New Year’s Eve was a very busy day for me. I organized my room, moved a great deal of furniture around, and helped my son carry a couple of things I wanted in my room. I decided that while I was doing all of that, I would decorate my room and “make it my own”, turn it into a comfortable place for me to hang out in. Fortunately, my mother has loads of stuff around her house that can be used to decorate – if you think creatively. I did run into a couple of challenges, so the moving project took a bit longer than I intended.
The most horrible thing I moved was the bed. Seriously! Whoever put it together, forgot to put the wheels/sliders on the feet of the bed frame. I went to move it – pushing as hard as I could – and realized that the top mattress was moving, but the bed frame was not. I had a jarring stop, and now my back and my left knee are hurting me. Advil is helping take the edge off of the pain.
While I was organizing my room, I realized something about myself. I can create an immense amount of clutter in a short period of time! At least it is picked up…for now. Another thing I realized is that I am not quite as young as I used to be, and my body is letting me know that. The third thing I realized is that creating my own space did me a world of good. In some ways, I have felt like I have had little control over my life lately. I have been feeling emotionally battered, and bruised. I have felt frustrated, anxious, and sad. Although I did have a room to go to in order to spend some time alone – recharging myself, – it was not working efficiently. Organizing things, doing away with the clutter, and creatively decorating it has allowed me to create a space that will help me recharge emotionally, and mentally when I need to.
Here are a few pictures of my newly decorated room:
My Bed
The Scuba Diver is me, around 16 years old
Put some sheer fabric and silver stars around the room
I got the wooden shoes, next to the book shelf, when I was 9, and visiting Amsterdam
55 Gallon Fish Tank, needs more gravel, AND fish
Water Fountain, and flowers
I remember when my Ex finally moved out here. I started putting things exactly the way I wanted them and the place felt more like a home for ME than anything ever had. I’m glad you had the opportunity to carve out a little space just for you. Everyone deserves that.
Mom and dad have been incredibly generous with their time, money, and space. I like my little space. Once I get the fish tank finished, then it will be complete.
Making It My Own – http://www.sugarfilledemotions.com/2011/… #mentalhealth #personalspace
I feel so happy that you are settling in Mellie. You seem to have beautiful parents, i am so jealous of the parents you have.
I see changes in you, such beautiful changes. You care about yourself, you want to do what is right for you not everyone else.
In saying that it is NOT a selfish thing to do. Not doing what is right for you makes you less of the person you should be and of no help to anyone. I hope you realize this now. Putting you first will make you whole. I love you Mellie and only want the best for you. Love Sophie xxxxxxxx