Here a Scanner…There a Scanner…
And I’m not talking about the kind you scan pictures with. Once upon a time I told you I have a “scanner” personality. Remember? I’ve learned to embrace it thanks to Barbara Sher and the other part of my personality that doesn’t give two hoots about other people’s opinions of me. In full celebration of this, I have discovered a new interest {likely obsession}: flea markets.
This arises out of boredom and my third personality trait that thinks I can teach myself to do anything extraordinarily well. {This also once led me to believe I could be on the US Open Tennis tour in 6 months flat because my in-brain backhand is killer}. Anyhoo – I’ve been in the process of redecorating my apartment after living there for 5 years. My style: modern traditional. What does that mean? It means I like things light & clean, but homey and comfortable. It means that if it doesn’t match I don’t want it. If there’s one {of whatever} on this side of the couch there must also be one {of whatever} on the other side of the couch. I crave balance & symmetry. I have an obnoxiously accurate eye when it comes to centering things and I get this gut wrenching pain in the pit of my soul when things are off balance. Kudos to my parents for raising such an odd character.
I’ve decided to step outside of myself and try to re-purpose some old nightstands. That brings me to my new obsession with flea markets. In the spirit of vulnerable honestly allow me to admit I’ve never been to one nor have I had the desire to prior to right now. I’m not generally the type that can see the “potential” in a cracked up piece of furniture. Ingredients & food? Yes. Other stuff. Not so much.
So, I’ve been poking around at flea markets, garage sales, estate sales, Goodwill stores, etc in my area. {Um, hello?!? Did you know flea markets have websites? Get outta here…}. I’m hoping to find some hidden treasure and shake up my oh so balanced life a little.
I might even use two different nightstands in my bedroom. This, my friends, is an intriguing thought.
{Yeah, probably not – the thought of it nearly made me hyperventilate…}
Here’s to treasure hunting and a new hobby…for now.
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