More is needed

I am also beginning to realise that in all the photos showing things that I am really happy about, clear floor, organised shelves, etc, there is still peeling paint and woodchip and crumbling plaster and stained  carpets and walls. As well as wanting space and a little bit of order, I now want decorators. I will never be satisfied.



And yes. We still listen to cassette tapes. 

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