Have you ever felt like you were so busy you were about to lose it? It has been so crazy for me the past couple of weeks. And it doesn’t help that I work full time… It really does get in the way of my life… ha ha. I suppose SOMEONE has to pay the bills.
For the past couple of weeks I have helped my mom paint her fabulous new house. And I just have one question. Ok, maybe two questions. Why is it that paint companies continue to produce paint colors that are mint green and prosthetic arm taupe? The other question: Why do people feel the need to BUY these paint colors and think that it’s ok? It’s not ok. My cute mom’s fabulous new house looks like someone threw up mint ice cream. Everywhere. Sigh. So we taped and painted her bedroom, her office, one of the downstairs bedrooms, the downstairs family room, and her exercise room. No casual undertaking, I can assure you. But it looks so much better and she was able to at least move in her stuff even though we only got 1/3 of the house finished. A work in progress, as it were. She is lucky enough not to have prosthetic arm taupe anywhere in her house… that is MY luxury. I just couldn’t be bothered changing it, though I thoroughly despise the color. And since I can’t afford my own services, it will have to wait. ;) I will say that taupe is one of the hardest paints to buy and get right… because if you have even the slightest hint of pink in that paint, things start to go nowhere good VERY fast.
Speaking of things going nowhere good really fast, 2 weeks ago, I went to the ladies room where I work. We are in an office building that has a shared restroom, which takes about 90 steps to get to. Depending entirely on which shoes one is wearing. (I know this because we have all counted at one point or another). Anyway, as I am walking along in my new camel colored Jessica Simpson 1.5” stacked wedge pumps, I slip on the ultra polished concrete floor. (Pretty safe to say that these people must have an extremely efficient cleaning crew.) Having personally specified colored concrete floors for various projects, I am familiar with the product, and just an FYI, they do not need to be waxed and polished. At least not to this degree. Whatever happened to the coefficient of friction and ADA compliance? At any rate, I slipped. The good news is, I did not fracture anything, but instead, I ended up pulling a ligament in my foot.
And I’ve been gimpy ever since.
Not so fun, to be honest. And not particularly fabulous timing either, considering I board a plane to France next week. So I’m hoping that my foot will decide that it wants to be better so that I can walk again. Interesting how much I take advantage of being able to walk now that I can’t so much…
But it could have been worse. So here's to hoping that by next week, this foot of mine will feel like a million bucks.
And on that note, I'm going to head out and wrap my friend, Andrea’s, baby shower gifts.
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wow you have been busy! painting is no fun. super exciting for her to move into her new place. and wow paint it too. fabulous. i am not a fan of taupe. i like white white and white. with FUCHSIA. but it doesn't really go. anyway. i am no decorator. and i still don't love taupe.
and that SUCKS on the fall. OUCH! at least you didn't fall flat on your face, break your two front teeth, and your nose on asphalt. yeah i did that last spring. it sucked. hope your foot recovers ultra fast. and WHOOHOO for a trip to France. so fancy with your travels.
France sounds like so much fun for you! Is it work related or just for fun? If you are going to Paris, let me know and I will give you a couple names of really yummy bakeries....hope your foot feels better by the time you go!
Oh Jayna, I'm sorry I couldn't help but chuckle at the thought. You are such a good woman to help your mama out like that. I'm sure she appreciates all your expertise as well, I know I would. So France ha? Where specifically, I hope you'll post all about your trip. Have fun! Oh and maybe go for some flats for a while ha girl?
You have been busy!!! You need to post pictures of your place & your mom's, I would love to them. I hope your foot starts feeling netter for your trip.
So was France fabulous, or what?? And that story is so sad. I had a friend that was trying on heels at a store, fell (she never wears heels) and had to have surgery she hurt it so badly. She's a runner too, and hated that she couldn't run for a long time. Heels are dangerous thingS!
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