While it Snows

The current state of my living room. Since retiring in September I've been trying to work on a list of projects that need to be done in the house that I can do. Used to love painting. Maybe it's not as fun to do ceilings. It's been about 20 years since my ceilings have been painted and it was time. I've done all the painting inside my house since I've lived here.  There are some small plaster repairs to do before I finish and apply the final coat of paint. It may take a while because I can't seem to find the motivation/energy. I now have all the time I want but don't know if it's age or my health, probably both contributing to wanting to just sit and relax. After working 45 years what should I expect. Maybe I haven't given myself time to just rest? 

It's time to start seeds but I can't do it until I finish the living room because the area in my dining room where I start seeds is clutter with items moved there while I paint. This should motivate me to keep going on my project. I still have all the trim around the doors, book case, fire place mantel, and stairs to do. I've done most of the crow molding in the ceiling. The molding around baseboards can be done with things put back in place. Maybe I'll feel better then when my living room is back in order. The kitchen ceiling is next to be done but it's a much smaller area. Finally I'll do the dining room ceiling which should take some time. I hope to finish painting the living area so by spring I can return to decluttering and going through things to give to the thrift store. I did well with one room right after retirement and want to start the second room. 

People asked what I'm going to do now that I'm retired? I have a huge list of things mainly in the house. I think they're different types of people. Those like me who feel their home is a important place to them and like it a certain way, and those that like a home just to rest their head and prefer to travel. I do plan to take a trip in the future but that's not my priority. I also don't feel safe traveling at this time with all the conflict going on in the world. Hopefully I can get my painting done before spring because gardening will be my priority and enjoying the outdoors and beautiful weather. The Philadelphia Flower Show opens February 28th and I'm looking forward to it. Going to buy a pass so I can go back as many times as I want to until it closes. Also looking forward to Mothers Day at Longwood Gardens. I have to get off the sofa below and get started. We are having our second snow storm in 2 days. I shoved this morning and put down salt. Hopefully I won't need to go back and shovel again. The snow is supposed to stop and it'll rain. The rain should wash the snow away. Maybe tomorrow I can get out of the house to enjoy the flowers at the plant nursery. Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

Hyacinth smells wonderful. Going to bring up more from the basement.

A bad decision made on a cold night sitting in bed. My car was in the shop being repair. It was hit while parked on my street. I couldn't get to the garden center so I ordered on line. My daughter would have taken me. She takes me any where I don't want to drive. Not having my car was my excuse. Two plants delivered with damage from the cold although a heat pack was in the box. I hoped the company would wait to ship it until a little better weather but they came. Notified the company and sent these pictures of the damage. Hopefully the plants will be replaced or I'll be reimbursed. I've ordered from this company before without problems. They have beautiful plants.

Completed last night. Puzzles that a gardener would choose. Before breaking it apart and putting it back in the box, I took time to look at all the small details in the greenhouse. I'll do this puzzle again maybe next year and look for how it can be glued down and framed. Going to order more puzzles hopefully I can find a sale because puzzles can be pricey.