Breaking News: We Can't Contain Ourselves!

I have butterflies in my tummy. We are grinning from ear to ear. At last! We have just returned from AC Motorhomes, and everything is looking fabulous! Our Honey badger is gorgeous. It’s been a fortnight since our last visit, and we were bowled over. Overwhelmed is an understatement.

Firstly, no idle promises. All the work is up to speed, and the team's professionalism and enthusiasm give me confidence and reassurance about the progress.

The spaciousness of our new “home” makes me feel optimistic and eager about the upcoming milestones, and I'm sharing this excitement with you all.

Hein is a peach. Nothing is too much trouble; all our ideas have potential, can be worked out, and with a little shaving, grinding, and planning, anything is possible. He is a great compromiser, and I’m sure has solved many problems without a fuss. Can you imagine how difficult it must be to contend not only with the male client but also with his partner, who is intent on building a little nest! Patience is his virtue.

When he looked at me and said, “Go mad, pick red, blue or orange”, he knew I’d go for “arctic white” for the countertops. Such a tease! Melissa, his right-hand man behind the computer, had to admit that white makes a difference to the overall sense of spaciousness. I wanted a sleek, modern look that suits my style, and I think the white countertops will brighten the space and reflect my personality.

A few alterations are needed; better options must be considered, but we have complete faith in Hein’s experience and expertise. All the upholstery is done on site; for example, the upholsterer is busy with the ceiling. It is quick, too. That is another huge plus point; there's no waiting for subcontractors, who are often behind schedule.

We can’t wait to go back in two weeks.  Who knows? An early birthday present?

At last, I don’t want to see or hear any feeble quotes or clichés like “every cloud has a silver lining,” “to him that waits,” or “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!” We want to head off into the sunset, full stop, but we will contain ourselves a little longer. Soon we will be self-contained!

Last week’s bit of wisdom on social media about selfies and narcissism can also go to hell. Only a narcissist could come up with something like that anyway; that’s how they operate and manipulate. I’m grinning from ear to ear with utter delight. I deserve it, even if I had to take the picture myself!