International Talk Like a Pirate Day!!!
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Pinata Making!
Had so much fun in the paper mache! Probably have't made a pinata since grade school! He's full of Rum, Candy, Lais, and pirate booty. This was part of the party preparation for Talk Like a Pirate double feature in the backyard tomorrow! The final product! pretty pleased with how this came out. Alfi is terrified of him, maybe it's too realistic? Forming the body and the first coats of paint! First face iterations. Had to change to something a little less happy cartoon. All of these face components got nixed. Face overhaul. updated eyebrows, eyes, and mouth.
Refi Time
Refinancing the house. Looking like a rate of 2.5% which is pretty fantastic. Current rate is 3.75%. This is the 2nd refinance on this house, but with rates this low it's hard not to jump at the chance. Was looking for another house but the market is too hot right now. Houses are selling too quickly and for more than asking. Maybe in a year or so I can pick back up and look around. Wasn't sure if I'm fully committed to moving out to the country. Still enjoying this house, but I knew I really liked it when I bought it. I didn't walk into this house and think "this is a perfect rental" like I did when I bought my first house. feeling pretty lucky to be "in" on this house and having the opportunity to do some renovations.
Fully grouted, ready for sealant. Baseboards to be painted and put back in. I really like the color, had concerns about the light grout but it's a very thin grout line and going to seal it too... should be fine! So fresh and so clean. No more dog odor. Just needs a rug to pull the room together! And curtains...