Shar, a huge motivator was that Ty didn’t think I would (not could – he keeps telling me I should just do all the stuff I am always wishing he had time to do around the house) do it. Once I said I was doing it, and I caught a note of doubt in his response, I HAD to do it. Plus also, I wouldn’t have done it if it had been something little. Obviously (I can’t even get up the gumption to hang paintings in my house). The way my brain works, if I’m not biting off more than I can chew, I’m not even going to open my mouth.

Just do it! You’ll be so glad you did…eventually. And you’ll learn so much and feel so empowered!

Thank you! Yes, in the end it’s always worth it. But man, in the middle it feels like the end. In a bad way.

How come no saws? Southeastern Idaho. It’s not like we don’t have Spring or Fall, it’s just that those seasons are short and unpredictable. And I am always cold. I eat my ice cream in front of a space heater when it’s 98 degrees out, so I might not be the best judge of “cold” weather.

Oh, I wish that, too! It would have been so nice to have someone to commiserate with. I mean, besides Sandra via Skype.