My current big non-work project is to turn a pink princess room (complete with a Cinderella mural on the wall) into a more serene office space. While priming this lovely pink, my mind wanders to a little girl who probably loved this space. It made her feel like she had her own fairy tale. At the same time, it made me comment to my Mom 'Never paint a room pink. No matter how much begging is involved.' Then I started priming again and had another thought.
In my old house, one that Alex & lived in for many years, the walls in his room often changed colors. At one point, they were navy blue with glow in the dark yellow stars. His bathroom was Texas orange, yes, the whole thing. Even my rooms changed colors, my bedroom was pale purple for a while and my office? Well it was red apple red. Not for a minute did I question painting, or repainting any of those colors. Why? Because they were fun and they helped whatever picture of our space, either Alex's or mine, come to fruition. And what did it hurt? Nothing! You can repaint, yes, it may take more time and more work, but it can be changed.
Let's be honest, life is like that too. You can make bold, bright, crazy decisions and, for the most part, you can enjoy those decisions, live in the moment and then move onto the next one. I have often made bold, some would say crazy, choices in life and, my life is far from perfect but it is pretty great. My challenge for you? Go be bold. Be bright. Be a little crazy. Even if your bold and bright is as simple as painting your nails red or as big as painting a whole room. In your life, just be as bright, bold and crazy as you want to be in the moment. What do you have lose? Paint your lives pink my friends!
Please note...I am not saying go be stupid or put yourself or others in danger or in pain. As I often say, don't do anything horrible that is permanent. Take care of you and yours, they are what makes life worth living.
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