For the last month, my project has been outfitting my new home.
- I ripped out the carpet and replaced it with hardwood-like laminate.
- I searched for furniture on Amazon, Craigslist, IKEA, thrift shops and furniture stores.
- I painted and finished some raw pine tables.
In retrospect, I wish I had kept some of my stuff in storage when I went on the road instead of giving it all away. But I thought I was going on the road forever so I didn’t. And there’s no point in focusing on regrets.
So I plow forward.
After a month, my home is nearly complete. I have everything I need and most of what I want.
In pictures it looks bare. Almost barren. But in person it seems totally fine.
My bed frame gets delivered this week. By next week, I will have it stained and setup.
After that, my home “project” will be complete. All foreseen renovations, repairs and purchases will be done.
In time, I can see filling my house with more. I’d like some artwork which I will make or buy over time. I’m looking for a used drum set – I haven’t played since I was 16 but used to love drumming. I may find a need or desire for other stuff.
Mostly I am relieved that my shopping is over. Buying everything has given me a major case of decision fatigue. Reading reviews (a bunch good, a bunch awful) to try to discern whether something is quality or crap has worn me out. I’d rather not have something, than buy a crappy item. At times, I choose to do without rather than even deal with shopping.
Now the end of this project is near.
Then it will be time to start making a life – finding friends, working, and figuring what to do going forward.
Most likely, I will choose a new project and proceed that way. I’m not very good at patiently waiting for something to happen.