corner view ≈ october

almost one year ago, i moved in at l's. that was after one hectic october, in which i both tried to manage renovation going on (or rather stagnating, and thus pressing builders) and plan an akward house move.

to this day, most of our furniture remains in limbo. we kind of live from boxes (and therefore lead a diluted, sparse if you like, daily life). oi, it can wear the most optimistic soul down.

october last year, and october this year therefore leave me well stranded, trying to make sense of it all. i should really put on this, and give october a well deserved kick up the --- (whilest keeping the spirit up though.)
october on kari's mind, on jane's corner view, hosted by fuoriborgo.

20 comments :

  1. I love that little trailer you used for moving! I imagine the frustration, but you did a lot in one year - happy anniversary!

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  2. Oh sweetie, once, no..three times i found myself in a similar situation and keeping the spirit up was a heavy task now and then but you'll get there in the end, xx

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  3. And here's hoping next October will find you in a very different place. Living a daily life that is the opposite of sparse - fulsome? - with all your things about you :-)

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  4. The paper chain I like it very much. Beautiful bright colors.

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  5. i love that first picture !! and i hope you find yourself settled soon !

    October is Spring here in Australia ... my corner view is HERE

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  6. Bon courage ! Next one will be better... I guess.

    And really nice photos ;)

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  7. "Burning Down the House" is an excellent song to dance around the house to -- I know of no better way to disperse stagnant energies and kick off any edges of despair!

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  8. well you've had us fooled! i've been convinced that you simply had much more fun and interesting things to do than to sort out a house!

    well.....everything in it's own time. when you are ready, it will happen.

    loved the (is it?) leiter post? xo

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  9. well, you with your renovation and me with my chronic illness - leads to not quite accomplishing what we'd wish. i was just sighing over the things that need to be sorted through, organized, cleaned up, painted, repaired, etc., in this house. and it still remains... so i wish you and me both, patience and courage to face the fray, or not, as it happens!

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  10. it's never fun living out of boxes.
    your first photo (and banner)tells me that you still have color in your heart and soul. keep the faith dear friend!

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  11. Best song to sing and dance between piles of boxes and f*** the mess! ;o)) Let's see what it's like next october!

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  12. Let's hope the housing experience hasn't ruined October for you for always.
    Good luck getting settled eventually.

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  13. Having lived like a gypsy for many, many,many years, I know how frustrating living out of boxes can be. Sending good (and sympathetic) vibes your way! You'll get there - just grab a gin and tonic and crank up the Talking Heads :-)

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  14. In my experience, sometimes things happen veeerrry slowly. Frustrating. But usually for a good reason that we can't always see at the time.

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  15. What is interesting is that what you're gonna take out of the boxes is not the same you would have picked a year ago. Sometimes, a year of "washing your mind" and waiting to forget what you put in boxes is not bad... Oi, am I the one to say that? I also celebrate my first year in Zurich, with boxes still in Brussels, and already things to reorganize here. Just don't want to put me into that!

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  16. I sure your next October will be much better :) really like your choice of music.

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  17. I think we all would like our lives to be lighter, but no, we can't make it lighter, there are always circumstances.

    We can, however, emphasize the good parts. And looking back, that's exactly what you've been doing this past year, on this here blog.

    So, a good year by my standards. And next year will be even better.

    Live and learn ;-)

    Nicki

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  18. I love your paper garland, so simple and so colorful ...

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  19. hello!

    there was a time i changed the room i was renting 13 times in 6 years and have mastered the art of diluted living. the next 6 years i am more rooted. it's kids, you know how they need it... but the diluted way remains and grows. so watch out, you may grow to love it and become a gypsy (or a half-bum as me).

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