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Practically imperfect in every way. Start with a lot of silliness. Mix in some insecurities and a handful of awkwardness. Add a pound of naivety, innocence, and child-like wonderings. Blend well. Half-bake and top off with a sprinkle of imagination and dollop of dreams. It’s the recipe for me!

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  • "Moral of the story: Do not look at the gap. The gap is the mind-killer. Remember how Wile E. Coyote never fell down until he saw the chasm? It’s just like that." --Taylor "Tei" Lindstrom, Rogue Ink

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  • "I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps. And I believe that our education like, such as South Africa, and, the Iraq, everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa, and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children."

    --Caitlin Upton, Miss South Carolina Teen 2007

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  • Jacob: "I need to operate on my frog, but first he needs some amnesia."

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Three Cheers For… ME!

August 5, 2005

I hate credit cards. Shortly before the boys were born, we decided to get rid of all our credit cards, and close the accounts. With the exception of our mortgage, my car, my student loans, and some loans from our parents, the rule has been “if we can’t afford to buy it with cash, we can’t afford to buy it.” That is, until Tuesday.

When we bought this house, my first complaint was the neutral decor. Specifically, the builder beige carpeting. We knew then that we would tear out the carpeting in the living room and dining room and replace it with wood laminate floors eventually. “Eventually” came on Tuesday, as did the end of our seven year freedom from credit cards.

The no payments, no interest for six months plan from Home Depot seemed the smart way to go. Two days, many sore muscles, and $800 later, we have a carpet-free lower level. The only thing more satisfying than having new floors, is being able to say that I installed them myself. Rob tore out the old carpeting and moved the furniture. He also did clean-up and will be responsible for having the carpet pieces hauled away. But the installation? I did it. Measuring, cutting, installing? Me. You may be able to see in the pictures that I haven’t yet installed the quarter-round moulding around the baseboards. That’ll be pretty simple though.


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4 Responses to “Three Cheers For… ME!”

  1. The Sister Says:
    August 6th, 2005 at 7:45 pm

    Wow looks awesome. Can u help me do my kitchen?

  2. D.T. Says:
    August 8th, 2005 at 11:14 am

    Shut up, you did that? WOW…I’ve always wanted hardwood floors, but here in Arizona, it’s almost of an absurd idea, because mostly everyone is into having their house look like a desert…crazy fools…yeah, but no, I really do like your floors and I love the color of your walls! Tell me…did the TV show FRIENDS have anything to do with it?

  3. nicholasjcoleman Says:
    August 8th, 2005 at 12:40 pm

    Wow. That is impressive. My dad had his installed by someone and yours looks just as good. That was only $800? That’s not too bad for getting the whole floor finished.

  4. Janet Says:
    August 9th, 2005 at 8:01 pm

    Looks like somebody is going to love IKEA.:)

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