So, there's this thing people often talk about, called a "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy." I've always believed in them, because to my knowledge, they've always come true.
Today was no exception.
As part of the whole moving process, I have to paint some walls back to white where there had been some polka dots and still is some bright green (I'm not done yet, don't judge me). So, I dutifully filled a paint tray with white primer, and carried it over to the wall with the spots. I set it down on a small end table, then went to move the lamp that was also on the end table, so it wouldn't be knocked over.
To my surprise, both the lamp shade and buld came off the lamp, leaving the base dangling by the cord. As I'm grappling with it, I start to think "Oh God, this is about to be a catastrophe. Something bad can only come of this. An accident waiting to happen. Catastrophe!" And then, right when I had the lamp under control, the accident I'd been expecting happened.
The entire tray of freshly poured primer upended itself and landed all over what had been pristine carpeting. AWESOME.
So, as I'm scooping primer up with my bare hands and praying that I could scrub hard enough to avoid any permanent staining, it occurs to me that the spill is all my fault, because had I not expected it to happen, it wouldn't have.
So today's life lesson is that you get exactly what you expect to get, be it good or bad. So when you're dealing with a tray full of primer, expect only smooth sailing and cleanliness.
Everything's the same.
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