Yes, this is materialistic. My replacement list.

[icarus]

Yes, this is materialistic, but I'm just so darned proud and pleased.

Many of you know that when I split up with wildernessguru, most of my stuff didn't make it from Seattle. For example, none of my furniture, for reasons I do not wish to discuss right now.

Because I'm happy.

Three years ago I created a checklist of what I wanted to pull my apartment together. The theory being that once I'm through grad school and in my own place, working full-time, I'll limit the major expenses. I've pulled the material stuff of my life together very quickly, thanks to the low rent from my aunt, and my generous job.

It makes me feel sooo good to see that, my god, I've come a long way.

In bold are the big ticket items. You'll note that, where feasible, they're almost all there. Just the bed, the convection oven (got it!), and the living room stuff that I can't get yet since my place came partially furnished.

In short --- *\o/*

The Starting Over Checklist:

Car!

Items related to car:
ding repair - check, just need warm weather to do this
Fastwax - check
spare tire - check
lug wrench - check
floor mats - check
steering wheel cover - check
seat covers - check
fix-a-flat - check

Bathroom
towels - check
hair dryer - check
soap dish - check
toothbrush jar - check
bath mat - check
seat cover - check
small step trashcan - check
shower curtain (plus spare) - check

still to get:
my own artwork (in due time)
my own night light (in time)
cabinet storage shelves (moderate priority)

Library
bookcases (3) - check
lights (2 salt lamps) - check
books (had from before)

still to get:
several bookends
small lamp
alternate system for hats, since right now it looks like a cloakroom

Bedroom
dresser (glass cabinet, which doubles as a glassware cabinet) - check
end table/altar - check
hangers (had from before)
pole in closet (obviously this is a contribution to the house) - check
pillows (2+) - check
comforter - check
blankets - check
sheets (multiple sets) - check
rug (almost finished -- needs to go partway under the bed when complete)
woven storage baskets - check
iron (have from before)
clothes (have from before, but have replaced most) - check
jewelry (had a few pieces from before, but this has been my regular treat) - check

still to get:
bed
laundry basket (priority)
bed skirt (priority)
full size mirror (my own in due time)
small step trashcan
art (my own in due time)
gooseneck lamp
ironing board (in due time)

Living room
computer & speakers - check
wingback chair - check
DVD player - check
small step trashcan - check
throw blankets - check
side table lamps (2) - check
electric candles - check
pampas grass & other decorative items - check
small decorative table for pampas grass - check
small table cloth - check (crocheted it) - check
angel picture (have from before) - check
second coordinating table - check, but it didn't work out
cat window seat

still to get:
cat spiral staircase and/or cat window seat for other window
scratching post
gooseneck lamp for next to wingback
coffee table (mild priority -- Joyce's has a broken leg)
my own side tables (in due time)
my own couch (in due time)
my own rug (in due time)
my own TV with HDMI cable to the computer (in due time)
my own silk plants (in due time)
my own up lights (in due time)

Dining room
small table - check, but will need to upgrade
small decorative table lamp - check
small chairs (2) (need to complete refinishing the second chair) - check
table cloths (2) - check

still to get:
circular rug (may make this through a technique of hooking, which doesn't create a shag effect)
my own decorative fruit bowl

Kitchen
small counter-high refrigerator - check
cabinets (unlike most of this, these are my contribution to the house) - check
convection oven - check
pot rack (still needs to be hung up) - check
hot plate - check
dehydrator - check
mortar & pestle (had from before but now have a more effective one) - check
tea kettle - check
small, pretty loose leaf teapot (accidentally got larger one and kept it also) - check
popcorn popper - check
double boiler - check
crock pot (already lost lid) - check
large step trashcan - check
cheese grater - check
small sauce pan - check
larger sauce pan - check
glass butter dish - check
silverware tray - check
silverware (had from before)
dish set: plates & bowls - check
juice glasses - check
dessert bowls - check
coffee mugs - check
wire wisk - check
wooden spoon set (had from before)
metal measuring cups - check
metal measuring spoons - check
spatula - check
bread knife - check
small knives (will need to replace serrated knife) - check
small wood cutting board - check
colander - check
bread pans - check
pie pan - check
dish towel collection - check
small glass canning jars for dehydrated veggie storage - check
spice rack with glass spice jars - check

still to get:
step stool
better linoleum for under fridge (it looks ghastly now)
cast iron pan
small frying pan (egg pan size)
blender
larger soup pot
stock pot
Kiwi paring knife
hand crank can opener
quart size glass jars for spaghetti storage
more glass spice jars
replace crappy chef's knife
set of mixing bowls (pyrex, with lids, double for storage)
pyrex casserole dish
oven mitts/pot holders
liquid measuring cups
measuring cups that don't look exactly like Joyce's, ha

Prayer room
bookcase for altar - check
statues (had from before)
teacher photos (had from before)
photo frames - check
thangkas (had from before)
katas (had from before)
offering bowls (had from before)
secondary altar (temporary)

still to get:
bird bath for dharmapala tea
prayer bench
wedge-shaped cushion
decorative floor lamps

Tools
screwdriver set - check
paint brushes - check
stud finder - check
palm sander (currently mixed in with Joyce & Richard's stuff and can't find it) - check

still to get:
hammer
cordless drill

Aside from kitchen supplies and a few big ticket items (like the bed and handmade futon mattress), the rebuilding is nearly done.

Comments

[everbright]

*fanfare plays* Congratulations!

[icarus]

Thank you, thank you. bow, bow