No, No, Bad Girlfriend!

When I moved into my first real apartment by myself, nearly half a year ago, I had most of the essentials. Since then, I have been working on the decor. Sometimes my boyfriend comes over and all the furniture has been rearranged...a discovery that no longer surprises him.

Usually I find great deals because I am too frugal to spend my hard owned money on something that I don't absolutely fall in love with immediately. I was out shopping this weekend while he (the boyfriend) was sleeping, as he got off work at 7 a.m. I tried to say busy as long as I could so he could enjoy the peace and quiet of my apartment. However, my endeavors were not as rewarding as I expected.

At the 5th store, I found an amazing piece of wall decor that would go perfectly on one of my blank walls. I just had to have it. As always, the artwork was in the very back of the store, and this would not have been a problem if it were a manageable size. I lugged it through the store and waited in the long check-out line, struggling with it every time the line moved. I put it in the front seat of my truck and drive home.

Since the boyfriend was in a deep hibernation...but more the fact that I'm impatient, I decide to hang it immediately. I find a stud and start nailing.

My sweetheart awakens (somewhat) and stumbles to find me atop the dining room table. Oops.

"Are you nailing something into the wall," he asks.

"Of course not," I say sarcastically, hoping he won't be mad.

I feel so bad because he's so groggy, he probably believes me.

He turns and goes back to bed and I finish hanging my new prize. Although I feel bad, I just have to chuckle. He must really love me. I'm one lucky lady.

-Gray