New Year, New Me (and new floors in my house)

The last few days have been hectic in my home. We took out all the carpets in favor of laminate flooring. That project was finished just this afternoon.

While it has been a disruption to my routines for the last few days, I’m glad it’s finally done. I’m willing to endure a few days of annoyance and inconvenience in order to solve a problem for the next twenty years. I’m hoping that without carpet trapping so much dirt, my allergies will subside.

I’ve noticed the acoustics in the house are better already. The sounds of footsteps are nowhere near as muffled. But the carpet was over twenty years old and showing signs of wear and tear. Glad we got it done before Christmas.

The floors are new, and just in time for the New Year. New Year’s has always been one of my favorite holidays. Used to go to New Year’s Eve dances all the time with my friends when I was in high school. Went to the local dive bars that had live music most years when I still lived in Kearney, Nebraska. Kearney was a college town, so there were always concerts going on at the local clubs.

Overall, I’ve lost 170 pounds since the start of 2020. I eventually want to get back to my old high school weight. Started lifting arm weights again. I can get anywhere in my house now without a wheelchair. I’m now rebuilding my endurance and heart strength. It will take at least another couple years. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I am on the right track.