More day 6

22. Build a home studio: I found a bookshelf wall bracket while cleaning up the office, so I decided to modify the shelves after all. I thought it would be a quick modification and installation, but like all good home improvement projects, nothing is ever as simple as on "This Old House" (and yes, I remember the Bob Villa and Norm Abram days...).

My initial measurements gave me the impression that the shelf only needed to be shortened from 84" to 62" in height. However, I forgot to account for the trim at floor level, which meant that the width would have to be altered too. Instead of two simple cuts and an adjustment of shelves, I had to take the whole thing apart and cut every shelf to fit the space.

I used the bracket to secure the larger shelf section to the wall, and installed the smaller shelf unit in the closet. Now, my effects pedals, microphones, DI boxes, and preamps are all organized in one place, rather than being stacked in a box in the spare bedroom. I can also keep them locked up in the closet, which makes me feel better in general.

57. Clean out my anime collection: A large chunk of my eBay auctions closed today. I sold 10 of my items that were listed. I also sold another item on Amazon. My current total sold is now 18 items.