yard

With school starting, I have let household things fall even more by the wayside, including the yard. I totally need to mow the lawn, and it's not raining today, and my class doesn't meet today, so I might just do it. I have an old-fashioned push mower because I hate the smell of gas/exhaust. I've thought about getting an electric mower but haven't bothered to research it yet--I probably should because the push mower can be a pain as it doesn't cut very closely and is awkward when coming around corners, etc.

We're thinking about buying some of those "leaf guard" gutters because gutter-cleaning is another task I avoid. I hear they are kind of pricey, but two of our neighbors have them and swear by them, and I guess they have a guarantee and stuff. Plus we really haven't spent any money on the house in a while. We bought a new desk and chair for T recently, but that was a pretty small expense as we went to Ikea--the desk was only $25, and it's nice.

getting impatient..

Well, our apartment still isn't done. A 2 week project is now entering it's 7th. THOUGH I received word that the cabinets & I'm hoping counter tops were delivered today. So Martin(our super) should be installing them this afternoon. I'm hoping to walk into the apartment tomorrow morning and have it look closer to an actual home...

Joan and I left an upset message on our landlords voicemail this weekend and it seems to of had a serious impact. We don't have to pay rent for September. The cabinets are there today and he claims the electrician and plummer will be there today as well, though I'm doubtful about that.

I just scored the former communal bookshelf for my own bedroom. So all of my books are finally in one space also. It's great! Also, My old book shelf went along my wall. It went above my bed and I was always worried it was going to fall down and crush me. Of course, it never even moved.