Settling Down

Rectangular pillows and my newlyt assembled nightstand

Life is settling down, and I am living in my new nest as opposed to merely coping with my new nest.  Every day I make a to-do list;  some items have been on that list for a month!!! But with the cooler weather, my energy level has returned to normal and I am better able to keep chipping steadily away at the items that keep re-appearing.  The most odious have to do with floor washing...and while it's not a task I loooove, it's not normally one I hated--until now. 

People must be tired of hearing about these floors, ( I know I am tired of thinking about them)  but I never in my life have seen anything like them.  It takes multiple washings with 7 or 8 changes of water to finally get through to the surface.  I think I need a better mop, one where the washing cloth doesn't separate from the hardware when the cloth gets saturated.  I have two more rooms to tackle; fortunately they aren't quite as grimy as the kitchen and the entryway, although they are definitely bigger.  One bite at a time. 

Entryway runner to help keep the floor clean

The last of the IKEA furniture is coming together--I ran out of light today and will finish in the morning.  The enormous pile of cardboard has all been carved up and taken to the recycling bin.  I have the non-skid material down under the rugs, and found a little runner today to put in the entryway.  I even managed to wash a little of the hallway outside my door, but that task is for another day and another blog entry.  

I ordered a clic-clac today--a nicer futon-- and they will deliver it this week.  So the guest room will be ready for visitors.  I am cooking in my cheerful little kitchen, and making my usual weekly pot of soup.  My routine is returning to normal.

My camellia will soon need a new pot

I even felt like I could take time off last night to see a movie at the local art house theater, which is now only a block away! Michael Moore's Where to Invade Next was playing and although I knew what was contained in it, I still wanted to see it.  It's worth the price of admission, for sure.

Endless possibilities for the living room

I also received my carte de sejour--my permit to be in France legally.  It's good through August 2017 and I will renew it again in September of next year. That little chore is settled!!  So, I am getting on with the business of living, but still learning, still discovering.    During Saturday's marketing, at the boulangerie (the bread store) I saw something called "nid d'abeilles"  Literally it means "bees nest" but is better known as honeycomb. It's a simple vanilla custard between two layers of yellow cake--yummy!  I had never seen nor heard of this confection before, so I just had to try it.  I can still be delighted by something new on a regular basis. I am confident that this coming year will bring yet more "finds."

I am considering a white sofa!!!!