Ha, Rockybird, that is a tale of adventure! Brave lady. Robo, I think I missed out on reading What Color is Your Parachute when I should have read it in my 20's. Or maybe I lacked the self-awareness to understand what I really value and enjoy in my work. One thing you mentioned is coworkers, and my job is performed in near total isolation from colleagues, which is one of the factors motivating me to want to change. Honestly, I think if I could find a position in my field or any other where I could relegate work to the role of "just work" in my life that would be half the battle. It's the kind of job that weighs heavily on my mind even when I'm not there. But I also think that even if some evil twist of fate meant I had to stay in the same job until retirement, there are lots of other ways to significantly change one's life for the better. New hobbies, new social connections--or letting go of those that weigh you down more than sustain you--learning new skills that may not be for a job but that are fulfilling.

@sushipup1 - yep! do you have an email address? I'll send you his contact info. I don't think he's on houzz, otherwise I'd just link his profile. @The Patchman Roofing Company- Thank you so much! @Oliviag- Thank you! Honestly, for the amount of time it took, I have absolutely no complaints. From demo to done, I think all in we were about four weeks and change, including waiting for countertop fabrication. It's hard remembering there was ever a different kitchen, honestly. It's so perfect for our aesthetic and our house - it was absolutely worth it!

Cabinet #3, #4 drawer- flours, sugar, etc Cabinet #5, Top Drawer (burnable garbage & compost) Cabinet #5, Bottom Drawer, (recyclables/dump garbage) Cabinet #6, Top Drawer- Utensils Cabinet #6, Middle Drawer- Plates & Bowls Cabinet #6, Bottom Drawer- Mess of Tupperware and plastic containers (needs a divider) Cabinet #8, Odd-sized and infrequently used items Cabinet #9, Top Drawer- Kids drinking glasses, go mugs, water bottles (middle and bottom drawers are pantry overflow and junk drawer) Cabinet #10, Top Drawer- Breakfast station- bread/buns, wraps, Toaster, Peanut Butter and Honey. Cabinet #10, Middle drawer (no picture), has dish cloths, tea towels, and uses the 'hidden' drawer from Ikea. Bottom drawer is pantry overflow.

Looks Great! I hope you can sit back now after all that work and enjoy your "new" home. One suggestion: big gray wall in living room - what about painting the vents and the outlet covers with the gray paint so they won't detract from your beautiful room?