define perseverance

per·se·ver·ance (pûrs-vîrns)

n. Actually finishing the painting project that you start.

Oh, boy. What a job.

4 walls

2 strips of crown molding

2 doorways

1 actual door

3 gigantic windows

1 baby grand piano

7 happy goldfish

1 fireplace

2 ceiling overhangs

2 bookcase/shelf/cupboard things

1 built-in mirror

1 recessed lighting cabinet

carpet

Here are some 'before' and 'after' shots, except that I'm never disciplined enough to take the 'before' pictures. So here are some 'during' and 'after' shots.

during

Did I ever mention that my high school classmates voted me Most Likely To Use Scaffolding?

before

Note Darel's impressive biceps are partially visible here. Let it be known that while he is strong-muscled, he is equally strong-willed and did not move the piano during this paint project.

after

after

before

during

after

Have you heard that love covers a multitude of sins? I'm grateful for this. But in my living room, it was my beloved tub of spackle that covered a multitude of imperfections.

after