As night turns to day

*A soul enters the room*

You can't get rid of me that easy. I am suppressed though, I figured this account was gone. Just stashed away in the realm of dxpnet with a 2000 year temp ban. Really it was only 24 hours. I know, why so dramatic soul? Well its my thing and I find it fun. Truth is a lot has happened in my life. I've gone from helping my step day lay tile to doing it all on my own. I was given a big job with ceramic. marble, and glass and had to manage it all on my own. It was the first time and I was scared af, but luckily I'm the best when it comes to faking it till you make it. I had to figure it out on my own, and answer all questions on my own because my step dad wouldn't answer my phone calls. It truly was a test of my skills, and I worked as hard as I possible could. I'm not 100% happy with the outcome, but that's because I'm a perfectionist by nature and could call out flaws all day. In the end I have to be happy with what I got and move on. For a first job as a beginner it came out pretty good. I finally finished it today and feel relieved. I was lots of fun and I enjoyed the work.

I really opened up a new door for me. I finally see the world through more mature eyes. Normally I'd take the weekend off and play videogames and waste my time, but with this tile job I couldn't accept doing that, or even get the idea of work off my mind. It really gave me a new want to exist. Somewhere out there a person wants beautiful art in their shower or floor, and I'm just the person to do it. I've lost some weight too. 5 pounds in a week for going out and making money. I'm really lucky to have a job like that. Right now I'm at a high and feel the need to indulge in it. I know eventually this version of me will shed into something new and get buried in the backyard with the rest of em.

I know what most of you likely think. "Who the fuck cares? I hate you, go away." Few people do care though, and to those people just know I'm fine and still with you. Lots of people here like to hate, and I've been one of those people many times. To hate or to be hated, doesn't matter as long as you get attention. You can't take life because you see it from the negative side and need to pick fights to vent. Too weak or scared to do it irl though. Before you know it dxp turns into a drug. It mentally releases endorphins and other chemicals, and becomes something to abuse rather then a place to socialize with people who share a hobby you hold close. Some need to realize one day will be the last day every person logs on to dxp, or even gets to exist. I really admire those who can keep a level head on topics and not succumb to all the meaningless hate, rage, and apathy. As for those who do I hope you get better. Those type of things are bad for your spirit, even if you feel it doesn't bather you. They may never love you, but inside you will love the mature and respectful person you've become.

*A soul exits the room*

"I know what most of you likely think.

"Who the fuck cares? I hate you, go away." 



lol

You probably have a cult following.



Anyway--

Welcome back... this is good stuff.

🙂

Who are you?

Good to see your dramatic self stopped by to say Hi. ?

Posted by tiziani
I had to retile half my ground floor (in reality I hired a guy and his team, and they let me learn). Good job. The only annoying thing is cutting the tiles around to corners and skirting board.

Once you get the hang of it the cuts are pretty easy. We normally use a grinder with a diamond blade, but use a wet saw on stuff like granite, marble, and glass. This shower was actually extremely difficulty. Not one, not 2, but 3 soap dishes. Not to mention I had to move one down lower. I wish I would have centered them better, but I really didn't think. Next time I will though. The issue was the wall was way out of square. You get that a lot in these old houses, so I had to float out the wall to make them fit correctly. Lots of this things you've got to figure out in your own and just know how to make it work.



For me the hardest part was figuring out how to install the marble seat and sill. Fun fact I actually installed the seat upside down, and tore out all the tile around it, fixed the seat, and got it all back together before the contractor or anyone even noticed. Another thing I've learned and will always check. Also the band tiles are much thinner then the actual tile, so I had to use this type of material to bring them flush with the tile. The issue with the bands are you can't lay tile above them till they dry, or the tile will slide down and crush them which is disastrous. The two niches were pretty difficult too, but they pay good to install them.



Lastly was the pebbles. They come in mesh, but they don't really pay nicely because the different size in the pebbles. You have to cut lots of them out, move them around, and make it look as natural as possible. All the ones around the drain area were placed individually, so it was pretty much a puzzle.

Posted by Nevermore
EYYYYY!!!

*Pulled his soul back to the room*

You forgot a hug from me!



I was also a bit back though after a short break. 🙂

A break is always nice lol. *Hugs*

Posted by TheLadyScorpio
Who are you?

How could you forget? You know, that one guy from the internet from that one topic about that one thing. Remember?

Posted by Harukka
Haha 🙂

Welcome back Soul ?

😉

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A soul enters a room me: I think I can fix that problem, where's Sam and Dean Winchester?