Ready to Rumble

Day 1: The wall in our entryway was opened up to be framed for double closet doors

Anyone who has ever survived a properly executed renovation can attest to the extensive project management that goes on behind the scenes. Behind all the fixture shopping, paint swatches, tile samples, and floor plans lays a huge part of the equation - strategic planning, scheduling, and budgeting. I’ve been blowing up our computer with spreadsheets galore, and after a solid month of chipping away at paperwork and logistics (some of which I am still in the process of sorting out), we've FINALLY begun renovations this week!

There's no turning back now. I'm feeling excited, a bit stressed, and pretty darn nervous. I must confess that all these big changes and decisions have been triggering quite of bit of anxiety in me lately. The other night, I even had a nightmare that our entire apartment flooded and caved into the floor below. I woke up covered in sweat! I really need to quit all the worrywart nonsense and have a little more faith.

Rather than focusing on the gazillion things that could go wrong, I have to constantly remind myself how blessed I am to have a home as well as this incredible opportunity to make it our dream home. I'm going to allow this learning experience to continue to stretch me, teach me to trust my instincts, and make me a stronger person. I know it'll be absolutely exhilarating to see my vision coming to life, and I cannot wait to share it with you.

Comments

[Shampoo47]

I feel like i'm living this renov thru you lol.. nervouse!! and anxiouse!! but exciting. imagine how much more stuff would be done after we come back from FL?!? maybe a whole room will be good to go at the rate they working =) gjh.

[husband]

GJH - I can't wait to see how our home turns out. I trust your vision, style, and the awesome toilet you bought. Love you.

[Kelly]

Now you must elaborate why the toilet is so awesome. Heated seats?

[The Woman's Other Woman]

its made of gold with gold TP? fanCy! heated seats are awesome too haha

[Maggie]

I want to see lots of pictures! It's going to be amazing, I just know it!! =)

[Ann]

Don't worry Jenn! Knowing you, it's going to be amazing. You were born to do this.