a new TV for Christmas, mounted it on the wall which meant the etagere the old one was in had to be moved to another room where it didn;t fit unless we moved something else out which we moved to another room, my whole upstairs is in complete crazy flumox due to purchasing one lousy TV. Maybe I should call Vicky.
ReplyDeleteOuchy indeed. Not easy incorporating something new is it? Now think of doing it in 918 sq. feet.
DeleteAnybody want a desk?
Hmmm, I have a few projects about which I have been procrastinating...flat white you say?
ReplyDeleteGet them done yet?
DeleteChanging bedrooms is so good every now and then! it looks nice.
ReplyDeleteA flat white with skim milk? who knew? I'll ask for that the next time and save the calories. Oh, do it love that drink, tho. xoxo
Right? Delish and with skim, all the power and 1/3 less the fat. Winner!
DeleteI need a next door neighbor with a sense of humor like yours. I'd gladly help shove furniture with my shoulder and knee for you.I've been doing it forever.Thanks for my morning laugh.
ReplyDeleteHouse to my right is empty.....
Deletemy furniture wrestling days are over - two crap shoulders but when I'm without help and have to move something heavy, leverage counts for a lot!
ReplyDeleteGonna get me some restreto as soon as I look it up
You're gonna thank me#olddays
DeleteI'm not sure how I feel now... Do I get over to Starbucks, or stay far far away? ;)
ReplyDeleteJane, you are too funny! But this is the way it's done!
ReplyDeleteJane
Hi, Really great effort. Everyone must read this article. Thanks for sharing.
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