I decided to take advantage of the foreboding weather and spent the weekend upgrading my master bathroom with a fresh coat of paint. Having lived in an apartment for the last six years I felt the need for a Google refresher course in the technique of painting. To know me as a senior adult is to know I am more calculated in my actions than I was 40 years ago. My time and energy is more limited so I'm not fond of creating work for myself by trying to get the job done in a hurry!
I did the necessary prep work-finding the right color (or so I thought), prepping the walls-filling holes, sanding and painters tape. Now for the creative expression of the loaded brush/roller and placing the pigment on the wall!! And viola-the color suddenly is not what I had envisioned...the lighting/mirror reflection brought out a different pigment along with the contrasting white tile, vanity and toilet. All of my efforts were in vain. Color can be highly subjective yet evoke psychological effects. I was hoping to create a tranquil effect not an energetic one,since the bathroom has interior walls and no windows.
Oftentimes we can do all of the necessary planning and preparation, yet neglect the natural forces that affect the end results. When our anticipated results aren't achieved we need to stop, relax, give ourselves time to understand and appreciate the results, then determine what went awry and how we plan on achieving our mental result.
The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry!
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