Don’t get me wrong, I had a great time on vacation. But I am glad to be home and sleeping in my own bed once again. And also am glad to have the flying part over and done with. Why don’t they invent something that will get you back and forth quicker? I’m all for the Star Trek method…”Beam me up, Scottie!”

Spent the day today cleaning and putting away all my vacation purchases. I’m amazed, but I actually have enough room for all the new carnival glass, Occupied Japan knick-knacks, and other small goodies. Still have to wash all the Smurf glasses and B.C. glasses and pitcher…also have to clean out some kitchen cupboards in order to fit it all in!

Am not getting my new windows installed this week as originally planned. The contractor called yesterday to let me know he had broken his leg and had surgery 10 days ago. He offered to have someone else do the work, but I really trust him and decided to wait until his leg heals…probably sometime in September at the earliest. Really would have liked to have gotten the windows done now, but guess it’s just not meant to be.

So, will spend this week getting other *projects* finished up. Still have to do a bit of work to finally finish the tile work in the bathroom and am hopeful Patrick and I can also finish up the crown molding around the ceiling. Also need to do some outside painting and will be trying out my new orbital sander, starting the refinishing of my bedroom parquet floor. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, cooling down just a bit…

Am still not adjusted to the time change from eastern to pacific, but am trying to stay up as late as possible, hoping I’ll be back to *normal* by mid-week. It certainly is nice being able to stay home another week after my traveling vacation…

Seems as though the trip back east (and down south!) went awfully fast now that I’m back home. We did sooo much in the 11 days that I was gone, though…wedding, meeting up with old friends, lots of family get-togethers, tons of shopping, visiting new places…it’s no wonder I’m so tired today! I’m sure I’ll sleep quite well tonight.