:: Brinna's ::

:: Monday, April 11, 2005 ::

Wow, I've gotten a lot done in the last couple days. I'm done with my armoire/hutch, I even took a pic. And a before/after pic of my room. I got some cheap sheets and a comforter from Ross, but my pillow is still out in the trailer. I don't think I'm going to actually sleep in the room until I get back from Alabama, but I've got most of my stuff moved now. I'm keeping myself from getting into the pile of baby stuff until I actually have somewhere to put it. My crib and dresser/changer should be here when I get back, so I'll just wait until then.

I made my reservation for my room at Ft. Rucker, it sounds perfect. It's only $24/night, and it has a microwave, fridge, iron and board, dishes, a continental breakfast, a vcr, a desk, and a table. Not a very big room, of course, but who needs space? :) I'll be by myself with my crafts.

I went to get my oil changed and the tires rotated at Midas before the trip..pretty good deal, monetarily. When I picked up my car they gave me a scary lecture about how badly worn my brakes are and that I should get them replaced immediately. What I want to know is, is it true? I've had services suggested to me before. An engine flush was 'strongly suggested' to me at Jiffy Lube. I was driving a brand new, 9 mo. old Toyota. They tried to tell me my engine oil was so thick it was like sludge or tar. Yeah, right. The oil looked pretty good when I looked at the dipstick! I took it to the dealer for the next oil change and they said the oil was like new. The point is, I haven't noticed any problems with my brakes. I still have great braking distance, no loud squealing, nothing to suggest my brakes are on their last leg. Granted, brakes are a very important safety system on a car...so Dad's going to check them out tonight after work. He's already been able to tell me that the rear brakes are just fine. I looked up midas online and found lots of bad reviews, so I'm not sure where to take it. I don't have a mechanic other than my busy dad! :)

Hmm... what else is happening...my glasses are done. They were actually done on Saturday but they called the house instead of my cell and no one was home. They left a message, but still, I told them to call my cell!! Well, I'll pick them up today.

Here's a couple pics I took of my room. The first one is the before shot, that I used in Microsoft Paint to try and decide how to paint the room.



This is after:



Wow, the colors look awful. I'll take some more pics when I get everything truly set up. Notice the lovely bedside table, handpainted by moi...and the border around the room was also painted by me. Yes, the border is not even. Yes, I'm okay with that. I'm learning to let go of perfection. :) The mirror was already on the wall when I moved in, as you can see from the before shot, but I painted the frame white. Hopefully it will be useful--I hear babies love mirrors, and it's the perfect height for when we're on the bed!

Here's the closet with all my baby booty:



I wonder if I'll come home to even more presents? A few people have said they were sorry they couldn't make it, and if there was anything I wanted...and a couple people had forgotten to bring it to church..I know, I'm greedy... :) The only things I haven't gotten are car sunshades, a changing table topper/pad for the dresser, and some cute toy blocks. If no one buys me the blocks I'll buy them myself! :)

And last but not least, a picture of my armoire thingy.

:: Brinna 9:22 AM [+] ::
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