Writing Challenge #7: Building Our Dream House

This month, let's build the house of our dreams. Since we are all part of an English Club, we'll make it a clubhouse. We will describe it together in the comment section.

For this challenge I need writers to do the building, landscaping, painting, home decorating, and even renovating. Each time you visit the blog, imagine that you have just spent time at the clubhouse. Answer this question: What did you do at the building site today?

Here are some things you can do:

build a new room
plant a garden
add lighting
bring in furniture
add appliances
decorate and paint
put in new floors
add accessories

Here is some useful "house vocabulary" for the challenge:Rooms in a house Furniture and decor AppliancesOkay, I'll begin...---------------------------------------------------------Today, I built the framework for the clubhouse. It has a basement, a main floor, and an upstairs. There are many staircases, but I'm not sure how many rooms there will be. The house is on a mountain overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There is a large open field behind the house. I have ordered 20 large bookcases, which will arrive tomorrow.----------------------------------------------------------What did you do at the building site today?

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Comments

Tara Benwell June 19, 2009 2:54

Alba,
Good point. A fresh coat of paint makes all the difference. I vote for a sunny yellow. Not too bright.
What should we cook on the BBQ? Perhaps we should grow some corn. I love BBQ corn with lime and chili peppers.

BILA Awa Yah,
Thanks for joining the challenge! I love your sentence about the "ballet of colored butterflies". Great stuff.
Tara Benwell May 29, 2009 19:41

Hmm...good point. We should probably have a first-aid kit handy, too. Surely there are a few nurses among all of these members!
Tara Benwell May 29, 2009 14:41

Naima. I like flower pots too. Mine always blow over in the wind though. We'll need gigantic ones to withstand the wind near the Pacific Ocean. Many of you have shared your love of trees here. It's great to be in the company of nature lovers. Looks like this clubhouse is just about ready. Do we need any finishing touches?
nounouta May 29, 2009 13:53

what about planting alot cf trees and filling balconies with flower pots.
i also like our sitting room to overlook a patio full of sun flowers.
see you soon in our lovely garden
Tara Benwell May 26, 2009 14:35

Good point! I never thought about the outside colour of the house. I love yellow houses, but I guess this is a group decision. Do we want brick, wood, or aluminum siding? My one request is for a red door. :)
Tara Benwell May 25, 2009 17:24

What a great idea, Takki Eddine! I've never heard of a fennec! It's so cute. I'll bring a Canada Goose.
Tara Benwell May 22, 2009 14:59

Fariba, this is great! I can't wait for Iranian dance night. I've been waiting for someone to bring in animals. I'd also like a giant aquarium set up like the coral reef with tropical fish of all colours, shapes, and sizes. I envision this clubhouse with really high ceilings. Yes, it is starting to look like a palace, rather than a clubhouse. That's the great things about dreams.
Tara Benwell May 20, 2009 14:03

Eleennian, I'm so glad we have another gardener in the group. You're right, flowers are comforting.
Do we have any designers who can create a customized welcome mat? I also think we need to work on being more eco-friendly in our design. Any ideas?
Expector Smith May 19, 2009 16:41

Oh, yes, we need a playroom where the Wii and other video game players should be placed. I'm not a good player, though.

I'll accept your challenge, Tara. All the activities you mentioned are really exciting - I really want to give it a shot. I wonder if you're ready for that - boxing could be a real challenge, especially for a girl.

I like the idea that we can learn English while we play. I'll try to add more:
"Oh, my."
"Wow, what are you doing here?"
"It's so cool. Let me try."
"It really made my day."
"I'm exhausted."
Tara Benwell May 19, 2009 14:53

RIYA, thanks for adding the library! It's a great addition.

Does anyone think we should have a Wii in our clubhouse? What kind of room would it belong in? I'd like to challenge some of you to skipping or boxing or kayaking. We can practise English expressions while we play, such as:
"Be careful!"
"Look out!"
"He's catching up."
"You rocked." (you did very well)
"That was awesome."
"I challenge you to another match."
"That was a workout!"

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