19 November 2010

paint the house

about a month ago i asked our landlord to teach me karate. i just got so tired of people pushing me around, busting up my bike and stuff. anyway, the morning we were to begin training we met on my driveway. he handed me a paint brush and said, "paint the house. side-side." i was so ticked! i thought he was going to teach me karate. crazy old man!


the front: before and after


the back: before and after - and yes, i painted the sides of the house too.

fortunately Ash helped me out with the back - my forearms and wrists were killing me. as we were painting we decided to abandon the karate idea and go in together as luchadores. i think it's a sound decision.

and so, after about a month (with a total of 10 or so working days spread throughout) listening to several hours of This American Life, Radio Lab, and Radio West podcasts, which i really enjoyed, it's done... and just in time for snow to fly.

p.s. please say it's an improvement, even if you don't agree.

4 comments:

ash said...

House looks awesome! Nice work. Improvement indeed.

And I have no doubt you'll win the state karate championship this year.

jo said...

This looks FANTASTIC! What an improvement. You even managed to improve the weather and provide blue skies for the finished product (like unto those non-smiling photos before the makeover and beaming after). But in all seriousness, love the new look.

Also, remember to practice the crane kick before state. You'll need it.

Heather said...

Impressive Kelly.

Sblogger said...

Looks fab Kel! Way to go sista!