ellen_fremedon says I'm peculiarly aware of and affected by my environment. I guess that may be true; I've got color up on the walls in my guest room now, and I love the room so much more already. Love love love.
I'll tell you something else, though. I don't understand flat paint. My parents have their walls painted flat, and my friend I was staying with last week as well, and why would you do this when there is eggshell? It looks almost the same, it's not like shiny or anything, but it's got a smoothness to it that is so much nicer. And if you ever have occasion to touch the wall, eggshell is very pleasant, but flat is like dry and chalky. Feh.