I DID IT!!!!!

I have to share the success of my other big project…the one that started me out on this blogging adventure.  Remember the deck?     Just to remind you, here is how it was:



Before





During



Although it took three months to finish I finally completed the last coat of sealer last weekend and placed the furniture and plants in their regular places ready for us to enjoy.  It was an exercise in patience and perseverance with a good bit of faith thrown in.  I must admit, there were times that I was convinced that I had bitten off much more than I could chew.   The process was often tedious.  Some parts of the wood seemed to clean beautifully and others needed multiple processes before the actual wood finally emerged.  But how could I give up?  I couldn't.  So here it is.



What do you think?



Was it worth it?  You bet it was.  The process allowed me to learn about myself. I learned that even when I want to give up, I can push through and come out on the other side.  I learned that beauty hidden is still beauty and if you search hard enough you can find it.  I also learned that while the journey is the most important thing...sometimes the destination can be pretty great, too.

What's Zen got to do with it?  I'm going to be in the present moment and go and have coffee and enjoy being on this beautiful deck.  I hope you take some moments for yourself and enjoy your day, too!