Well, the post Atkins transition is done and, though my weight fluctuated abut 5 pounds, it is now a steady 158 and lowering on the sparkpeople.com method. One of the really good things about their method is that it allows me to eat pizza, with the crust, and encourages a lifestyle change. Their web tracking system is pretty good too!

That said, we've been cooking almost solely at home these days and making quite a mess of things. With no dishwasher to keep up to the task and counter tops that always look dirty to me, the time has come for a little kitchen remodel.

Now, several years ago, I embarked on a similar project. 12 moths later, it was not done and my lovely roommate was about to move out from the frustrations if living in a perpetual construction site. This time, I tried a new method: waiting 7 months to schedule the update so that the contractor is tried and true, I have a window in my schedule to do my part, and I have saved enough money to deal with surprises.

Here is the plan, we will see how things shake out:
Tuesday: Phil (contractor) comes in and removes the cabinets and counter top in the kitchen (and makes them disappear forever). He then sets up the plumbing and wiring for the dishwasher and disposal. Mark and I pick up the dishwasher at Sears. Phil installs new cabinets (which I bought today) and the subcounter top for tiling. In the evening, Mark and I spread a thin layer of adhesive on the bottom of the marble tile so that it sits level tomorrow.