2019: The Reed of God

Final Book of the Year. 

One of the ladies at church will be writing a review of this book. I will post as soon as it is available. 

Ladies- this book is coming your way!

2019 Goal Recap

2019 House Goals

1. Finish 1/2 bathroom project
2. Bedroom to office conversion
3.Front porch project
4. Deck landscape project
5.Bonus: possible carpet change on stairs, hallway, and two bedrooms.


2019 Spiritual Goals

1. Learn to pray the Little Office as part of the Order of the Preachers


2019 Organization/Budget/Mind Goals

1. Update budget/billing each day to keep on top of it.
2. Work on making sure we are on budget each month.
3. Minimum of two blog posts each week.
4. Read 12 books in 2019.
5.Choose one section of the house each week to de-clutter.

This year was a serious bust. 

HALF BATHROOM-PART THREE *** All Done***

HALF BATHROOM REMODEL- ROUND TWO

Half Bathroom Remodel

Before: Vanity, toilet, and tile

Cutting the tile 

Option One

Stay tuned for more pictures!

Option Two

We finally found someone to remodel our half bathroom! Yesterday, our friend started to lay the tile.
He let me choose the layout of the colours for the center section of the title. Which one do you think I chose? Which one would you choose?

2019 Reading: The Last Superstition

So..... this is a philosophy book and I can say that the parts I understood were very good! 

I honestly would have to read this book a second time to grasp it better. 

I will say, his breakdown regarding the illogical thoughts of homosexuality was well written and worth the read. 

2019 Reading List Update: Book 5: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary

As you know, I love Brant Pitre's books. He is bringing back to the forefront many writings of our early Christian Fathers. 

This is another beautiful book showing the depth of God and how He is in all the details. Mary is represented within the Old Testament in tandem with her Divine Son and Savior and Pitre does a great job showing us all the foreshadowing of the future.

2019 Reading List Update: Book 4: Silence- A series of conferences given by a Calmaldolese Hermit

" Christians should be on their guard against the snares of the devil. In order to do so, we need a deep faith. Unfortunately, many are losing their faith, and consequently they become careless and weak. They no longer can, nor do, resist the devil. This is the beginning of the end for many."

2019 Declutter Project 4: Nail Polishes

Apologies again because I keep forgetting to take pictures of my little declutter projects. I did go through all my nail polishes and rid myself of almost all of them.

2019 Reading List Update: Book 3, Patience compiled by Father Lasance

This is a short book of 148 pages and is great as a daily meditation-especially if you don't have much time.  I especially like the meditation about Saint Joseph which triggered thoughts of how this holy man felt while journeying to Egypt with the Holy Family to save Jesus.

2019 Reading List Update: Book 2, Jesus the Bridegroom

 

Yes, it is another book by Mr. Brant Pitre-probably my favorite modern author. Once again, he breaks down layer after layer of the words and actions of Our Lord and what they truly meant from a Scriptural context and through the eyes of the Jews at that time. 

His writings have truly given me a deeper understanding which has bled into my spiritual life-especially when meditating. I cannot recommend him enough!

 

 

2019 Declutter Project 3: Kitchen Drawer and Bathroom Drawer

So, I added this storage piece that is more specifically made for cabinets but hey! It has really worked out well with adding more storage space and keeping things neat in the fridge.

2019 Declutter Project 2: Washroom Shelf and Kitchen Sink Cabinet

I organized under the kitchen sink

I made a place to hold some of my cleaning rags in the laundry area.

2019 Declutter Project 1: Kitchen Drawer and Bathroom Drawer

I forgot to take before/after pictures of these drawers but I did de-clutter and straighten them up in the new year and want to add them to my list!

2019 Reading List Update: Book 1, The First-Time Manager

This is a great book and relevant for all who interact with others often. One can take information from this book and utilize it if you are involved with any kind of management of people or situations even if you are not a manager. I am actually going to recommend this book to my boss and have him give it to the other managers in the department. 

The books delves into the very practical aspects of a manager but then discusses the human side of managing which can be utilized by anyone. 

2019 Goals

2019 House Goals

1. Finish 1/2 bathroom project
2. Bedroom to office conversion
3.Front porch project
4. Deck landscape project
5.Bonus: possible carpet change on stairs, hallway, and two bedrooms.


2019 Spiritual Goals

1. Learn to pray the Little Office as part of the Order of the Preachers


2019 Organization/Budget/Mind Goals

1. Update budget/billing each day to keep on top of it.
2. Work on making sure we are on budget each month.
3. Minimum of two blog posts each week.
4. Read 12 books in 2019.
5.Choose one section of the house each week to de-clutter.