What with the recession, Kent’s company didn’t give bonuses in January—hardly unexpected but still disappointing. However, even though the economy hasn’t really recovered (I’m still out of work!), they did give a bonus this month.
We are not wildly spendy people so we are saving most of it. But we set aside a little bit for each of us to spend on our hobbies. I mentioned the other day that I was getting a new sewing cabinet which will simplify the set up/clean up process. Right now I have to empty almost a quarter of the closet under the stairs to get my sewing machine and supplies out. Then I have to thoroughly clean the countertop on the living room side so no residual grease or food gets on my fabrics. Since our place is not the brightest, I string lights all around and still feel like I’m sewing in the dark. And I have to take it all down every night because of the cats—it’s a complete pain. We ordered the cabinet Thursday and right now it looks as though it will get here Tuesday. Stay tuned for pictures.
We’re heading down to Ikea today to get a bookcase for our front hall. The one we have is slightly too deep for the space and also completely open. Wally likes to jump up the shelf that holds a box full of change. He’s knocked it off once, and he pushes books back and out and all around. So we’re going to get something like this. Fortunately we work well together when we assemble furniture, otherwise this might be a long day.
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