Entering the wallpaper stage of life
Added 2022-11-08 00:28:06 +0000 UTCThere is so much to write about that I'm instead going to just tell you one tiny thing: my mom is in town, and we put wallpaper up in my dining room. We did a very good job and I think it looks very nice.
Ok since I've broken the ice, holy hell I've had a couple of months. I should probably tone down the melodrama, but no, we're leaning right into its sticky arms:
Yetch.store is kicking my butt. This video I'm working on is kicking my butt. Scraps is kicking my butt. Tomorrow I'm flying to Las Vegas out of all places to give a talk that I haven't even started writing yet (I'm really betting on that none of the event organizers are also Patreon supporters. If you are: this is standard procedure, don't worry). Plus I've been going through a breakup, and I'm single (!) for the first time in many (!) many (!) years.
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I'm fine. Really. It's just... a lot at once. But the wallpaper looks nice. And my mom is in town and I love her very much. And I celebrated my birthday with her and Dianna, and the spa staff confused Dianna for my mom which made me laugh.
And I made myself an asparagus costume for Halloween.
And I bought a new car! Don't worry, I still stan Truckla. But I needed something less headturnery so I got myself an electric Volvo. I named her Volvla. Obviously.
And Scraps, despite driving me crazy at least once a day also makes me smile at least 20 times a day. So I guess things are pretty good after all.
XOXO
Simone
Comments
I missed the update email somehow so I'm a little late. I hate that all those things are kicking your butt, but glad you have great support, and even more importantly, the strength of being a total kick-ass person. You didn't get that way without getting kicked by many things in the past -- we all know you conquered one huge brain challenge that very few of us will ever have to face. But hey, if that many things are kicking your butt at the same time, perhaps a butt shield that kicks back is in order. One with a size 16 steel-toed boot. (Avoid this method for Scraps though.)
Greg Smith
2022-11-18 03:59:03 +0000 UTCI get the desire to keep a name-based link with Truckla, but--missed opportunity to call it Volva [ifyouknowwhatimean]. ALAS. maybe next time. sorry to hear about all the troubles, but glad to see you've got people around you to help keep you up. and the wallpaper does indeed look great.
The Doom Merchant
2022-11-11 19:05:08 +0000 UTCEverybody has some melodrama, from time to time. We're here as your counselors, and we'll get paid in videos and Scraps photos (once every now and then is completely fine).
Christoph Moench-Tegeder
2022-11-08 20:46:59 +0000 UTCCould you do a video eventually of a review of your new electric car, compare and contrast Truckla & Volvla, public charging experiences, etc.? Sorry to heart about your breakup...um, I'm single, but I live on the east coast, so probably not very practical even supposing I had a shot, lol :)
Gumby8
2022-11-08 20:42:24 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing such personal life things with us Simone, that means a lot. I love the wallpaper and especially LOVE the asparagus costume! Life definitely knows the best way to kick us in the butt, but (heh) you will get back up form this. It'd be nice to not be knocked down in the first place, but i dont think they've invented something to stop that yet... extra cushioned trousers maybe?
Emma Coogan
2022-11-08 13:24:28 +0000 UTCAlways love to read those little window-into-my-life-posts. Thanks for sharing! Maybe it's time to make an “If life hands you lemons”-lemonade machine?! But I guess that's called a blender. IDK
yodahome
2022-11-08 11:10:02 +0000 UTCI'm currently trying to remove layers on layers of wallpaper that's been painted over. It's put me off the stuff for the foreseeable future 😅 It sounds like you've been having a wild time lately. Hope things start to settle down a bit. Also sorry to hear about the breakup. Never a good time 😔 Not sure if it'll make you laugh or bring despair but my phone auto suggested election when typing "sorry for your " 😅😅
nitech
2022-11-08 09:00:35 +0000 UTCWhich mom? :)
Dave Williams
2022-11-08 08:29:26 +0000 UTCIf only things happened one thing at a time. Instead it always waits until it can really pile it on. Though I have no doubt you’ve got this. Just might take a bit to find that path through.
Natalie Greco
2022-11-08 08:25:08 +0000 UTCI feel dizzy just reading that! Here are some stock responses, attach them to subjects as you see appropriate : *hugs* *LOL* *Congratulations* *That looks / sounds awesome* *That looks / sounds awful* *you got this!!*
Mike Pezaro
2022-11-08 07:31:49 +0000 UTCOh my!! That's a lot of life to deal with all at once! Take care! OTOH such wallpaper! Your mum AND Diane? With added Scraps? Just awesome!
Ken Harvey
2022-11-08 06:44:58 +0000 UTCLove and courage! Also, thank you for making wallpaper feel cool. Seems I've entered that stage of my life as well and was wondering what to think of it or feel about it 😁🤣😂
Anne ROBERTZ
2022-11-08 06:17:36 +0000 UTCThat's a whole lot of life happening all at once. You've got this. The wallpaper is absolutely stunning, I really like the half & half with the chair rail.
Daryl Shaw
2022-11-08 03:20:35 +0000 UTCA most excellent asparagus hat!
Joe Langley
2022-11-08 03:10:50 +0000 UTCThe wallpaper definitely looks very stylish and I had to grin when I saw your costume. Tough times suck but you‘re always smarter afterwards, which is kinda cool! You rock, Simone 😎
Lisa
2022-11-08 03:10:12 +0000 UTCThe room looks great. If you are still in Las Vegas, the Neon Museum was awesome. I think you’d enjoy it.
Anna Johnston
2022-11-08 03:00:14 +0000 UTCyou are amazing. thanks for all the humour (I am in Canada so I spell it correctly). there is a theory that everyone's pee smells with asparagus but only some can smell it. How many other people's pee have you smelled? Dianna is not a whole lot older than you, you are just a kid.
ERIC JENKINS
2022-11-08 02:34:18 +0000 UTCLove the Halloween costume! Var stark!
Eric Friedman
2022-11-08 02:29:55 +0000 UTCLove is complicated. Take care of yourself and Scraps, and the rest will work out. Also, I ♥️ the wallpaper.
Sherry Carrero
2022-11-08 02:29:27 +0000 UTCSingle is good! You're gonna be okay. And the wallpaper is gorgeous.
Natalie Scott
2022-11-08 02:20:20 +0000 UTCGood to hear from ya, excited for the video I'm sure it'll be great 😊
Hope Kasheke
2022-11-08 02:11:31 +0000 UTCYou and your mom should make some popcorn and watch "Death By Wallpaper: The Hidden Killers In The Victorian Home | Hidden Killers | Absolute History" on youtube.
Blitzar Whistle-Stop
2022-11-08 01:56:28 +0000 UTCThanks for getting a set!!
Simone Giertz
2022-11-08 01:28:33 +0000 UTCThat Hanson print was a tribute on van Gogh's "flowering plum orchard" painting. Certainly sounds like a bit of a ride, give your mum a big hug, struggle hugs from mums certainly make things better. ❤️
James
2022-11-08 01:21:59 +0000 UTCThat's what I thought too, and I thought, "typical Simone..."
Tree Carcass Mangler
2022-11-08 01:13:30 +0000 UTCWow lots to go thru at once. But remember, you have endured much greater tumult. These things may seem overwhelming in the moment. But in the big scheme of your life, these challenges are all relatively small potatoes. #sendbriantoantarctica
Tree Carcass Mangler
2022-11-08 01:12:35 +0000 UTCI did a double-take, I first thought u named ur new car, Vulva🤣
dbryte
2022-11-08 00:59:09 +0000 UTCEverything sounds so exciting, potentially overwhelming but let's not think of it, ha! Wishing the best, always good to know what you're up to. And that wallpaper looks amazing! 🔥
Julie Ledon
2022-11-08 00:54:19 +0000 UTCWe just put up wallpaper for the first time ever earlier this year. It’s not a life stage thing, it must be a new trend!
Robert Blum
2022-11-08 00:53:31 +0000 UTCSounds like you're doing the butt kicking! I got them dice and have started watching Laura Kampf because of the videos you did together, she's awesome!
semanticboat
2022-11-08 00:50:53 +0000 UTCOh shoot! November 1st already happened! Happy belated birthday 🎂❤️
Steve Norby
2022-11-08 00:49:43 +0000 UTCHopefully the store is kicking your butt in the way of "I'm going to have to expand, again"
Maarten Daalder
2022-11-08 00:48:06 +0000 UTCAlso, that pic of Scraps made me smile. I don't know how international smiles to strangers count in the balance though
RG
2022-11-08 00:43:28 +0000 UTCChange isn't easy, hope you can take a breather after your speech, take care of yourself and spend more time with your mom <3 wallpaper looks great, although creeps me out because it looks like the wallpaper from "sharp objects" lol
VS
2022-11-08 00:41:51 +0000 UTCOh Simone! What a full season. Sending you love daily with my Every day calendar. Best thing ever! Thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing your work with us.
Heather Rose
2022-11-08 00:41:23 +0000 UTCWallpaper looks great! I also love that the you in the painting looks like its making reverence to the table, which is very meta :) Enjoy your mom! hope she can help with all the melodrama of current things and that life gets less dramatic soon
RG
2022-11-08 00:41:13 +0000 UTCJag gillar den där... wallpaper. I hope things continue to get better and better.
Taylor Pridgen
2022-11-08 00:39:11 +0000 UTCAww sounds like a heck of a time! It'll all be up from here :)
Matt Godbolt
2022-11-08 00:37:59 +0000 UTCDining room looks so nice 👍
JohnBeez
2022-11-08 00:36:11 +0000 UTCI could only do it with expert help AKA my mom
Simone Giertz
2022-11-08 00:35:00 +0000 UTCCan't believe I have a real wallpaper designer here!
Simone Giertz
2022-11-08 00:34:28 +0000 UTCAlso, yikes! I doubt if I could hang wallpaper that was in a solid color let alone that pattern!
Jeff
2022-11-08 00:34:09 +0000 UTCMuch love 💕
Brita DellaBarca
2022-11-08 00:33:57 +0000 UTCWallpaper looks great! I'm designing wallpaper for a brand right now and they sent me that exact plum branch one as a reference. Also: Yetch Store Wallpaper When?
Tessa
2022-11-08 00:33:14 +0000 UTCThat’s a lot of stuff! Hope life mellows for you!
Jeff
2022-11-08 00:32:49 +0000 UTCThat photo of scraps 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Craig Danby
2022-11-08 00:30:51 +0000 UTC
