Triggeredโฆ
โฆby the messy stuffsโฆ
The story of the skirting boards saga!
Iโve been living between boxes for many months. But, while in the apartment, they were organized in a way, and I still had access to stuffs that I used. When everything got moved, I lost all sense of organisationโฆ I tried to sort through them afterwards, but it was hard to deal with the mess I was in.
I had expected the floors and skirting boards to be done before the move. So then I could start arranging my house in the way I wanted it to be. But, as some of you whoโve followed the of know, the skirting boards became aong lasting saga, which I dubbed the SB-saga on Mastodon. They should have been done on the 12th of July. But the one who was gonna fix it all, and finish it all, wasnโt set to come onโฆ The 30thโฆ. Ughโฆ
Warning: long text, cause I was really annoyed with the whole situationโฆ And it shows in the textโฆ Sorryโฆ Had to vent itโฆ
Soโฆ That meant I was in a mess for over two weeks! Some boards that had been done were on top tight, something I warned the asshat worker for (donโt worry Missy, I know what Iโm doing). So instead of just needing it to be finished, several boards needed repairs as well. Meaning I could do even less, as those boards needed to be accessibleโฆ
I had to put some things in front of those boards to be able to live a bit during those 2ยฝ weeks. So that meant, having to try and make space for the worker when he finally cameโฆ.
Those two long weeks, I had not been able to do a lot of unpacking and arranging. I was able to do some in the PC/gym room, for which I was very grateful. As it felt good to unpack and to arrange things in their new way. Cleaning out boxes, getting a little less messy, getting a bit more spaceโฆ I loved it!
And that made me hate the situation I was in even more! I had warned the asshat for the high humidity. I told him it was a new house, that it was very humid due to the ventilation being off, and due to the weather being wet and awful. But be patronized me. He was more occupied with his phone than with doing the work properly. With taking breaks. With starting a bit in every room but not finishing any room completelyโฆ. ๐
I learned that they wanted to send the same asshat to finish later on. I definitely wasnโt having that! Which was a reason I had to wait longer, because it was a holiday season and the decent workers (according to the guy on the phone) were either booked or in vacation. But Iโd rather wait than have to allow that patronizing asshat back into my house! I did not feel comfortable around him at all!
Edited AI image of a Pixy and a chocolate brown Labrador with greying snout, sitting on a couch together, waitingโฆ Text on the image says โWaitingโฆโ.
So I had to wait for two weeks. During those weeks, more of the big skirting boards came loose due to the humidity. After a while, they finally fixed the ventilation unit. And, my parents remembered they had a small dehumidifier, so I used that whenever I could to get the house into a better climate. But in the end many boards had some loose. Some were just slightly bent, but still attached to the walls, so I hoped that by getting the humidity out more, they would be OK. But the ones that really bent all the way and came looseโฆ They definitely needed to be fixed.
I was hoping that the man would be very friendly (and hopefully also understanding), and that he could start with the boards behind Arwenโs bench and the TV cabinet. Also, the ones next to the kitchen, which was the same wall as the others. If he could start with those, then I could fix the living room again while he was working in the test of the itโs that still needed to be done and fixed.
I had tried to sort as many boxes as I could. So that I could start unpacking them as soon as possible. The mess triggered me. Not being able to have my stuff in cabinets triggered me. Not knowing where stuff was triggered meโฆ I had known that it would take time to get order in the house. To find new spots for the old things. To get new things to adjust the old things to the new situation. I knew it would take time, as well as money, to make the house a home. Butโฆ
I had hoped to have more cabinets in their place now. And, with them in place, I could check where Iโd like my shelves to come. So dad and I could hang those as well, and then I could proceed with putting my stuff on themโฆ Of course the ventilation not working, with the bad weather and high humidity outside, didnโt help the situation get any better. So I was very grateful for the small dehumidifier, as it really did itโs best to suck out loads of humidityโฆ ๐ But, it was too late for the skirting boards.
All these came loose and theyโre all bentโฆ ๐
And then, the 30th came. I prepared everything in the living room, kitchen and bedroom. I made sure they would have as much space as I could offer. And then, 20 minutes before the arrival estimate, my phone rangโฆ Yupโฆ ๐ญ The van has broken down and needed a tow and they could not come to me! ๐ต I got soooooo frustrated and angry that I started to cry! I was so done with it allโฆ This was supposed to be the day where they would finally finish this and be done with it. And nowโฆ It was not! I had gone through all the trouble, I had waited so long and now thisโฆ
I was so upset. And I knew that car trouble could happen, heck it happened to Skoosh twice this last monthโฆ But I had worked so hard to create the space. I had waited so long for them to come and fix (and hopefully finish) it. I was ready to make the house a home, and I could do more of that once the boards were done. I could place more cupboards, I could unpack stuff into those cupboards, I could finally set up the new TV and allโฆ Butโฆ Nopeโฆ
I had a long talk, I exchanged some emails and then they promised me that it would all be fixed and finished this Friday. So, three weeks after it should have been finishedโฆ. I really wanted to believe it. I really was eager to get to work that weekend and get stuff done! But, I was wearyโฆ I didnโt replace everything, just the things that were in the way. Life had been messy for so long, whatโs a little more mess added to that for a few days???
So, more impatient waiting and on Thursday, they let me know the times for the Fridayโฆ
They let me know the worker would come in the afternoon. So I was just hoping there would be enough time for him to finish it all. But then, Friday morning, I got an unexpected call. Anxious (I hate calls!) I decided to pick up andโฆ It was good news! ๐ The worker was done earlier at the other location and he was on his way to mine! So I quickly had to get everything in order!
Out with the bent onesโฆ New ones in place!
The gentleman was kind, professional, very good at what he did andโฆ He was fast! He really enjoyed his work and that showed. Within a few hours, he was finishing up and it looked great! I felt such joy and relief. Nowโฆ It was finally doneโฆ
I thanked him loads, even threw in a bar of chocolate, as I was so happy! After I cleaned everything up and started to get the stuff back in their placesโฆ I got a big itch! I really wanted to unpack that biiig box with that beautiful shiny object in it.
I had about an hour before bed soโฆ I got to work! I was hoping I could manage alone, as this one was just a wee bit bigger and heavier than the old one. I was scared a few times that I could not do it, that Iโd drop itโฆ But, my hands worked properly and I was definitely strong enough. Soโฆ Yay! I installed the TV, added my apps and the next dayโฆ Iโd hook it up to all my other multimedia stuffs. Finally I could start to unpack more!
Itโs sooooo awesome! ๐คฉ
Upstairs was done too. So, if I have more time and energy, Iโll definitely start the work there too! So eager to finally make the house more of a home. To unpack things and get rid of the messโฆ ๐ So very grateful for Joop, the guy who saved and ended the SB-saga. ๐ธ
Sooooo, after a loooong three weeksโฆ This part of the journey has come to an end. And, I for one, am very happy about that!
Hopefully, this wonโt be continuedโฆ ๐
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