Me, it is all about me, and no regrets!

16 years ago

I deserve it! Live alone and it's about time I do for self.

Do you feel the same????

Kitchen remodeling starts Thursday am, and I am PROUD, for myself.

Live in a condo and my living room is full with new dishwasher, to be installed, plus granite counter tops, beautiful back splash, etc.

I am happy for myself.

Do do for your self?

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pammyfay
16 years ago
Hooray! From what I've read on various forums here, the decision-making process and the "should I have chosen the other color" questions are the most stressful. You should be proud of yourself! Be sure to post pictures of the before and after!
Cherryfizz
16 years ago
Yay for Glenda! A new kitchen. I am still enjoying my kitchen and enjoyed the watching the progress as the work was being done.

Anne
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I loved and miss my old split-level! Spent many hours dreaming and drawing improvements. But I'd never consider a dining room where it is in your plan. Like Littlebug says, it's in the middle and in the way. In my house, it would always have stuff on it. Looking at it from the opposite viewpoint, the dining room doesn't seem like a relaxing place to enjoy a meal. It seems to have action swirling around it, so when you're dining you've also got your eye on the front door (rushing you out the door?) and it's probably even encroaching on the foyer, or seeing the master closet (makes me think of laundry to do or things to get dressed/ready for or, for guests, someone's private space), and just the feel of people going back and forth. It's like the dining table placed in a hall. But also, your front door points at your closet. A small change would be to move the front door all the way to the left, so that there is a natural walkway from front door to the stairs. The space to the right of the front door could be incorporated into a dining space. Move the master bedroom door, probably reconfigure the master suite anyway a bit, since right now if you need to go from the kitchen to the bathroom, you have to close the bedroom door first. Which side of the house faces the street? In that type of split, I have seen them with different sides facing the street, regardless of where the front door is.
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joann23456
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You're going to love it! I redid our kitchen last year, changed the layout and everything else, and I just love cooking in there now.
nicole__
16 years ago
I'm married. I did a kitchen remodel about 7 years ago. You go girl! It's nice to have new things to admire in your home. Now we know what your up to we're gonna want finished pictures....ya know that...right?!! :0)
gemini40
16 years ago
Bingo...you are so right on... I do for myself..whatever it is I want..I do...Nobody deserves it more than I do.

June
Linda Wayman
16 years ago
Way to go Glenda. So happy or you. I know it's going to be beautiful.

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glenda_al
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16 years ago
They are here, and ON TIME!
patti43
16 years ago
We put a lot of time and energy into where we live. Shouldn't we do whatever is within our means to make it beautiful and comfortable? Shoot, I never feel bad about spending money on improvements--especially in the kitchen or bath. Adds lots to the resale value. Right now I'm redoing our screened porch. We just had a large glass-top patio table and 4 dining chairs out there, but I'm making it into a mini-living room by putting my rattan furniture out there with an outdoor rug, bistro table and chairs and shades for the west-side "windows". I have a rattan (resin not real) loveseat, two chairs and a coffee table. Now we will be able to entertain (not that we do that much) easier. I figured it would cost about $200 for what I needed to buy--HAHA! Habitat will be here Tuesday to pick up the big table and chairs, so hopefully, I'm helping a good cause, too.
susanjf_gw
16 years ago
it took us years before we got our kitchen redone..there was always something to buy for the kids...and then we did it so fast, we need to start all over again to repair the repairs, lol...oops has it been 10 years already?? yup!
carol_in_california
16 years ago
I would if I had the money.
I am glad you are doing this for yourself!
marilyn_c
16 years ago
Heck yeah I do. I do a lot for other people and for my daughter and took care of a friend and my mother, and if I want something and I have the money....I do it.

More power to you, Glenda.
mary_c_gw
16 years ago
I've been following the pics - looks wonderful!

And it should be all about what you want! You deserve to choose for yourself.

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