Stupid Painit Fumes

I do stupid things. Frequently too. This doesn’t necessarily mean that I am an idiot, just thought I would preface this post by letting you know.

My adventure that I'm going to talk about this week has been giving my Mom's small bedroom a “make-over”. This project is finally finished and im glad it is!! Since I was moving to Bismarck, my mom has decided to stay at my Grandmas house and help take care of her since shes having health propblems. So my mom decided to paint the bedroom orange and yellow! I know its a wierd combination for a bedroom, but it looked ten times better after it was pinted.

The idea was to paint the bedroom before removing the carpet so that my mom, my aunt, and I wouldnt worry about covering floors while painting and finally turn her room into the place she truly wanted to live in.

So the trip to Menards was of course in order. From the time I received my paint cans, purchased them, and transported them to my car, I had been propositioned by 4 different men about whether I needed “help”. By help they meant, “Will you hire me to paint your apartment?” These dudes literally hang out by the paint counter and parking lot waiting for people like me to prey on. Now normally I just simply say “No. Thank You.” However one individual prompted me to let loose on him a little. He followed me to my car, which was annoying. Then he said, “You need painter?” I threw my typical response his way, but he persisted. “I paint for you. I can do that for you.” Here is where snappy Miss Briana comes in. I shot him a probably unnecessary evil glace and said, “I can do it too. Isn’t that cool? And guess what? When I do it…. Its free!” That makes me giggle everytime!

Karma has taught me that my painting skills are free… yes… but not that exceptional and slightly sloppy. Here is a list of the numerous things I have learned while painting this week…

1. Windows Should Remain Open! – We have managed to paint my entire room with the windows locked shut and the air conditioner running. I think I am currently still high and I know that brain cells have been lost. Ask the people who heard me giggling all day at work!!
   
2. Be Tall! – I discovered, that my arms do not reach the ceiling. And yes I did have a step stool. Still couldn't reach. I had to have my aunt come over to tape my ceiling… and getting it down has been all too comical. I even went so far as to get phone books out to set on the step stool in order to reach. You know when you see kids in movies reaching for the cookie jars? They are on their tippy toes, sorta hopping up and down, and usually standing on a chair… yep? Now you know what I look like trying to remove the tape.
   
3. Put the Lid Back on the Paint Can! – Make sure it is closed tightly too. I knocked over a little can of yellow paint in her room and now she has a yellow blob in the carpet… nice. I also had the amazing misfortune of stepping INSIDE a orange paint can while painting her bedroom. I know what you’re thinking… her foot fits inside a paint can? Yes ladies and gentlemen I have abnormally small feet. I was on the stool reaching for the area above the window and when I stepped down off the stool I stepped directly into the can. I then stupidly proceeded to pull it out and step on the carpet… so now there are little elvish orange footprints in the carpet. Joy.
   
4. Wash Yourself! – Its not good when you are at work and someone says, “What color are you painting your apartment?” and you lift up your elbow, point, and say “This color!”
   Maybe hire that man you mouthed off to in the Menards parking lot? – Yeah right! Come on, we all know I am way too stubborn for that! Besides now I have this incredible satisfaction of knowing that I did it… no matter how many mistakes I may have made.
   

So… the carpet may present more additions to this adventure so keep a look out for a part 2. In the mean time I hope my poor painting technique made you giggle. Keep reading everyone! :D