Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Small pleasures and annoying things

Annoying things: 

  • (Much) more complicated plumbing repairs than expected -- leading to a much larger than expected plumbing bill (And the work is not done yet...!)  :p  Plus...! (see my next point): 
  • A message from the condo corporation notifying us of a special assessment  (payable in two installments) to help cover roof repair costs plus the anticipated replacement of our rooftop "chiller" unit that provides air conditioning to the entire building.  
    • (Me to dh:  "I guess it's a good thing we didn't plan a big trip to Europe this fall after all...!")  
  • Waiting for a callback from the plumber to schedule the rest of the work we need to have done. 
  • Back-to-school/off-to-college photo overload this week (with one exception, below ;)  ). 
  • (I know I'm repeating myself here from recent previous posts.. let's just say I'm still working out my frustrations...!)  

Small pleasures: 

  • A DRY, DRIP-FREE shower floor!!  
  • Back-to-school photos of LGNephew #1 (Grade 1!!).  :)  
  • Seeing a photo of my dad together with all of his remaining brothers & sisters (my aunts & uncles), celebrating my uncle's 90th (!) birthday.  :) (The oldest brother/uncle died a few years ago in his early 90s;  the remaining five siblings range in age from 78 to 94!) (My dad, at 86, is the YOUNGEST brother!)   
  • A bit of "me alone at home time," while dh helps Younger Nephew & family move to their new house. (Nice to have, once in a while...!) 
  • Catching up on my reading for one of my book groups (and looking forward to squeezing in afew books of my own choice soon...!).  
  • Nearing the end of a project I've been helping an old friend with, on & off, for the past few years. She's so excited, and I'm so happy for her.  :)  
  • Warmer (but not hot) weather. (Balcony door is open!) 

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