My scrumptious new brown wall
I have nothing to write about. Not because my brain is empty (some would argue that point) but because I’ve been lying flat on my back for the past four days, staring at the ceiling. I managed to pull a muscle in my back again, and here I lie…getting bed sores and all. I’ll spare you the woeful details and myriads of complaints that have already been heard by my friends and family – who have been so gracious as to bring me food, chauffeur my daughter around, walk my dogs and call every day to check on me.
The only bonuses about being laid up – I can read…read, read, read. I’m ravenously devouring the ‘Twilight’ series (ha. no vampire pun intended)…only 2 more books to go…if they’d just get here. Frickin’ Amazon and their “speedy” 3 day delivery…yeah, not so much. Luckily, my bookshelf is stocked with tons of new reads that I’ve been saving for just such an occasion. The other bonus? I can lie here and look at my newly painted yummy, brown walls. Yippee for the poor, lame girl.
Oh, yes, I do have one thing to write about. I got myself a new job. Not a full-time job, mind you, just a part-time, little extra cash kinda job. It’s at a local museum. Right up my genealogical-archival-local-history-buff alley. Right now my official title is “Office Manager” The office hasn’t been touched in about two years. Yes, it’s a mangled mess. My little office is in the same room as the research library so there isn’t much room to move around..especially with the thousands upon thousands of files that have been left piled on the floor, desks, wherever there’s an empty spot. The first few months are going to involve a great deal of sorting and trying to figure out where everything should go. Even the research books are out of order. Gotta love those folks who haven’t quite grasped the Dewey Decimal System. I love to organize (except when it involves my own home) and I love local history…did I mention I used to be the Historian at our local library? I’m very excited about this new venture and the Board has even hinted that they may want me to progress into a more permanent position. Now, if I could only get out of this stinkin’ bed and go to work!
congrats on the new job! hope you’re not allergic to dust…or old files…and hopefully, you ever get out of bed to start work *mh*
franzi
Hi Franzi,
Thanks! And thanks for stopping by. Fortunately, I’m not allergic to dust…well, yet, anyway. And I’m working on getting myself out of bed!
Wow. I’m so sorry for your back pain. That really is awful and affects everything. I do love your brown walls though and the curtain in the window is so dainty and pretty.
That is AWESOME news about the job! Right up your alley! It must feel great to have that to look forward to. You go, girl! I have no doubt that will lead to bigger and better things for you. So happy for you! 🙂 Hugs!
Hi Teeni,
Thanks for you thoughts, as always. It really does affect everything. I’ve had back trouble since I was young and I know what I need to do to avoid pulling the muscles, but I’m stubborn and don’t take care of myself like I should.
I’m really enjoying my brown walls. I ended up painting all but one wall. I haven’t taken any pics seeing as I’ve been laid up, but will post those soon.
I’m very excited about the job. I LOVE, love, love local history and genealogy and can’t wait to get my hands into it! Hugs right back!
Awww, I hope that back of yours is better soon, Love.
Cool on that job, though!! I would enjoy that one. No one to bother you and simple organizing ( your way!) … such a good way to pass time AND get paid!!
Best of luck on that one!
Thanks, dear. It is on the mend. Heat and ice, heat and ice…seem to do the trick.
So true about the “no one to bother you and simple organizing…plus getting paid to do it”!! Woo hoo!
You poor baby… oh and congratulations. 😛 Hope you’re feeling better soon. Been there, done that, hated every minute of it. Take care.
Aww, thanks, Mr. P. The back pain, it sucks. And I don’t even have any good pain meds or muscle relaxants to help me. 😦
Just nursing it with ice and heat seems to be doing the trick this time. It sucks getting old!
Sorry about your back *hug* But, congrats on your job! Sounds interesting! Love your chocolatey walls…very pretty!
Thanks, Cas.
I can’t wait to get to work and start organizing.
And the walls are oh, so soothing. My bedroom walls have been white for the past 12 years. It was definitely time for a change.
Oh, and there’s a no pressure prize for you at my place.
🙂
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love the complaint! 🙂
Your wall does look yummy. fabulous job you did there!
hope your back starts to cooperate with you so you can get up and enjoy life again. and work! congrats on the new adventure!
You know me, I love to complain!
Thanks, Red.
I love museum’s. Congrats on the new job.
I’d be glad to give you a personal tour. 😉
Thanks, Evyl.
I just noticed that I have been in hiding from the weather long enough…thought I would drop by and say howdy!
Nice to see you Cowgal! I’ve been hiding, as well. I don’t think I’ll come out ’til spring!
congrats on the job…sounds like if it’s that much of a mess a few days of you laying down and making a plan isn’t going to hurt it 🙂 And I am so jealous of that room. I could so totally relax in that room. You did a great job.
I am hoping for a speedy recovery so you can get in there and start (dewing) everything 😉 (play on dewey decimel) ..or you know that thing.
Thanks, JJ. True, a few more days won’t make or break the mess.
I do love my room, and now that I’m spending much more time in it I’m glad I got it painted before I was laid up!
Hahahaah. Dewing. Perfect!
I am confused… does your closet door have blinds or is that a door to the outside world?
Awesome color by the way. Looks like a brownie. Or poop.
So sorry to confuse you, B5. No…that’s not a closet door or even a door. That’s a window. My house was built in 1910 and all of the windows are at floor level. I have to keep the shutters on the window closed so the dogs don’t try for a second story leap.
A brownie, definitely. Poop. Yuck. Only YOU would think of that!
Hope your back feels better, good stuff on the new job! That sounds really fun, I love sorting and organizing files. I was actually thrilled when the then-new owners at work organized us right down to labelling a client’s file’s subfile. Not so thrilled with the weeks or sorting, but I’m sure museum findings will be far more interesting. 😀
Thanks, Em. I’m pretty excited about the new job. Nothing like starting the year with some mega-organizing.
SHIT! Sorry to hear about your back but I’m thrilled for you about your new Museum job! You are just the girl for the job- I can soooo see you whipping that shit hole into order- you are just what they need!
Now, about your back…. are you getting any better? Tell me mama!
Love to you and congrats again on the new gig- you are going to turn that place upside down!!!
Thanks, JQ. I’m out of bed today. WOO HOO! And heading to the museum to bury myself in dust! Love to you, too…and to that precious baby girl, Bella!!
Just to say I hope you feel better. Excellent reading choice, btw 😉 . And have you tried yoga yet? It really fixed my back problem once upon a time.
Thank you, Sophia. I’m still waiting for the last 2 books in the series to arrive. It’s killing me! On one hand I can’t wait to continue reading, but on the other I want to drag it out as long as possible because I don’t want the saga to end. I’m silly, I know.
I haven’t tried yoga but used to do Pilates faithfully and never had back trouble when doing so. I’ve just let myself get fat and out of shape and need to get a hold on that and start working out. Thanks for the yoga tip!
I love the look of this room but I’m sorry you have to just lay on your back all day!! Congrats on the new job, that’s exciting. Hope the new job proves to be a fun adventure and that you start to feel better soon.
Thanks, bluesuit! I’m on the mend and just got to stick my hands into some museum ‘stuff’ so all is well.
Hi 2,
Sorry you’re hurt, but at least your room is pretty.
the Grit
Hey Grit,
Thanks, and thanks.
It sure does suck getting old.
What an exciting job opportunity! I have a membership to our Toronto museum and I hit it up whenever I can…I just can’t get enough and if there were any way to squeeze myself into some kind of role there…wow that would be great! Hence I can totally see why this is such a cool opportunity, and major potential!
PS: I really hope you’re out of bed by now and that your back is better!