Although I have a number of “Do it myself” jobs to complete, I decided to go with the simplest one. I was considering updating my small bathroom when a friend gave me a new shower curtain, towels and bath rug. They were perfect! This would be a five minute redecorating project needing no tools. I excitedly put out the towels and the bath rug. Already my bathroom was looking more coordinated. My old shower curtain and liner were on two different spring loaded tension rods and came down easily. I confidently slid the shower curtain off and replaced it with the new one. Easy peasy. I held the new curtain and rod above my head to the exact position needed. I wound the spring loaded rod to the appropriate tightness. It held for about three seconds and came crashing down on my head. The spring must have sprung. My head hurt and I took a break to Google “signs of concussion” while putting an ice pack on my the large lump. I didn’t have double vision and was coherent enough to order two more shower rods. Two days later, I was back at work installing the shower curtain and liner. My head still hurt, but I toughed it out and put up the new rod and curtain. The rod was a bit too tight, so using all of the strength and deciding I needed a hammer, I managed to get the shower curtain rod up beside the liner. Pleased with myself, I opened the shower curtain to admire it, and the rod and curtain fell on my head. Again. Was this the way I was supposed to leave this world? That would be so embarrassing and what would they write in my obituary? Thinking positively, I now I had a coordinated bathroom. Yes, I had two large lumps on my head and am still hoping my brain has survived this simple project. Note to self “Add your bicycle helmet to your toolbox for doing any overhead work, no matter how simple it might seem. Your head will thank you.
