Old and Worn Out

This is the wallpaper I finally chose for our half bath. I wanted something a little different in there, and this one really got my attention. It looks a little bit blue, but it is actually grey. I'm going to put robin's egg blue towels in there to go with it. (Or black towels, I haven't decided, yet.) I also made the decision to tint all of the ceilings downstairs a very faint blue. I had about 2 minutes to pick the color and was really scared to go see what it looked like, but I absolutely love it! It's very calming. I had noticed a lot of the older Charleston homes did that when I went to visit there, last, so it reminds me a little of that. I also decided to stain the staircase and leave the floors natural. That way the staircase stands out and also matches our stained front door. Even the spindles and backplates on the stairs will be stained, so I think it will look good.
As for other news- those who aren't on FB may not have heard- I did my first 5 K this past Friday. My goal was to beat Brian. I did. By 2 whole minutes! All I heard all week was how he was going to wax me. Well- that didn't happen. Sweet Thang and Mr. Paranoia had to walk most of it because of sickness and jaw fractures. I really think that they were just too scared to race me because they knew I would blow them away.... ;0) I ran until I thought I would vomit. The last 200 yards, I just gave it all I had and ran for my life, because I didn't know if Brian was behind me and I really really really wanted to beat him. So, for the past 2 days, Brian and I have been in severe pain all over and scream whenever we walk downstairs. But, it was worth it. I've realized that I am very out of shape and very old. We look like 80 year olds hobbling around. I'm pretty sure I need knee and hip replacements... Not going to the gym tonight. Don't want to let people see me cry like a baby on the machines or wet myself. Too sore. Lordy-- when did this happen to me? Anyway- gotta go cook dinner and start getting my list together for Sullivan's Island. 3 more days until I'm there....