Saturday, June 30, 2007

Ikea "Flow"

Remember "flow?" Well, I may have achieved it in between bouts of mild swear words and "WTF?" as I put Alex the paper drawer unit together this afternoon.
I had to go back to Ikea yet again last night to exchange the legs of the desk for the proper ones. They didn't have the adjustable height ones...and wouldn't have them until "week 38." As this is the end of June, I'm guessing that this is "week 26" and I'd have to wait 12 weeks to get my table ready. I took the alternative supports, but after assembling them today, I'll definitely replace them with the adjustable legs when they come in.
The paper drawer unit did seem formidable, but piece by piece it started to go together. I took a couple of breaks and slid the last drawer in just a few minutes ago. I actually got two of the units and I'm glad I did. Its size is fabulous and I can now sort out book board into one drawer, mylar into another and tag board into a third. I have to think about how to label them but that's a fun task.
I really didn't think I could do this, but in fact, I did. And that's what flow is: meeting many small successes for yourself. Who knew it would come from Ikea?
(Photo courtesy of PDPhoto.org)

2 comments:

Mousey said...

what's ikea? is it a furniture store?

Clara said...

And following the "flow" experience, a real "rush" of accomplishment. Good for you!