Today it is all finally over!
The house project for me has come to an end and I have finally been paid for all the massive amount of work I did. I spent 12 months (to the week) planning, managing and working my butt off and after three months to the day of leaving the project I have been paid. It is nice to finally have recognition for what I achieved there and also so please to be freed from it all. I worked out with all the hours I did, I worked on average 10 hours per week over the 12 months. That included all the research, arranging, planning, co-ordinating, buying, travelling, and physical work. I kept a log of all hours worked by both participants, I also kept a note of the hours that Cam worked as well, it was very interesting to analyse it all. I did 65% of the work; Cam did 9%, so that leaves 26% for the other one and his sidekick. By the time the house is completed we might be even. LOL. Ah well, I knew that would be the case so not to worry about that now.

I learnt so much from the project and it wasn’t about DIY that I learnt the most. I learnt that even under the most ridiculous amounts of pressure, stress and poor treatment I am strong of mind, resolve and sincerity. There were times where I thought ‘is this really happening?’ as I did think my mine was paying games. It was so good to have Cam there to tell me I wasn’t going mad, and most of the time I was judging the ‘games’ correctly. No more tantrums, no more brain damage and no more angry people. Ahh it feels so good. If I can survive that I can do anything right!

I do want to mention that I am thankful for Mr Warren senior’s confidence in me to do the project. It must have been hard for him to remain impartial for most of the project especially as the resentment rose and I was drawn into a daily battle to over things that really shouldn’t have been an issue. This is where I learnt that if you have someone living in a do-up project make sure they truly understand they live in a construction zone and not a pristine cosy home. Always learning, always amazed I guess.

Perhaps one day I could add this experience to a chapter of my book… call it ‘how not to get be played by a narcissist’. Ha-ha... good to be able to laugh about it all now… too many tears have been shed over it so it is well and truly time to laugh and enjoy life.

A big thanks to my wonderful friends who listen to me, helped me and advised me. From a couple of comments I know you watched me go through hell… thanks for all your love and support!!

The biggest thank you goes to my wonderful Cam. Thank you for being my helper, my shoulder to cry on, my sounding board and of course my protector. Always felt safe with you by my side.

So now I have the money I am now totally debt free!! AND going to Spain for my birthday next year!!!!
Now that is so damn exciting!!!
*does a happy dance all around the house*