on luck, nerves and PTSD

i cannot believe my good fortune! i almost ordered my floor at home center, but they couldn't help me with the panelling so i decided to wait and deliberate with the painter... while buying tiles at another place, i discovered that they not only do the same quality flooring for cheaper, but with less waiting time AND they work fridays - SCORE!

and the tiles weren't expensive at all, and the shower options are just as easy. we have a winner, and a far more relaxed outlook on life :)

this all comes after the morning trauma: the plumber's great, but i need to do the one thing i was terrified of. i need to replace piping.

shite.

at least i've learned about insurance (not covered, the floor needs to be wet for them to extend a hand), and have gotten in touch with the caretaker.

and stressed a little. and canceled my participation in the section trip. and fretted a bit. but my commanders have been singularly understanding and i have decided that i'm not leaving the plumber and painter without supervision - at least i got them to agree to work simultaneously ^_^

and with the budget on contract.

now i need breakfast and a beer.