Internal clock

Today, while doing a crossword standing in the return line at home depot, my internal clock gonged like it was midnight in Back To the Future. Not because I suddenly got an urge to procreate, or defy space-time continuum, but because I realized that I was looking around excitedly for what other cool new toy I could possibly buy before checking out, and it felt so reminiscent of my younger self's excitement at going to the mall, imaging all the high-fashion couture styles I could create from Limited Too teeshirts. Then I got a little older and the mall was replaced by the fabric store, with a poignant condescension toward anyone that simply bought clothes at the mall - how commonly.

When I bought my first sewing machine and learned how to use it by trial-and-error, I knew my habit would have to be supported, so I got a job at Joann's fabrics (where I proceeded to spend half my paycheck on fabric). I wasn't very good, but I always had grand ideas. Sometimes making new clothes from fabric, sometimes tailoring and sprucing cool finds at thrift stores and Garment District (the years living in Cleveland were amazing for this. I miss the salvation armies). I think if I had a dressform I might pick it up again. But now, with my sewing machine broken, my energy has been redirected toward DIY projects around the house nonstop. I recently moved into a beautiful "fixer upper" in a lot of ways, and I'm doing my best at fixing upping. My clock has hit adulttime. But at least its in a fun DIY way - I still get to experiment and not worry about things being perfect. Nothing matches in my new apartment. At all. I used to try but the imperfection makes it extra comfortable.

So, why blog about it?

1. I am so ADD that 1 project leads to 10 and without recording it I may just forget!
2. I am so ADD that those 10 projects may go unfinished and yet I will add another, as my friends can attest to with this recent move. My clothes are still in boxes but I've already done about 10 different things. I need something to keep my accountable.
3. I was puttying up some holes today and realized I've done this before, but don't remember my own tips. So hopefully this will help me reference my own experience.
4. So many people on pinterest, apartment therapy, etc. with many different tips I want to draw from.
5. I'm terrible about money. I'm going to try to keep track of how much I'm spending on each project here.
6. I'm terrible about time. Hoping that keeping track of how long I spend on each project will help me be realistic before I take on projects.

I aspire to make a new blog entry for each project, to be written during breaks, while paint is drying, etc., and maybe afterwards.

So, today's project was...
Finishing the bathroom.

Today's new project became...
Fixing the stupid screen door in my kitchen!