Made A Start

 I haven't bothered to clean out the area in front of the entrance, as I didn't feel it was important, since I wasn't going to teach here. Now that has changed, I decided that cleaning that area was a good place to start. Not too much to do, so I wouldn't feel overwhelmed.

Before photo

You can't see, but under that blue sheet was a load of dead leaves and other bits of trash. There were lots of things that had been dumped out there from when we moved in. Christopher helped out so it only took about half an hour to clean up.

After photos

I don't have time or energy today, but I want to wash down the doors and the tiles in front. Also above the doors, there are the remains of some kind of insect nest that needs to be swept away.

It's not a lot, but I'm glad I made the effort. I know there is a lot to do to get ready for students to come, just making a start feels good, a step in the right direction.

One problem is the air conditioner. We need new ones. The plan was to buy a big one for the main kitchen/dining room. The old one in here is too small to cool the area. To buy a new one is going to cost a lot of money. I planned on getting one for the tatami room later but since I'm going to use that room soon I need a ne air conditoner sooner.

I was watching a YouTube video of somebody who had bought an Aikiya, an abandoned house, in Japan. The house was built in the 1970s but the air conditioner were installed later in the 1980s. To save money he cleaned out the air conditioners and got them working again. So I think I'll try that. The air conditioners here were installed when the house was built, about 33 years ago but never cleaned. Am I brave enough to open it up and see if I can clean it? I feel like I'll need a hazmat suit!  At least some gloves, a mask and goggles! This is going to be interesting! If I can get it working, great, once I get a few students I can buy a new one!

Christopher is making lunch today, nice change! I enjoy cooking but some times having something made for you is nice. I have chance to do other things this morning!