Relieved
ByFriends, I can breathe out of my nose. It feels so good to finally be feeling better.
These past eight days I have been doing nothing except blowing my nose and sleeping, I was in a pretty good mood this morning. Then I walked into the kitchen and began making the coffee when the most amazing thing happened.
I finally smelled a flower that was given to me almost a week ago.
I had the sense of smell back.
Which filled me with much optimism and delight, I even listened to music while putting my make-up on. (the fact that make-up was being applied was a true sign that I was feeling better.)
After taking Ariel to school I created a to-do list which contained items that I have been neglecting for way too long. And then I decided to rearrange the office because the current arrangement was just wrong. I decided to rearrange the furniture before completing my to-do list because I’d be in a more work-like atmosphere as opposed to sitting on my couch and then I’d really get some stuff done.
For sure. No doubt about it.
My back would face the window and my face would face the wall in the old arrangement of the office, every time I walked into that room, I’d look at it and wonder what I could do with it. Then I realized I should move the desk but never did because I was too lazy, too tired, pregnant, too hungry or too sick. (P.S. if you ever need an excuse to not do something, you may contact me. You are welcome.)
So, I began moving the desk around.
The funny thing about the desk is that it’s L-shaped, which apparently means that if you move one side more than the other, then the two pieces in the middle that are screwed together will sound they are going to crack into two (or twelve) pieces. After learning that lesson, I moved the desk ever so slowly (into the wall. twice.) and it finally ended up where I wanted it. (okay, almost.)
That desk is heavy and I am not strong.
But, I moved it and I was reassured that it was the right decision. (especially since it was all in one piece.)
The only problem that remained was the area rug underneath the 70o pound desk. Before moving it, I slid it out from underneath the desk and kind of rolled it up in the middle of the room, waiting to unroll it back to underneath the desk, after I was done moving the desk.
When I went to place the rug back underneath the desk, I realized it was nearly impossible to lift the desk and slide the rug underneath the desk. I clearly needed another set of hands.
But my only option was Racecar and well, he’s five. (yes, I know I could have waited for Brian to come home from work but that was HOURS AND HOURS away and I had so much work to do.)
So, I decided I could get underneath the desk where the keyboard tray is and prop myself up on all fours, push the desk up with my back and use my hands to pull the rug towards me.
God, I’m so smart.
I crawled underneath, raised my back into the desk and broke the keyboard tray, causing the wood to scratch my neck. I was concerned that I had punctured my jugular, but don’t worry, I didn’t.
I literally pushed the screws out of the wood and broke the wood. Brian’s going to be so pleased.
But you know? Who really likes those stupid trays anyway? I just shrugged it off and placed the wood against the wall and summoned Racecar into the room where I instructed him to “pull, no, PULL, NOOOOOO PULLLLL!!!!! THE RUG THAT WAY.“ And he did and we worked it out. (and we cheered and danced afterwards. I tell you no lies. We were happy.)
But then there is this, but that’s not my problem:
I then reorganized and dusted (but not around the cords (and sat in my beautiful new office, opened my computer and stared blankly at the screen. I then unplugged my laptop and sat down on the couch where I’ve done nothing all afternoon.
The end.
(The end product. Now I know the wall decor is all wrong so please do not send me emails or leave me comments telling me that it’s all wrong because I AM AWARE. I’m just waiting for The Nester to come over and help me. She just doesn’t know it, yet.)
Hey, I don’t think the wall decor is so wrong! Maybe you need a little more, lol, but then I like “happy” walls.
OK, so here are two unsolicited pieces of advice on your situation:
Next time you want to move that L-shaped desk and no one’s home (and you know there’s going to be a time – it’s part of being a woman, ) find an old blanket and shuffle it in on the “short” side you won’t be pulling from. Especially on hardwood or tile, that’ll save your screws-pulling-out problem.
Next – on the cords – go to the dollar store (aka. cheap place for great stuff) and get a package (or two, LOL) of the long strips of velcro. De-package them, cut into 6-8″ strips, glue opposite backs to backs. Wrap around cables, cinches up – AND removable if you, uh, wanna move the furniture again, which I think I covered previously. Hubby’s never sure what he’s going to come home to.
He’s stopped walking in without turning on the light. LOL In fact, I’m pretty sure the primary “clincher” for him when we were adopting our one-eyed-dog was so I would re-arrange the furniture less. Ahem. She’s so cute, I’ll refrain for her and for the time being, live vicariously through you. 
Good job on your productiveness. <— sorry, Mr. Webster
Ok, I am reading this and thinking, “Why doesn’t she just get under and lift it up with her back?” and then you DID! Great minds my friend.
I have dreams of having a desk look that neat and organized. It happens, but only for about an hour or two after I clean it…then it’s back to a mess. I could take a picture of my office/school room, but I’d be too ashamed to show it to the internets.
I am laughing because I am picturing me, no wait YOU lifting a desk off your back while on all fours. Yeah, I would have done the same thing!
Why wait for a man to come when you’ve got the gumption now?
Ariel or Racecar should have taken a picture! Although the mere image is a great comedy relief for me!
And I think it looks great!
I think it decor is fab. Glad your jugular is intact.
First of all, I love Joshua Radin!
Secondly, if you can imagine, our cord situation is worse than that…I hate it.
Lastly, I think you did an excellent job (minus the broken keyboard tray part). I love the desk, the layout and even the decor.
I think I am just going to laugh at you for a little while…ok, I am done. I love that you ended up working on the couch after all that work. It looks nice to me
Taaa-daaaaaaa!!! Good job.
I’m glad you didn’t finish up this story the way I finished mine the other day. “And then… I put it all back because it looked terrible” LOL
First, I’m so glad you are feeling better. I think you feel better because I now feel like crap. If I could section off the top right quarter of my face, I think I’d be okay.
Second, I would have moved the desk the same way. I’ve actually moved several things like that in my day. I think the room looks great. Hope Brian isn’t too unhappy with the breakage.
That looks like a fabulous place to work. It’s beautiful I tell you.
I love it, it looks so official lady!
You can now come over and rearrange my living if you wish.
Oh I love how you can humorously tell a story. I was cracking up as I pictured you under the desk looking like an evil cat and then breaking the keyboard tray. Priceless. And the pictures to go with it are just as funny. Did you have to stop and use that inhaler? I love the finished product (nice chair btw!).
You moved it with your back? Do you rent yourself out? Because I have a lot of furniture that I’d like moved, but my back is apparently not made of steel.
The new arrangement looks cozy!
Love the carpet! I am very impressed. Just thinking about it would have overwhelmed me to such a degree that I would not have done it!
Good God woman… are you superwoman? I like it and the wall decor looks fine to me! Nice job! Now go get some more rest! You deserve it!
Oh, for real! That looks amazing!!! You’re a freak furniture rearrange who always manages to make an impossible room with impossible furniture look amazing. Can’t wait for you to work your magic in my basement. Or you can paint a bathroom.
It looks great.
I would of moved it just the way you did and used my back as well to lift it. LOL
I have been stalling on cleaning the living room all week…excuses please!
I think it looks great. Having a good feeling room is key to getting work done. And the couch is always a good spot. Glad you didn’t hurt yourself though.
Great job. You are strong!! Hey, I have that same exact print (the one to the left of your desk–when you sit at your desk it’s at your left, yeah, that one). I LOVE it against my bright green wall and I LOVE that my hubby picked it out!
You did a great job!! Who needs a keyboard try these days anyway? You just hit your legs on it!
I had to laugh at this. It sounds exactly like something I would have done! But I think you did a fabulous job!
Beth, you seriously had me laughing so hard!! I hope there is a way that Brian can fix the tray!
Glad you’re finally feeling better. The room looks great!
Picturing you under that desk has made mt morning!!
You are crazy!
Steph
PS no fair you can breathe out of your nose!
Steph
Hee hee hee! Loved this. I totally get Avoidance Disorder when I have a to-list full of real stuff to do!
So, this is what happens at my house about once a month. I can’t stand to leave well enough, or NOT well enough, alone.
I’m glad I’m not alone in this compulsion to move things. Once I get the idea, I HAVE to do it. Or I get cranky.
Oh Beth you make me laugh! I love it! I’m glad you were able to manage to move the desk and the rug!
Yup, I do this too. I’d rather re-arrange a room or heck even lay carpet or paint (ok maybe not) than do “regular stuff”. I always move furniture by myself too…and of course, you have to do this, then that, before you can do this….we call it “before-I-can-itis”
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My goal is to get my office to look half this good!! I am so jealous.