Fly with the Phoenix

This weekend, a friend of mine and I wrestled for most of the day trying to install new blinds. Doesn’t sound like a big deal, but for a bit of background, my bedroom has been without blinds for about five weeks or so. Foolishly, I tossed the old ones after painting because they were so beat up, but didn’t think that it could be a little while before I could buy new. So installing a little bit of privacy was indeed a big deal for me. However, this little luxury would have to wait, which is something God knows isn’t a strong personality trait of mine. Continue reading →