So I’ve always wanted to paint my own space…
The subject of the above picture is fictional and not related to article.
I had a lot of fears; paint fumes affecting my breathing, or the whole process being too stressful.
But my mental health has been in the gutters for a while now, so I figured this would be a nice distraction.
I shared with a friend who specializes in it as a job (she’s an architect, painter and carpenter), she offered to assist on day one and coach me through the basics:
Tip: skip the next two paragraphs if you don’t like reading through instructions. I won’t judge you 🤗.
Day one:
-put some masking tape on the edges to catch spills.
-use roller to spread the coat evenly. Run it over twice to cover all the spots.
-follow with a small paint brush to get the edges
Day two:
-run second coat on all surfaces
-remove masking tape
-use small paint brush to follow through for an even texture.
-leave to dry.
Of course it is more difficult than it sounds and takes a lot of energy. So make sure to take breaks in between, stay hydrated and. get some snacks as well.
Turns out painting is even more fun than I expected; it doesn’t have the fumes or stick to my hair.
It also came with a few gifts:
-the pure satisfaction of a job well done. Nothing rivals that. Honestly. Nothing.
-has revved up my creative juices; I’ve written more, thought and planned a few strategies.
-given an outlet for my depressed spirit; the monotony of movement serves as meditation food and allows me to be calm, think clearly and breathe easily.
-I’ve been catching up on my favorite podcasts and
-shaking my body to Olamide’s Carpe Diem album, Wavy’s PSTYFW, and few other personal favorites.
The dopamine rush is unmatched!
Pic 2: album cover of Wavy The Creator PSTYFW. Wanna check it out? Spotify users, click here.
I also read some stuff on Google of painting and it’s benefits to one’s mental health. Here’s my favorite article here.
The major reward I got from this whole exercise is: the walls are mine; I’ve imprinted my energy into the space.
Would totally recommend, although I’m never doing this again 😅
Well… maybe until I move to another house. Fingers crossed.
Don’t uncross them.
P.S: Is painting walls a hobby you have considered?
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