Spring’s First ‘Fessions

Is anyone else ready, willing, and needing to ‘fess a few things?

Well, I certainly have a few things to bring to the ‘fessional. After all, there’s never a dull moment, right?

I’ll get right to it…

First off, March 28th marks my 1-year anniversary of solo home ownership! I have to disbelief-fess, it’s hard to believe just how much stress I mustered through, for several weeks prior, before getting handed the keys to my new place. Although I spent that first night sleeping on the floor of my new master bedroom (all of my furniture was being delivered the next morning), I slept like a rock…much like a post-marathon nap. 

A note from the realty company

Spring 2025 certainly came in like an angry lion. We’re talking a 40-degree overnight drop in temps, day-long rain, and crazy 50-60mph winds on the 19th and 20th. Some parts of the state even had blizzard conditions! None of the white stuff made it to my immediate area, but ugh. I weatherfess, Momma N was not playing nice with the winter exodus! 

Speaking of my house, there’s been more decorating and updating! Since this place was a new construction acquisition, it didn’t come with any “extras” (existing hardware on cabinets, towel racks, etc.) or window treatments. This was not a bad thing, though, because it gave me free rein to customize such items. After much deliberation, and some significant procrastination, I purchased the kitchen cabinet hardware (drawer-pulls and door handles) a couple months ago. Just this week, a friend (with a power drill, LOL) drilled the pilot holes and I helped screw-in most of the hardware. We also installed window treatments in the dining room. Let me décorfess, it feels so good to have these projects completed! I still have the two remaining spare bedrooms and laundry room to paint (the drab beige isn’t working, LOL, and they need window treatments as well), but all of the main floor living space is done. 

With it being spring and all, I have seen a plethora of robins frolicking about in recent weeks. I have to robinfess, though, they are rather camera-shy in my area. I have tried (in vain?) to capture a pic of these numerous “signs of spring” birds, but my photo attempts have come up empty. Hence, there are no such pics to share, LOL.

Lastly, I’ll share a few words (and a “hefty” vestfession) regarding the newly acquired weighted vest. Although I believe I will grow to love it, right now those feelings of affection are not too strong. I’ve taken it on several 2-mile walks, and (surprisingly) it doesn’t seem to affect my pace (which is a good thing!). That said, this 15-pound vest feels real bulky and a bit cumbersome, unfortunately (which is a buzzkill).  Once the warmer temps are more of a constant, and I won’t need to layer a jacket over it, I predict that will be a game-changer. I’m still in the very early stages of acclimating to it, so it’s too soon to make any rash decisions (though I wonder if I should have started with the 10-pounder?).

After a recent 2-mile power walk

Things (and ‘fessions) that make you go hmmm, right? I’ve shared enough for now, so I’ll leave these ‘fessions to stand on their own. 

Would you like a turn at the ‘fessional? What would you share?

I’m linking this with Marcia and the Runfessions linkup.

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