Finally. For real.

So sorry that took forever for me to just plug in the camera and upload the dang pictures. Well I was looking at them and realized I didn't do a perfect job with the painting. But my dad warned me... that's what would happen if I had a "painting party." Well I don't regret it. So some pictures are from when Aubrey and I lived down there and some are of how the apartment currently looks and some of how it looked with our previous renters. So enjoy.

Hallway - After

Living Room - After

Living Room - After

Living Room - After

Living Room - Before

Kitchen - After

Kitchen - After. I think the handles turned out pretty well.

New Oven - Working!

Kitchen - After. This wall was pretty nasty before. I'm real glad we painted it.

Kitchen - Before

Bedroom - After.
Note- that messed up paint at the bottom was done before Aubrey and I lived down there. Aubrey's dad, unfortunately, does not believe in painters tape. Arg. and Yay for an old house with quick fixers!

Bedroom - After

Bedroom - After

Bedroom - Before

Bedroom - Before

New bathroom shower - due to a typical renter "accident"

Bathroom - After

Bathroom - Before. Quick close your eyes you don't want the image to stain your brain.

Bathroom - After

Bathroom - When we lived downstairs.

Wow! We got a lot done. In all we (mostly I) completed the following:
Replaced:
14 outlets and covers.
10 light switches and covers.
the bathroom mirror
Toilet
linoleum flooring in bathroom
bathroom baseboards
all vents
burnt out light bulbs
Counter top

Painted:
every room.
all ceilings accept the living room.
bottom kitchen cupboards
handles
hallway and ceiling

Removed:
Bathroom floor
2 fridges from storage
heater from storage
old chair
junk in storage

We also had the carpets cleaned, shined the wood paneling, dusted everything, and cleaned out the storage room and pantry from when Aubrey's parents had stuff down there.

Unfortunately it isn't over. Time came for our renters to move in and I never finished painting the entryway to go downstairs because no one could reach the ceiling and I didn't have a stick to use. Anyway the thought of it unfinished still haunts me. One day we will decide to use that basement and put just as much work into it as upstairs. (maybe) Anyway for now, I am DONE.

I really like our new renter. She lives there by herself and when she gets married at the end of May her husband will move in. I hope to have the painting completed as a wedding present. I'm really nice I know. To sum it up in one word...... Spent (yes this time I mean time, energy, and money).

Now.... I can focus on my teaching. I start teaching 8 grade health at TH Bell tomorrow! I'm really excited so wish me luck!

Over and out. zzzzzzzzzzz