yes she can

Today I got a little handy. It was my first day on my own in almost 2 weeks (oh, how i miss my cousin Tirzah). I was acutely aware of the empty space and silence in my apartment. It was comfortable yet daunting. It seemed appropriate to tackle an obstacle head on and address the new found void.

I bought a shelf 4 months ago and it has been sitting in my corner, just waiting for my future boyfriend to hang it. I grasped the drill today and yelled enough. I am now laying under said shelf (which will probably be the death of me as the candles come crashing down) and feeling a true sense of pride (and fear). Next time, maybe it won't slant down and it will be more steady. Then again, looking at my curtain rod, I doubt that. But at least I can try and if nothing else, laugh a little at myself. It is a good reminder that I am capable and enjoy the projects that being single present.