Friday is finally upon us! It has been a long, emotional, grueling week. After day four of no sleep for me, Tuesday the Mr called to get the electrician out to see about redoing the panel and he also called the drywall company who does have experience in soundproofing. They are both coming out Monday. So that has meant a mad dash of you know, finally taking down the Christmas stuff before Valentines Day and we'll be spending this weekend cleaning all of the spots they'll need to be in in order to do their jobs/give an appropriate estimate. I'm a little terrified because I'm very worried about the stringer going upstairs being the main transmitter of sound after we spend whatever to put drywall over the existing on that wall. And you can bet we're going to be watching some of it because I know we're not going to be able to afford doing the dog neighbors wall but hers is a straight shot on the wall. I have no true idea what he's going to tell us price wise but as I said the other day, moving is not an option and our mental health is just completely swirling. I'm holding onto weight because I'm getting literally ZERO sleep. That is not an exaggeration. I have crippling insomnia just waiting for him to slam all night long. Two white noise machines and a pillow over my head do nothing. Wearing earplugs rip my ears up but they're going to have to be the temporary solution until we can add mass between us. I try to keep telling myself if we ever do get to move after winning a scratch off like My Lottery Dream Home then soundproofing will be a selling point. (Of course, you actually have to play to win but still.)
Anyhoo, let's move into:
Best and Worst Fish for Your Health (Well Mr, I guess we can kiss the orange roughy goodbye. I know you're sad. 😏 )
6 Triceps Extension Variations to Strengthen Your Arms, No Matter Your Fitness Level or Abilities (If you want shapely biceps, apparently the key is to round out the triceps too so I need to get on these!)
All About Muscle Knots, Including Causes, Treatment, and Prevention (I've got some good ones right now and by 'good' I mean royal PITA's!)
Intense exercise encourages coronary artery calcification (Well um this is kind of terrifying. I guess no HIIT for me on a consistent basis!)
7 Big Marriage Issues Therapists Are Seeing Right Now (Yep, we're suffering from a few of these too.)
Six Ways Self-Defeating Humor Takes a Terrible Toll (I grew up with this, mimicked what I saw and heard and as a result, I am literally the worst bully I could ever ask for.)
5 Ways to Refresh Your Space Without Buying Anything New (Some good ideas to mix it up and make stuff feel new to you.)
Why You Should Consider Blurring Out Your House On Google Maps (Yep. The world is nuts enough- no need to give strangers your home on a silver platter.)
The Dark Secret Behind Grocery Store Rotisserie Chicken (I don't get these but I know many people do and now I never will. Eww.)
Inside a 17th-century farmhouse inhabited by the seventh great-grandson of the man who built it (Oh my Lord, move me in!!)
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We dropped off my car this morning for potentially rusted brakes. When it rains, it pours. 😕 It's Valentine's weekend if anyone still celebrates that. I always go through phases and I'm kind of riding the line this year. I make it clear NEVER get me flowers for Vday because that just stresses me out between the price and them giving you their crappiest flowers quality wise. No thanks. I'll probably throw together a little afternoon tea or something in between us cleaning for the contractors. Please wish us all the luck. I am not okay.
Any plans for the weekend? Do you celebrate Valentines Day?
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While we do have our work cut out for us this weekend, I believe that knowing it is all in support of future mental health for us both is going to be all the motivation we need to kick butt. We will still manage to find some time to celebrate V-day in there too. TGIF!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry it's been such a horrendous week. Not being able to sleep is so awful and it becomes a terrible loop. I am glad that the companies are coming out so quickly though for estimates and you didn't have to wake several weeks to get an appointment. Mentally it's a good start knowing that some answers are coming in a few days.
ReplyDeleteWe don't really do anything for Valentine's Day. I did get him a card from the pooch that I'll put in his car for him for when he leaves for work. It's a busy weekend with appointments, church, and house cleaning. I'm happy I got the laundry done yesterday so only living room blankets are left to do. Empty laundry baskets always make me smile! =o) I hope you can get at least some sleep this weekend. Solid afternoon naps would feel really good for you right now!