a little stick

There are times when what I really want is a big stick. However, when it comes to needles, the smaller, the better. Today's blood work...HURT. My veins have the tendency to try to plan hide and seek and right as she went to stick me, guess what...they hid. She almost missed, and it hurt so bad. What makes it worse, is because she didn't get a direct hit, it took even longer than normal for the blood to drain.  OWWWW... So I am waiting for my results.
We went and looked at a house which has all the potential in the world. At 5,000 square feet sitting on 4 acres this house and property was probably something to look at back in mid 1980's when it was built. That being said, I loved the huge stone columns, the huge, I mean huge deck that extends around the side of the house, the kitchen with its granite and copper counter tops and double wall ovens, I love the antique claw foot tub, and the sunken hot tub in the master and the fact that the walk in closet is the size of my bedroom now, and the fact that it has an outdoor fireplace and a level back yard, BUT....it is going to require so much work. The potential for the house is huge, the price right now, is not so much. Tonight the hubby and I discussed the work and money that would have to go into the house. Our agent is looking up stuff-KUB, gas, water, etc. If we could get that house at a price, it would be exactly right. I stood in the room that would be Baby Boak's and started envisioning. I could see our little family there. I could envision the family dinners, and Christmas times with all the family. I could see outdoor parties on the porch and possibly an in ground pool in the backyard (eventually). Hey, I am a teacher. I need SOMETHING to do with my summers since I have finished all of my schooling. Our dog Bella would love it; her own personal HUGE bathtub. lol. This is a big decision with a lot of work. We must sleep on it.