diamonds in the rough

The cabinets have been finished for the past week. They are beautiful.

    But for now, they just have to look like diamonds in the rough.

I was right

I WAS getting sick. And very sick indeed. Who knows how long I have had mononucleosis... but at least I now know why I was so overly exhausted during renow week. Thankfully I am finally feeling much better though I am still very tired. My tonsils are almost back to normal (they basically became two giant, painful, pus balls --- disgusting. I know.)

I'm basically contagious for [up to] the next year and a half.

     Ridiculous?

I agree.

Oh well. The Lord had some reason for it. Though I don't understand it.

Staying on topic however, I would just like to give a list of things I am pleased about and things I would do different next time.

What went well:

• all the help I received from Sheree'
• Jason surprising us with help
• the painted brown knobs look really cute (as opposed to purchasing nice new metal ones)
• I love.love.love the smooth texture of the oil paint. Its nothing like acrylic
• the oil paint went really far so we didn't have to buy any second buckets

But... next time [and there never will be]:

• the cream paint will be just a touch darker
• the brown paint will be a few shades lighter or... I'd add more glaze to the mix
• use acrylic paint - and just make sure to use a finish coat
• hire a professional
• actually... .I'll just buy new cabinets. Thanks.

I'm debating whether I should post a picture of the kitchen in its current state or not. Though the cabinetry and white appliances all look great, the two main problems are the white walls and hideodeous white-and-green tile backsplash. Since I'm sick, however, those white walls shall remain until my energy is regained (not for a few weeks, at the least).

The good thing is that the mono didn't take over until after the cabinets were finished :)
          And for that, I am very grateful.