If you ever get the urge to maniacally clean and rearrange your home, then set up an assembly line to prime and paint 5 pieces of furniture in one looong day, DON'T.
I did the aforementioned Sunday, and have been paying for it the last 2 days. Seriously, I can barely move.
Although I've had back problems FOREVER, this time it's different, so although I'm in pain, I'm not too worried. It's not the usual sciatica, and I'm guessing it's a muscle thing. I'll find out once deadline is over, I guess..... The largest challenge is getting dressed. Took me 20 minutes to put on 4 pieces of clothing today, as I can't bend. And, embarrassingly enough, I wore my gardening sneaks to work, as they're the only slipons I can walk in. I've been there long enough that I don't garner any strange stares on my attire anymore. It's good to be the "creative" in the bunch. Loads of wiggle room!
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The underside of the cabinet is very cool. When you first posted it, I thought it looked like it had been something else in a previous life. It looks like a re-worked dresser to me. Wouldn't you love to know the story?
Posted by: Cheryl | 15 July 2009 at 01:02 AM
...and I'm sorry to hear that you're hurting...but I know you won't let a little thing like pain get in the way of your junkin'! :)
Posted by: Cheryl | 15 July 2009 at 01:04 AM
Ahhh yes, when the mind is like the little devil on your shoulder saying "do more, you'll be glad you did" and you don't hear the little angel on the other shoulder saying "NO, its too much for one day,you'll be sorry". Besides, arent you amazed at all you accomplished? Feel better.
Posted by: Debbie | 15 July 2009 at 07:24 AM
Hope your feeling better soon. Luckily, I almost never get the urge to rearrange, clean or organize.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | 15 July 2009 at 08:02 AM
You were able to pull your big grrl britches up though, right?
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie York | 15 July 2009 at 11:14 AM
I feel your pain. I pulled/strained something in my lower back last Thurs and still dealing with it. Taking "shooters"(2 ibuprofen,1 tylenol) and heat relief. I still walk hunched over or like I have a cob up my butt.
Would be fun to know the history of the underside of the cabinet.
Posted by: oliveoyl64 | 15 July 2009 at 02:38 PM
Poor Sue! Gals like us always seem to over-do it. I'm just waiting for the day when I am permanantly crippled as a result of my insane working/hauling/lifting/painting habits. I have a bulging disc (L-5 S-1) myself but I don't let that stop me from trying to load buffets into my van every weekend!
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted by: Kelly Ballard | 15 July 2009 at 03:12 PM
Tiger Balm patches are the best for aches. I think the work better any of the others out there. You might wanna give it a try.
Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: ella | 15 July 2009 at 04:30 PM
Ok. The underside is so amazing, I might be tempted to part out the piece just to have it. Hmm...Sorry you are sore! Keep up the drugs. ~Mindy
Posted by: Mindy | 15 July 2009 at 04:31 PM
You are one committed passionate remixer!! Be sure to soak in a tub with epsom salts. Really does pull the pain out of muscles! The underside of the dresser is so wonderful. Wish you could make a big photo copy and somehow use the image onto fabric, a collage, or something! Ideas anyone? Take care.
Posted by: Emily | 15 July 2009 at 08:09 PM
My suggestion is to chase your "balms" with bourbon! Helps every time! I am sorry that you are hurting, but I am literally jumping up and down (and that's hard to do for a hebby girl like me) over the FANTASTIC photos I received from you this week! Girl, you are the best! Get to feeling better!
Malisa
Posted by: Malisa | 15 July 2009 at 10:23 PM
You are incredible, as in very funny...as in, even in pain humorous, as in call the doctor for med hilarious...oh what's that ahead...is that another estate sale...quick pull over...
Thanks for the smile...
Martin
Posted by: Fine Estate | 16 July 2009 at 01:48 AM
The underside of that piece is fantastic! Sorry you're in pain, but I can completely relate. I painted a couple of bookcases over my vacation and even though I do Pilates, I was hurting for a few days after. But the results, well worthh it, don't you think?
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | 16 July 2009 at 09:19 AM
AWESOME! Love the underside. :)
Posted by: Angie | 17 July 2009 at 08:11 AM
So sorry to hear about your back... Be sure to go get it checked if it continues to bother you. Also, love the bottom of that table- So unusual!
Posted by: Stacey Newton | 17 July 2009 at 03:46 PM