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🎵🎵 “I’m walking on sunshine.” 🎵🎵
Thursday was a painting day! My contractor showed up a bit later than expected (with a heads-up) because he was out buying supplies, but he made up for that by staying a bit later. He used tape, drop cloths, and primer, all firsts. The primer really was a must with the uneven colours and finishes we were starting with. The back part of the room that I painted with the washable paint is proving to be a beast to cover, but he’s working steadily. This morning, he explained his methodology of getting something on that part of the kitchen and then moving to the front part of the room so he can give the back part extra time to dry.
The yellow is looking so good! It is a bit of a cooler yellow than I had in the motorhome. Maybe a tad cooler than I was hoping for, but we’re at only one coat so far, so it can only get better. I’m very happy so far!
The only question is the backsplashes around the counter — I thought they were meant to be grey, but they’re starting to paint over them. My contractor is going to check with his boss today, but he’s pretty sure they’re in the plans to just be normal painted wall. If that’s the case, I am going to later investigate a peel ‘n stick backsplash as that’ll offer me way more design options than regular tile would have. The area around the stove is going to all be polished concrete, though, as I understood.
He finished around 4:30 and I had just enough time to change, call an Uber, and get myself to Galerías in time for a quick dinner before a 6:20 showing of Thor: Love and Thunder! This Marvel movie and margarita-of-the-month (at Chili’s) thing since Spiderman last December has done wonders for morale!
The margarita of the month was watermelon-based and sooo yummy. I’m always impressed by how they always look exactly like the ad picture and like a vacation in a glass.
I was going to do my usual ribs for dinner, but when I saw a shrimp and chicken with rice and broccoli plate topped with pico de gallo, that’s what I wanted, probably because I haven’t had a lot of “real” meals lately. This was pretty darn close to home cooking and so good. I love how their pico de gallo doesn’t skimp on the serrano peppers, lending just enough heat to the meal while brightening it up and cutting through any richness.
I really need to learn how to make blackened shrimp at home!
The movie was awwwwwesome. It’s rare that I can sit entranced for two full hours and not get fidgety, but this one just transported me. When I was binging the Marvel movies last year in a desperate attempt to catch up in time for Dr. Strange 2, I got stuck at the first Thor movie, same as I did the first time I attempted to get through all the movies, because I had zero interest in the Scandinavian gods. Well, I’m glad I pushed through because Thor turned out to be my favourite character in the franchise. His first outing was my favourite film of his, but I think Love and Thunder has edged that out. I cannot wait to rewatch this one!