.. the funny thing is that as I sit here on my Sony Vaio , I'm at a loss as to where to begin...
Like i say every year- 2009 has definitely been challenging...
The house construction has been - not difficult- but definitely a challenge.
when you are building a house from scratch - that really takes precedence over everything !!!
which is tough when you gotta balance work, Family, life and Mid life crisis all at the same time LOL.
But we are getting there .
construction has been going on for just over a year , and we are what is ( ironically) called the finishing stages .
Its true its definitely the hardest part , you see ; the architect takes care of the design.. you tell him what you want and he'll try to put that dream in 3D. The builder takes care of the bricks and mortar stuff... you kick up a fuss here and there ... but that's about it ...
BUT ( let me say that again!!!) BUT !!!!!
The finishing just does not finish!!
Now, I consider myself a big-picture person , I like the strategic aspects of life , but getting down to deciding on what colour paint , what type or handles to have on the door... the types of styles that will bring out the stone wall in the front room the paint texture god damn it !!!!! lol
Anyhow I'm sure it will be worth it in the end ....
... as i sit (or float) in my swimming pool , G&T in hand , smooth jazz playing out of my Harmon Kardon outdoor system, kids playing on the grass... I imagine that i shall be contented...
At least until the the need to keep up with the Joneses takes over again.