Is this yours and do you want it?
A family email conversation which started with the subject line "Is this yours and do you want it?"
Dad: We're cleaning out the attic and I found this lamp, which I think has your name on the box. Is it yours? Do you want it? What would you like us to do with it if it is yours?
Karen: It's pretty ugly. did it maybe hang over Erica's old bathtub in Lucci house? I really am not sure I've seen it before...
Me: That is definitely my lamp. :) I think it's from a thrift store and I bought it when I was in college. Don't you guys remember it hanging in my living room in Lubbock? Dad, I'd love to have the lamp but I probably don't want to pay for shipping. Can you hold on to it a little longer?
Dad: Hold it a little longer??? I may have to charge for storage. Now that the attic is almost empty, I think I might have a spot for it. But when I'm gone, and you guys have to clean out what's left, I want you all to remember why it's still in the attic.
Me: Dad, I love you. And as soon as I have a new job, I'd be happy to pay rent for my old funky lamp. :) And I promise to get it out of your attic before you die! I've got a few years because you're going to live until you're 100, right?
Kristen: What are you going to do with that horrible lamp, Erica???? You're an adult now...it's time for nicer things!!! :)
Mom: You guys are so funny! We really enjoy you all!
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That lamp is awesome and you should definitely hang it at your house. I don't think I'd hang it front-and-center anywhere, but off in a funky corner, definitely. I particularly like the "above the bathtub" idea.
:)
I probably should have plugged it in and lit it up for the picture. It looks better with the light on (NOT!)
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Karen & Dad, you crack me up!
Abby, I'm with you. I still think this lamp is awesome. I think it's going on the porch above the hanging porch bed Chris is going to build me someday. (Like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/abchao/3523831288/)
This made me laugh so hard ... especially Karen's comment! Too good.
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