Ikea Accomplishment

Posted by Kristin Abraham May 19, 2006

Yesterday I did some serious pre-shopping at Ikea. I wanted to price what I needed for the house and then see if there were some things I hadn't even considered. And of course there were. I didn't want to buy too much because I was alone and if you haven't been shopping at Ikea before it's sort of a team thing. I am not strong enough to move large items and the one cart wouldn't have held everything I wanted to get. If I had another shopper then we'd have two carts and lifting wouldnt have been so difficult. But I did what I could. I picked up one shelving unit and I figure I'll need at least two more. But one was good for now. I got a wooden crate and a laundry shelf and then a whole bunch of little things.

So this morning I began the Ikea unpacking process and immediately decided that my work could wait a little while and I was going to put something together. After I finished the laundry shelf I diligently went to work. For about twenty minutes. Then I had to go back and put the crate together. I loved the feeling of accomplishment the laundry shelf created. Well the wooden crate was even better! The laundry shelf just required putting things together like a puzzle. The crate needed some screwing and had more big pieces. I was going to hit the storage shelf but realized I don't own a wrench. So I guess that project will have to wait for another day.

But it really is amazing how putting together a little project from Ikea can make me feel like I can accomplish anything.