Memory-Lane: 11-06-1992

My writer's block continues. As I wallow about in self pity, scribble notes on little pieces of paper, compile long lists of what I intend to write about someday, and ask myself why I can't suffer from a more interesting malady, please enjoy (or pretend to enjoy, please!) this list from my pre-Propson days.  


It first saw the light of day nearly 20 years ago. I have very little doubt it was crafted immediately after I'd finished one of L.M. Montgomery's novels.  

My First House

(for myself & a girlfriend or a husband)

A White Cottage  (similar to that one on 5th St, Silverton, OR)

• 2 stories
• attic
• front gate
• front porch
• 2-4 bedrooms
• kitchen
• living room
• laundry
• 2 bathrooms
• study
• double locks
• door chains
• balcony
• garden (with flowers!)
• optional: basement/celler [sic]
• optional: woodburning stove/fireplace

 Nice Furniture

• window seat
• many bookshelves
• wallpaper or light paint with stencils
• ceiling lights and fans
• gas appliances
• lots of windows
• rolltop desk
• piano
• good stereo
• dinette set
• coffe table
• old trunks
• nice beds
• tea set/dishes
• white wicker
• gazebo
• slipcovers
• many throw pillows
• nice photo books
• statues
• prints
• clocks
• candles/lanterns
• automan [sic]
• comfy chairs
• sheets and quilts
• classic books
• lace
• optional: skylights

 Color Scheme

• whites/creams
• greens
• yellows
• blues
• peaches
• gray (a touch)

 Me

• skirts
• catalogouges [sic]
• drawing
• cooking
• reading
• writing
• sewing
• old fashioned

 Animals

• 1-3 cats
• maybe a dog (medium sized)

Apparently I wanted to live in a  cute little cottage with a kitchen and bedrooms (how innovative of me!) in a dangerous neighborhood (chains and dead bolts/double locks?).


As for the skirts, pastels, throw pillows, and lace: I read this aloud to Justin. He said, "So, when you were a little girl you wanted to grow up to be a little old lady?"


I giggled at his comment, but the more I think about it... Yes. I do hope to grow up to be a little old lady.


But maybe I'll skip the white wicker furniture.