I'm not saying my craftsmanship is top notch, definitely not at a professional level, but I generally get the job done - even if it doesn't always look the prettiest. Then there are other times that I'll work a couple of days on trying to solve a problem - like the clogged basement sink that I took the completely apart including the plumbing - only to have to end up calling in a pro. But even then, I end up knowing a lot more than I did when I started.
I love the projects that I don't even know are coming. Like the other day when my wife and I went to Ikea to buy a shelf and ended up walking out with a new ceiling light for the dining room. I didn't even know we were considering replacing the 40 year old chandelier that was hanging in the dining room...I thought we liked that ol' thing. Well, now we have a little more modern "pendant" light. Very chic.
As I sit here and feel good about my ability to play with electricity and hook up a light, I realize just how much more needs doing around here. Yes - owning a house is great blessing...a privilege. And like all privileges it comes with a lot of responsibility. Sometimes we let our blessings become burdens - but it's all perspective. I'm blessed with a house - work and all. I'm also lucky that once in awhile that work includes taking an axe to a wall or a chainsaw to the logs in my backyard...fun stuff!
GRUNT GRUNT GRUNT!!
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