Holman Ave ❤️
Let me first off start by saying that I have such a love for this place because of the street that it is on. My second family growing up from second grade on were the Holman’s so instantly I adore this address. (Angie please share with your mom ❤️)
Next, I want to say because I’ve caused a panic in a lot of people, I am not planning to leave Topeka permanently. I just have created a stable residence for myself in a part of the country that I spend a lot of time in and love. I will continue to have a home in Topeka for as long as I foresee. I might eventually downsize my current Topeka home since a lot to maintain physically and financially. It has been my home for 48 years of my life. It just may not have a majority of my time anymore.
I know as crazy as this sounds, when I travel I usually leave from the Cincinnatti area (Cvg airport) and it will be so nice to have my primary closet here! The number of times I have arrived somewhere and wished I had x, but I packed from Topeka. Drove to Ohio for a few days and then flew out. I’ve forgotten underwear, pants, toothbrushes I have everywhere to help that issue, and I’m hoping this will help me arrive fully clothed.
Ruby red my Jeep was a rock star with her hauling ability. I loaded her up, still had room at the top and the girls and I hit the road. Side note on my car, people ask often if I am really liking the wrangler and such. YES!!! I love that silly vehicle. I know because a 24 she has many bells and whistles previous years didn’t offer, but it is fabulous all except the gas mileage. I wasn’t quite aware of how low that was. 😳😝
I do laugh that this house is very similar to the first house I purchased on holiday park in Topeka, Kansas. Just completely redone and a lot more expensive. I don’t have a garage or a driveway (I did have those with my first) but I have a house that I think the location will be amazing for me for a lot of reasons plus a master bathroom I am beyond thrilled about. I have the first shower I’ve owned I fully fit in and can bend over and touch my toes without both ends hitting something. Plus…my new bathtub! Oh man. I have to share more about my tub.
Yes, I realized original tub for my behind was not the best option. If you haven’t seen the video of my friend Yasiel telling me I needed a bigger one or I would need to call 9 eleven to get me out you need to watch it. I’ll add to the end. It’s funnier than shit and was true. Plus the mess I would make with the water!! I have stomach issues often in the morning and I spend my time back in and out of the bathtub and at the toilet so this was an important comfort for me. Decided to upgrade and go with a mini hot tub model that allows water to sit in so I don’t have to refill each time and stay warm. I’m telling you, my bathtub is a process! And if you have ever stayed with me, Ive stay with you or we have traveled you know how much time I spend in a bathroom and the comfort a tub gives me so I am beyond thrilled about this bathroom.
We have had to drill thru the brick walls, redo electric and the list could go on to get me this stinking tub. But oh she is a beauty Clark!!! (I sure hope you know the reference 😜) This tub not only has lights and jets but will fit my back end, allow my stomach to have water on it and not a flooding of water each time I enter and exit. I am a happy girl and excited to have it running. I’m sure you will see pics as soon as my butt can get in it.
Another thing I am super excited about is the laundry is in the master bathroom. Brilliant if you ask me! I’m not carrying laundry up and down anywhere! Plus, some of you may appreciate this, when you start a house fresh you can automate it all fairly easy and connecting it. So each appliance as it is added joins the linking which allows telephone access to all appliances! It’s nuts that I can be at the store and turn the oven on to preheat and turn off the dryer because I forgot and left it running and shouldn’t run while gone.
I am going to sign off on my bathroom and house updates for now and will share more soon! Touch base each Friday to follow along.
Xoxo
Jenny
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8H8sqTD/
For yasiel bathtub video.
