Bad week

What a depressing week it has been. So much work to do and major stress. I have had a migraine two out of the five work days. I will also be rolling into the office this weekend to catch up on work. It's been several years since I have had to work weekends! :(

Aside from that - the economy sucks. People are losing their jobs left and right. Everyday I hear companies with lay-offs news. Massive lay-offs! Like in the hundreds and thousands of personnel. It's just so sad.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Before the day ends, I just wanted to say, "Happy Lunar New Year!" May you have a prosperous year full of joy, fortune and health!
Oh by the way - for those who do not know, it is the year of the ox. Watch out my fellow horses - it is not a good year for you. Please be safe and have patience.

2009 Home Renovation Ideas

The home renovation ideas or goals for 2009 include:

1. Putting in French doors between our dining room and living room. I would like someday to keep the entertainment in our living and dining rooms. I also want to create a side patio where we can step out through the French doors. Again I envision having BBQ's where our guests can hang out in the living room chatting or dine in our dining room or step out through the French doors to our backyard "oasis."


2. Replace the doors to our main entrance. I am thinking maybe Mahogany wood.


3. See picture below. I want to paint the two bookcases white and install doors for the bottom of the bookcases. Currently, the bottom of the bookcases can be open by pulling the top part up. I do not place anything in the bottom of the bookcases because it is such a pain. I would have to remove all the items on that bottom shelf in order to get to the compartment. I think that we will have to strip the laquer that is currently on the bookshelves and then paint. I also want to move the TV above the chimney. The husband and I have wanted to move the TV forever but have never progressed. It has always been just talk. Moving the TV will definitely free up that space!

The Kids

I have not had a chance to talk about the furkids. Here is a recent picture of them. They are all turning six years old this year and are siblings. # 1 is the alpha, # 2 is the lazy one, # 3 is the instigator and # 4 is the runt and brat. Terrible picture taken with my Blackberry.