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Today was a rough day. Note to self: When you fall in love with someone, don't forget that reality sets in, and so does the need to work to keep a relationship going. With both of us already being overworked in our own rights, this relationship shit is no fricken cake walk. Guess that's what you get when stubborn meets stubborn. Clearly we're both exhausted. What in the hell did we get ourselves into again?
What I've learned today: Nothing worthwhile ever came easy. But goddamn, I need to rest or I may never make it out of this shit alive!
Day by day. Day by day. Day by day.
1. Carol's rose, 2. Reality sets in, 3. Once Upon A Time, 4. Breast Cancer Awareness, 5. My new shoes, 6. Moo Cards Received, 7. My Blue Moos
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Had discussed with Libby the possibility of waking up early and getting some sunrise shots before the holiday, but when we got there reality set in.
On the last night I woke up at about 4 and looked out the window and saw this! Tried a few different shutter speeds and lenses.
Stripe's story from the website: Stripe lives on top of our fridge, she has her very own cupboard with a bed and a litter box. She is not as agile as she used to be….sometimes she falls right off. This always upsets her because she has a hard time getting back up. If you try to help her, she gets really mad. If you are lightening quick, you can get her back up before she clues in that she actually fell off. This always confuses her…”Hey, I thought I just hit the ground?” but then she looks around at her place back on the top of the world where she belongs, and shrugs it off as some kind of weird out of body experience.
This is the best for Stripe to believe because up on top of her world, she does not feel old. She only becomes aware of her real age when she finds herself down on the ground, then reality sets in.
For many immigrants that passed through Ellis Island, this was essentially probably the point in which reality sets in realization that they not only made it to America, the made it through the immigrations and customs, and now, it's off to the horizon to embark on their new lives. Now that sounds poetic and all, especially that it was all easy or rosy for the new comers, but the door to opportunity was open before them.
Had discussed with Libby the possibility of waking up early and getting some sunrise shots before the holiday, but when we got there reality set in.
On the last night I woke up at about 4 and looked out the window and saw this! Tried a few different shutter speeds and lenses.
Had discussed with Libby the possibility of waking up early and getting some sunrise shots before the holiday, but when we got there reality set in.
On the last night I woke up at about 4 and looked out the window and saw this! Tried a few different shutter speeds and lenses.
Had discussed with Libby the possibility of waking up early and getting some sunrise shots before the holiday, but when we got there reality set in.
On the last night I woke up at about 4 and looked out the window and saw this! Tried a few different shutter speeds and lenses.
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Had discussed with Libby the possibility of waking up early and getting some sunrise shots before the holiday, but when we got there reality set in.
On the last night I woke up at about 4 and looked out the window and saw this! Tried a few different shutter speeds and lenses.
Imagine that you’re getting ready to renovate your current or newly purchased home. The works: new kitchen, new bathrooms, fresh coat of paint and some landscaping. But wait, what about those cracks in the brickwork and the plaster? Yes, those are more important than you think.
Begin with What You Can’t See
Most homeowners get excited about the pretty things first. New paint, floors, and fixtures. It makes sense, as that’s what people see when they come in through your front door.
But here’s the thing: ignoring the signs that indicate foundation problems is like putting lipstick on a pig. Your beautiful renovation might look great for six months. Then reality sets in.
The walls start to crack again. The doors won’t close all the way. That tile job that costs a lot? It’s moving and coming apart at the seams.
The True Cost of Waiting
Let’s talk about some numbers for a minute. Let’s say you spend $30,000 to fix up your home. It sounds like a lot, and it is. But if your foundation keeps settling, you might have to redo half of that work in two years.
There is a good reason for Foundation Repair Services exist. They fix the foundation related issues before they get worse. A tiny crack today can turn into a significant problem for the structure tomorrow.
You could say that your house is always moving. Not a lot, but enough. Changes in temperature, soil, and water runoff all add up. If the ground beneath your foundation isn’t strong though, the settlement is greater, causing cracked and leaning walls, jamming doors and windows or other indicators of subsidence.
What Happens When You Don’t Do This Step
You know that friend who painted over the wallpaper instead of taking it down first? Same energy, but a different issue.
This is what usually happens:
New cracks appear in the walls within a few months.
As the house subsides, doors and windows start to become harder to open.
Floor starts to be out of level
Gaps appear beside windows and doors.
Plumbing connections come loose from movement.
It costs money to fix each of these “small” problems. When you add them all up, you get thousands of dollars’ worth of work to do over.
The Smart Way
Begin below the ground. Before you choose paint colors, have a foundation expert come to your home and look around.
They’ll find problems you missed. It could just be monitoring and sealing up some small cracks. Problems with the drainage might be causing problems with the soil. Sometimes the work on the structure is more serious.
In either case, you’ll know exactly what you’re up against. When the builder points to a leaning wall and shakes their head halfway through your renovation, you won’t be surprised.
Timing Makes Things Easier
Working on your foundation, and fixing the subsidence issue ensures structural issues are resolved prior to any cosmetic renovations. It also ensures the investment for the renovation is safeguarded, providing a secure and long-term result.
Last Words
The foundation of your house tells a story. Before you start writing new chapters with renovations, pay attention to what it’s saying. Just because you covered up those cracks and signs of settling doesn’t mean they’re going away. Fix the problem at its source first, then make something beautiful that will last.
Reality sets in. Sky is going to put her life in the hands of some Italian guy who she doesn't know and certainly wouldn't give her wallet to. Is your life less important than your wallet, Sky? Hmm?
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They’re gone. In spite of the well wishes of friends and family the reality sets in for mothers, wives and children that they will have to get by without their soldier for the next year.
Pumpkins don't grow in the desert. Have you ever seen such a sad scene? Dirt and pumpkins. Also, it was 90+ degrees.