Patience is a virtue I don't have--yet

I am the type of person when I want something I want it now. I wanted to move a large shelf upstairs so I could put my plants on it. (The cat eats plants so I can't put them on the floor and I don't have anywhere else to put them at this time.) My reasoning was that I needed the counter space they were taking up so I could unpack other things. It was very valid reasoning, but of course it was quite awkward trying to take this large wood shelf up the stairs by myself. I ended up gouging the wall in a few places. So instead of saving myself some time I have totally made a huge project for myself with some expense. Grrrr!
I have been unpacking tonight and last night as I had already packed everything for my move. I'm exhausted and stressed about getting everything done (and headed to bed). It's slow going, but so nice to have all the space to put things in!!!