November 4, 2007
Things That Make You Want to Hide
Written by Jenna Petersen in Jaunty PostToday El Guapo and I returned home from the gym to find that someone had vandalized our fence. Graffiti all over our fence and a little on our actual house. The police came and a report was filed (since sometimes these things are gang-related). We’ve just spent the last hour trying to get the paint off the fence (we’re taking a break to let it dry before we start again). But these are the things that make you just want to move into a cave away from people.
So… what makes you want to hide? What brings you out of the cave?
And how do you recommend getting spray paint off of a wood fence?
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Helen Says:
I am sorry this has happened to you Jenna it is not very nice I tend to want to go and hide when people start arguing and fighting with each other that makes me feel very uncomfortable I think there needs to be more respect for other people and their belongings. As for getting the paint of I have no idea but I hope you get it done.
Have Fun
Helen
Shana Says:
I’m so sorry! I used to teach at a poor school in a T-building outside. Every weekend the outside of our classrooms got vandalized. The maintenance people had to paint over it. It probably was gangs, Jenna.
What puts me in a cave is when I hear kids talking about how they have to have that new designer label $500 purse, pair of shoes, jeans, etc. It’s so frustrating to see kids get caught up in the myth that material things will make you happy. What brings me out of it is reading or listening to music. Listen to your favorite song and dance around. You’ll feel better.
Megan Says:
Jenna, that stinks! I don’t like public arguments on cell phones–if you’re going to curse (and yes, I sound like someone’s mother), go somewhere else. Not in front of my son. And not so loudly!
Taryn Raye Says:
I’m so sorry Jenna. Do they make Killz for outdoors? It’s basically a primer. Say you have dark brown walls but want to paint them light beige- you put a coat or two of Killz on it beforehand. That’s the only thing I know of that covers old paint or “killz” dark paint under a new coat. Might check to see if you can find an outdoor type like that. Hope you find something! {{{hugs}}}
What makes me want to hide? Toy commercials that make my 4 year old holler “I want that I want that! Please get that for me.” That’s all commercials though, the grandparents have spoiled her rotten.
Another thing that happened recently- our neighbor lets there basset hound run loose(we live in the country) and I kept saying she’d get hit because she didn’t seem to be a very smart dog-chasing the bus in the mornings baying at the kids not to leave her behind. It worried me, and sure enough, one night really late she got hit by a car and I think her hips got broken, or one of her legs. She couldn’t walk and I tried to go over and let them know because it happened up the road from my house. No one was home and it was really late. The dog survived though and made it across the long stretch of our property back home. Do they keep her indoors or on a chain now? NO. I’m not really much of a dog person, but it makes me so mad that I want to scream when people have so little respect for their pets and don’t do what’s necessary to protect them. Especially out in the country. People fly through here like maniacs and these neighbors have lost a lot of pets because they don’t do what’s right.
Like Shana, reading and listening to my favorite music brings me out, as well as writing.
AndreaW Says:
I’m sorry to hear this, Jenna. I don’t understand why some people get perverse pleasure out of destroying things of other people.
And I’m with Taryn on what makes me want to hide. At this time of year, all I hear from my 3 year old is, “Mommy, I want that for Christmas!” It was cute at first, but it’s only November!!
Jenna Petersen Says:
Well, the update is that apparently spray paint instantly damages natural wood. So they must paint over it. There is no way to actually get it off. So the very lovely restoration people are here painting it even as we speak. And my insurance will cover it after the deductible. But when they looked at the fence they said it’s definitely going to be more than my deductible, so I guess I’m sort of getting a deal.
Still, it’s the feeling of being violated that is worse than the fence itself. And that will last long after I can no longer see what they did.
Cathy Says:
Aqua Net hair spray is great spray paint remover…