JOURNALS

Ah, Tuesday. A day sandwiched in between neither here nor there, and yet here I am with a weird sense of accomplishment. Today was a bit different since I stayed at home to play high-stakes host to the much-anticipated oven delivery. Spoiler alert: it arrived just as the clock was about to strike "end of business".

The real star of the day, though, was the DIY project starring a set of IKEA drawers. Call me master architect as I tackled dismantling two old sets and constructing the replacements. IKEA instructions? Shockingly cooperative this time, and my drill battery came through like an unsung hero, with a spare at the ready. Managed to stash the old wood in the shed—a creative squirrel always preparing for Yule? (Ed note: no)

In between all the manual labor, I managed to carve out some Xbox time, proving once again that digital realms beat IKEA-induced fatigue any day. Who knew furniture assembly could double as a workout? But hey, I'll take any excuse to skip a gym session.

On the self-care front, hydration got a solid tick, and as far as eye strain goes, not staring at the laptop for hours helped. Let’s call it a win for all the senses—minus the one for tolerating the sound of assembling Swedish furniture.

Reflecting on gratitude today: firstly, the aforementioned drill battery, whose reliability was only slightly less appreciated than clear IKEA instructions. Lastly, the luxury of storing things away, be it furniture remnants or life's odd bits and bobs. All in all, a day well navigated with a touch of relaxation—mission accomplished.