Appliances were installed this week:
The door hinges on the washer/dryer are not movable. Slight inconvenience, but I’ll get over it.
The hardwood floors were installed last week, but are now covered by a thick protective paper.
A 65″ would be a tight squeeze, so 60″ will have to do.
This morning as I was browsing the Fab iPad app, I came across a deal for a leather shag rug that I’ve been considering to get for my living room.
Being a daily (limited) deal site, I was inclined to make an impulse purchase. I’ve found similar rugs on Overstock for a bit cheaper, but I thought a brand being sold on Fab must be of higher standards. However, after a little research I found the exact same rug available on Amazon for $1.23 cheaper with quicker delivery time. No special “for a limited time only” or “act now” nonsense.
Research your deals.
I’d rather want everything and have nothing than have everything and want nothing. Because at least when you want something your life has a meaning, it’s worthwhile. From the moment you think you have everything you have to search for meaning in other things. I spent half my life wanting everything and having nothing. And now I have everything and I don’t want anything.
When I began shopping around for furniture for the house, there was one troublesome spot that immediately stood out to me — the tech center. It’s a little alcove between the 2nd the 3rd floor where I plan to set up a small workstation. The problem with the tech center is the minimal space alotted to manuver any type of rolling chair.
My solution: Swopper.
Swopper is the first chair that allows 3-dimensional movement: front to back, side to side, and up and down, the way nature intended. The motion is balanced and allows for ever-changing pressure points, which helps keep the body and mind vibrant.
I first came across the Swopper back in a 2004 visit to Scandinavian Designs. No joke, it was quite literally love at first bounce. The free form motion that the Swopper allows is somewhat akin to a balance ball chair, but provides more bouncing stability and adjustment for motion.
Height Adjustment Lever/Spring Tension Ring/Sideways Movement Handwheel:
These adjustments are to account for different user weights and bouncing preferences.
I just got my Red Special Edition Swopper today (in pics above), and it is every bit as good as I remember from 2004. The biggest caveat is it’s price. They generally start at $699 (for microsuede) and go up from there (for leather). I had an excellent experience purchasing mine from Amazon seller SWOPPER SittingInMotion, so I recommend starting there if you’re at all interested in purchaisng one for yourself.
Here’s a good video demonstrating the Swopper:
Kitchen/Dining/Living Rooms:
Master Bedroom:
Kitchen Views:
Bedroom 2 Bath Surround:
Landscaping:
Supposedly I’ve been to the Boardwalk when I was a kid, but for memories’ sake today was the first time I’ve gone. Unfortunately it wasn’t nearly as fun-filled as I remembered from the commercial.
Went to meet with Chuck on Wednesday, so no call this week. Everything is moving along steadily. Tile floors and cabinetry are all in place.
Finally the kitchen is coming together:
Joseph Rosario 