So, the reason behind all the garage sale posts of late is that Nolan and I are building a house. (Actually, some other very nice men are, but since we're paying for it, I totally feel justified in saying that.) Anyhow, I've been trying to purge the house of the level of sheer, unadulterated volume of CRAP that we've accumuated in the 12 years since hubby's lived here and the 91/2 years that I have. It's insane. A never-ending, trash bag-filled nightmare, I tell you. Anyway, when I was clearing out the crap, I ran across this:
It's a proof of my headshot from when I was eighteen. (For those of you not familiar with the biz, a headshot is an 8x10 black and white glossy with your photo on one side and your resume on the other. I cannot begin to imagine what my resume had on it at eighteen. A bunch of lies, probably.)
Anyway, look! There are absolutely no wrinkles, and that Carrie looks SO YOUNG! She's innocent, and not yet sullied by all the horrors that life has to offer when you're an adult. But in a kind of wordly way. I've had a half dozen or so other headshots taken of me over the years for the various theatres I've worked for, but theis one's my favorite. And by headshot standards, it's not even that good. I found Nolan's too, (so droolworthy) but his was a copy of his actual headshot, and they wouldn't scan it. Whatever. I will find a way.
Conversely, here are Nolan and I today. Actually yesterday, if you want to get technical.
And here's the house. They say we'll be ready to move in by January 1, 2008.
The front of the house. Without landscaping, it looks as if we'll be able to ski off of the front porch.
Standing in the breakfast nook, looking through the kitchen and into the dining room.
Standing in the breakfast nook, looking at the living room & entryway.
The view from the front door. There'll be other houses across the street, eventually.
So that's what I've spent the vast majority of my time working on these past few months. Well, that and![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
caliga_rpg. *looks around sheepishly* Are we all keeping up with that? I barely can... Pansy's shaping up very nicely. A little naughty, but you know, what are you going to do? The girl has a mind of her own. Very driven. And I shudder to think about the volume of posts on Halloween. YIKES.
It's a proof of my headshot from when I was eighteen. (For those of you not familiar with the biz, a headshot is an 8x10 black and white glossy with your photo on one side and your resume on the other. I cannot begin to imagine what my resume had on it at eighteen. A bunch of lies, probably.)
Anyway, look! There are absolutely no wrinkles, and that Carrie looks SO YOUNG! She's innocent, and not yet sullied by all the horrors that life has to offer when you're an adult. But in a kind of wordly way. I've had a half dozen or so other headshots taken of me over the years for the various theatres I've worked for, but theis one's my favorite. And by headshot standards, it's not even that good. I found Nolan's too, (so droolworthy) but his was a copy of his actual headshot, and they wouldn't scan it. Whatever. I will find a way.
Conversely, here are Nolan and I today. Actually yesterday, if you want to get technical.
And here's the house. They say we'll be ready to move in by January 1, 2008.
The front of the house. Without landscaping, it looks as if we'll be able to ski off of the front porch.
Standing in the breakfast nook, looking through the kitchen and into the dining room.
Standing in the breakfast nook, looking at the living room & entryway.
The view from the front door. There'll be other houses across the street, eventually.
So that's what I've spent the vast majority of my time working on these past few months. Well, that and
caliga_rpg. *looks around sheepishly* Are we all keeping up with that? I barely can... Pansy's shaping up very nicely. A little naughty, but you know, what are you going to do? The girl has a mind of her own. Very driven. And I shudder to think about the volume of posts on Halloween. YIKES. 
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And wow, that's going to be some house!!!
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We designed it ourselves, so if I don't it, I've only screwed myself. ;)
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And speaking of lovely, the pics of you and your husband are gorgeous. I swear...you and I could be sisters or cousins. Kyle, my husband, could also pass as a relative of your husbands. I will have to post a pic of myself and Kyle sometime so you can see. If my husband would grow his hair out a bit, he would look like John Grudden, football coach of the loosing Tampa Bay Bucs. But he is the cutiest thing in a sun visor...
What kind of landscaping are you planning?
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You should post pics. I was nervous at first, but nothing ever remotely stalker-y has happened. My f-list is the best. So we have dopplegangers? I can't wait to see!
As far as the landscaping, we're going to terrace the front yard (two sections, I think) and put steps up to the front door. Couple of trees, some ornamental shrubbery, a few Petunias, and I'm probably gonna call it a day. My mom's a genus with that sort of thing, so she's going to help.
*whispers* Post pics!
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SO PRETTY!
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oh. and you're still beautiful!
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Thank you! I wish everything was still where it was when I was 18. But, two kids later, you have to expect a shift, grey hair and wrinkles. 'Tis the way of life. Of course, I am fighting it kicking and screaming...
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anyhow, can't wait to see your new house!
Emily
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"Can't wait," like you're going to come to Amarillo?
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The head shot... WOW! You were SOOOO young. WoW! I wish I looked that good when I was 18. ;)
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I KNOW! If I had the wisdom I have now with that youth and body, I seriously think I could have taken over the world. Now I'm just too tired. Part of God's plan, I guess! ;)
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As always, you and Nolan make me smiiiiile. ^_^
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I can't wait to move in! And if I got a housekeeper, I would be completely useless. I'm borderline now! So yeah, I'll be cleaning it all. Along with the rest of the family. It's time the boys learned the finer points of vacuuming. ;)
You make me smile, too!
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YAY for you and designing your own house! ♥
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I was going to mention myself, but she beat me you it...you and rayneday could SO be sisters. I've known her for ages (10 years or so now), though most of them we've lived far apart. Like now. Phoenix and Chicago. No matter. It's a good excuse for us to go visiting. And we do.
Three more days until my big move!
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Now I must see a picture! I do get that a lot... You look like my (mother, sister, aunt, cousin - whatever), but now I've just gotta see!
I have a friend like that. Just one. I actually thinks she lurks here sometimes. I see her about once every two years, though.
Only 78 for me! (Yeah, right. Still not holding my breath.)
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And - being totally honest here - I prefer the 'Now Carrie' face. And I don't see any wrinkles on the 'Now Carrie' face (NO FAIR!). Your husband is quite the looker too.....something kind of Kevin Costner about him. No wonder your kids are such dolls!
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On another post, your mom said she didn't like the 'Lolita' pic. I think it's beautiful! By the way, congrats on losing the poundage! I'm still trying - but then, I did just take a vacation. Not a whole lot of low-fat snacks in Disneyland. :P
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Thanks! I like that picture, too. It's a definite "was" pic, though.
Glad you had fun on vacation! I hope I get to go somewhere soon... hubs definitely needs a break.