Step One

I did some clearing out yesterday, I was hoping it was in preparation for N to come over and help today, but instead I just made more of a mess.  I did however get rid of one chair and non-matching ottoman...which I put out in my alley and were gone in 15 minutes!  I also took two of those blue IKEA bags full to the brim of crap to the goodwill (some clothes, shoes, DVDs...um, and other stuff.)

I also hung new curtains (goodbye black out drapes), covered up the other ugly chair (that's temporary until I get the $200 chair + ottoman next month) and set up a music area...where I practiced for an hour last night.  That made a huge difference, I practiced for an hour last night and it was good thing I set a timer or my fingers would be bleeding today, I could have easily played for a lot longer.  Here's some pics of the current state of my digs:

disaster area, but new curtains!
yes, that's my bed under all that crap

music space (still with some junk around it though)