Just DO IT!

I have had this vase for years. <em>EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.</em> I look at it, I think "You're ugly. I don't like you. You don't even match anything in my house. Nobody likes you." And that's not very nice of me. I seem to have a lot of anger towards a vase. It even kind of stresses me out. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuucSAs0JbG0q2Xu_lVi0wWiFSWRa_iyywOhbd146qUd7l05dwZaT4yis66LgQVt1ECk7Xv0BTaH54TU9o87YSMZW5mOWO1qEGPIc9ZcLgH3cBPsUFpIZJcD4I6RLz9UrmmCooBQiFVs/s1600/vase+5-10-13+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuucSAs0JbG0q2Xu_lVi0wWiFSWRa_iyywOhbd146qUd7l05dwZaT4yis66LgQVt1ECk7Xv0BTaH54TU9o87YSMZW5mOWO1qEGPIc9ZcLgH3cBPsUFpIZJcD4I6RLz9UrmmCooBQiFVs/s320/vase+5-10-13+002.JPG" width="212" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdcChtbMD7TgFSD2PhUmdyAdDlji7M2Hiu4gxC2AzpEOY7QCOMSG4pU8QYxPL5rc29W7rpq_hrswgvTjAOMT8CA6N_TsCZZ220RQdc-6JrCyObziasCxmAONngwuaOFBHWEBzXBcVxcA/s1600/vase+5-10-13+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdcChtbMD7TgFSD2PhUmdyAdDlji7M2Hiu4gxC2AzpEOY7QCOMSG4pU8QYxPL5rc29W7rpq_hrswgvTjAOMT8CA6N_TsCZZ220RQdc-6JrCyObziasCxmAONngwuaOFBHWEBzXBcVxcA/s320/vase+5-10-13+003.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After, oh, let's say 10 years, and extensive therapy, I have finally tackled my procrastination with this particular project. Why did I wait 10 years, full well knowing it's an easy fix, and being the kind of person who changes <em><strong>everything</strong></em>? The simple reason is I don't know. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"Just DO IT" I told myself. I put on my Nike's, and with the support of my therapist, and my loving family cheering me on, I headed outside with my ugly vase. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aw, here they are. My favorite saw horses, that fold up and are easy to carry and store. (They could use a coat of spray paint too).</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8MgGOvmxSVGqyCjqiDmdft6LCqnHZek0-yA7_xkWXX5KcubTslIP3wc5f5kbf3pRKSWlYtOPIaCABjJqjDnEfo-HKQA-4TJS_eFG5M2mQMgm_7cjIbSLtBLJuF8XVl0aL0zSKV9wI9I/s1600/vase+5-10-13+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8MgGOvmxSVGqyCjqiDmdft6LCqnHZek0-yA7_xkWXX5KcubTslIP3wc5f5kbf3pRKSWlYtOPIaCABjJqjDnEfo-HKQA-4TJS_eFG5M2mQMgm_7cjIbSLtBLJuF8XVl0aL0zSKV9wI9I/s320/vase+5-10-13+006.JPG" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A quick couple of coats of black spray paint and voila. MUCH BETTER! That was easy! I don't know where it will end up. For now, I filled it with sticks and put it by the front door. We shall see...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJ3HTQ_COuN4eXj_fiQNPwpmtDfMFf5czFQmoakGBZStuN3Kgu8RBiWEzjAIxsIhcFuN_WXJneFEVI_NFRZjQnnb3XIqsgwTbWyvCwUa1ENRtNqfWUQjiwO6EALB_n2PDGWDL40Gss_A/s1600/vase+5-10-13+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJ3HTQ_COuN4eXj_fiQNPwpmtDfMFf5czFQmoakGBZStuN3Kgu8RBiWEzjAIxsIhcFuN_WXJneFEVI_NFRZjQnnb3XIqsgwTbWyvCwUa1ENRtNqfWUQjiwO6EALB_n2PDGWDL40Gss_A/s320/vase+5-10-13+015.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTX1Wvot0UFwO1-8GYQT3El9Gtevbc4H4SUZOLK424ZbpiBEjXYIOop0mofjV1M_Im_PS9zd4zeAPb5QQ_MrqSOXY9PtIknBkj-bxl-ue8tFmYefPr_IaY2iCPw-a9FheF8o04fo6W3do/s1600/vase+5-10-13+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTX1Wvot0UFwO1-8GYQT3El9Gtevbc4H4SUZOLK424ZbpiBEjXYIOop0mofjV1M_Im_PS9zd4zeAPb5QQ_MrqSOXY9PtIknBkj-bxl-ue8tFmYefPr_IaY2iCPw-a9FheF8o04fo6W3do/s320/vase+5-10-13+011.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>I'm just so happy it's not brown and purple anymore. I need it right where I can see it - to remind me that procrastination is no friend of mine. <br /><br />Like I mentioned, usually I get right on changing things if I don't like them. Despite my hang up with the ugly vase, I love spray painting. Spray painting is <em>FUN</em>. I could  easily go around the house and grab 10 things on any given day and give them a coat of paint. It's cheap, it's easy, and it's satisfying. <br /><br />But, there are rules. I'm no expert, but I have learned a couple of things through trial and error (read: <em>screwed up really bad</em>).<br /><br /><ul><li>Get a spray paint sprayer attachment thingy. It makes spray painting even easier, and you don't get spray paint all over your fingers. </li><li>Spray paint out doors. Spray paint is super toxic and it smells pretty bad. </li><li>Spray paint away from cars and the house. The spray paint will travel. I didn't do this, but <em>a friend of mine </em>spray painted near her hubby's new truck and lets just say <em>THAT</em> was a bad idea. </li><li>Spray paint on a dry, still day. What should take one can of paint will easily triple on a windy day. (Not that I have done that either, or emailed a fellow blogger wondering why I was going through so much paint.) </li><li>When you paint, keep moving in a sweeping motion to avoid drips and splotches. </li><li>Do 2 to 3 light coats of color. It will dry in minutes between coats, so be patient.</li><li>If you're spray painting ceramics or wood, give it  a light sand, and prime it first. That way your spray paint won't scratch up on you.</li><li>For out door objects like chairs and tables, plant pots, etc, use a poly coat to seal the paint. </li><li>I personally would buy good brand name primer and poly. That way you can use the cheaper paint if you wish. I have had no problem using the cheaper paints. Generally I buy the paint that is the best color, rather than the best price. Either way, spray paint is inexpensive. </li></ul><br /><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B002UBPZJS&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B001B73WCO&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B0009X8M3U&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B001KZC7K0&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br /><br />So what are you painting? Next on my list are some outdoor wicker chairs, 3 billion plant pots, and <em>MAYBE</em> my kitchen chairs.

Just DO IT!

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A Million Dollars

I like to play the game "If I Had a Million Dollars...".<br/><br/>It all started when my sister and I were young.  We lived out in the country on a dead end road, and we'd go for walks with my Mom and Dad and talk about what we'd do or where we'd go if we had a million dollars. Back then my dream was to have green corduroy Levi's or to be able to buy all the tootsie rolls I could eat.<br/><br/>Now when I play the game I have a little bit different list, and here's what it looks like today.<br/><br/>I would buy new stools for a little area of my kitchen here:<br/><br/><iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B000IBLNPW&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" width="320" height="240"></iframe><br/><br/>I would love a runner for my long hallway.  Kids, dog, husband... That poor stretch of carpet doesn't stand a chance!  It needs some help!<br/><br/><iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B0045TD97S&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" width="320" height="240"></iframe><br/><br/>Because I'm generous with my fake money, I would obvioulsy buy the kids something.  The following chair - perfect for sleepovers AND homework!<br/><br/><iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B004LQ1QXE&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" width="320" height="240"></iframe><br/><br/>And while I'm speaking of the kids, we all need a little reminder sometimes (especially those of us with poor aim):<br/><br/><iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00856PRRM&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" width="320" height="240"></iframe><br/><br/>And I need a place to relax!  <a href="http://www.stickley.com">Stickley </a>has the best chair ever.<br/><br/><img alt="" height="314" id="il_fi" src="http://www.stickley.com/img/Multiple%20Context/Full/f_SF_LeoChrRed_na_mc_9328.jpg" width="314" /><br/><br/>Where I would put up my new kicks:<br/><br/><img alt="" data-height="183" data-width="275" height="183" id="rg_hi" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6u-J-YOtm0C-jEhVJXsn-Ufo3mWBExm336VhHG_lDf1N-Rn5h6w" width="275" /><br/><br/>I wouldn't leave Big A out of my shopping spree!<br/><br/>He has work to do:<br/><br/><iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=fymoho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B004EEM71S&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" width="320" height="240"></iframe>

A Million Dollars

I like to play the game "If I Had a Million Dollars...". It all started when my sister and I were young.  We lived out in the coun...

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