((( chalmette )))
It sounds like you need a lite brite!

Can you go and get one for yourself? It's not a house boat, but it sounds like something that a part of you still really wants. Can you honor that part of yourself?
I recently bought myself some mandala coloring books and a huge box of 64 crayons (mine, all mine, NOT to share with my kids) and it makes me happy when I let myself sit down and color for a little bit.