Van Gogh

Choosing a paint color can be a daunting task. I have been wanting to paint for over a year now and with summer just around the corner and another project on it's heels I am going to tackle this daunting task. My project/spaces include: master bedroom brown accent wall, red ceiling in hall-way/walkway and brown ceiling in entry way--it will look good, yellow half bath, and blue/turquoise laundry room.

So in search of the perfect color we have this handy dandy paint wand that I have been studying for what seems like a year. Now, it could be helpful, but just like a menu at a restaurant there are too many choices. Sure, they all sound good but am I daring? No, I just pick the same old thing-love it mind you-but I am always wondering what could have been.

In this case, I know what I want it's just a tough call.

You read that paint can transform a room-yeah but it could be awesome or really bad.

Let's say it's bad, how bad are we talking here? Bad enough to dare to pick another color and re-paint, not likely. There are just too many choices. I will pick a color and then I see another one that I also like. Then I'll be set on a choice and someone has feedback about the color I have decided on; the brown is purpley or the tan is too pink. It is so much harder than it looks!


Despite my doubts, I think I am going to be brave and just do it...because...

it's too late to have second thoughts now.

I might post a picture of the final project(s) -or you'll just have to come visit!
...and yes, I am wearing "painting" goggles and that is a rag on my head.

The Climb

This song has been on my mind that last few days and in my mind has kind of become my theme song. I have found it to be motivational--part of the lyrics say "...my faith is shaken but I got to keep trying, got to keep my head held high."

For those of you who know what challenge I have faced lately might appreciate it. I don't want to go into much detail about what happened but I will say this, when your character is in question you need to stand your ground and you cannot be shaken, it is important to remember who you are. There is opposition in all things and although I have always known that, the struggle I have faced with school this last week, and entire semester has put that concept right in my face.

Things happen for a reason and it is frustrating at times if we don't have perspective to see why whatever the problem may be has occurred. School has been an up-hill battle and I am not expecting it to be easy but I also know that I am not breaking under the pressure or accusations. My friend Liz said, "truth always wins" and at the time it seemed cliche' but right now I would have to agree with her.

On the bright side, what I have learned through all of this that I have a wonderful network of friends and family who have my back and for that I am truly grateful-thank you.

...I got to be strong, just keep pushing on, keep the faith.