My wish for myself, and for you
I haven’t done a Mani Monday post in forever, and it’s a shame, because nail polish brings me so much joy. I decided to remedy that travesty today. I did my nails this green shade for St. Patrick’s Day. I have a grand total of two green nail polishes in my collection, and I specifically…
Lately my attention has been drawn to this concept of “bringing your whole self to work.” It started, I think, with a particularly challenging day, at the end of which, I found myself frustrated with my not being “more professional.” (The fact that I can’t even remember what exactly I did, likely means it wasn’t that…
My grandmother on Mom’s side passed away this morning. She lived 98 full years, and I know she was ready to leave this world and be with Grandpa again. She’d missed him so since he died a few years back. On their 77th wedding anniversary, my family created a book for them, with each branch…
Thought I’d post an update on my continued improvements and deep thoughts. I saw the doctor for my follow-up appointment yesterday, and he says I’m healing nicely. My stitches are out, and I’m going back to work Monday, with a little bit lighter schedule planned than normal. My pain is pretty minimal, just taking two…
Well, that was an ordeal I hope never to repeat. After I wrote that last post about being home from surgery, things went sharply downhill, and I found myself in the hospital for eight days and another surgery. Seems a section of my intestine got blocked as a result of the first procedure, leading to…
Thought I should post an update and let my loyal readers know I survived surgery. It’s been four days, and I’m fine pain wise, not so fine tummy wise. Note to self: The food you think you’re going to want to eat after surgery does not remotely resemble the food you are actually going to…
My body is out of control. I feel like whomever is in charge of it needs to get their sh*t together and teach it how to act. Like when there is a toddler throwing a fit at Wal-mart, and you try not to be judgy, but the whole time you’re thinking to yourself, “Wow. That thing’s owner needs…
I belong to several programs that allow me to make money from taking surveys, reading ads, searching online, sampling products, and so on, and a few people asked what sites I use, so I thought I’d compile them all here. I’ve explained the details on each one, how much you earn for doing what, whether…
Is December 28th too late to post a holiday manicure? I say, if it involves Star Wars nail polish, it’s right on time! I’ve been searching for The Cover Girl Star Wars collection since I first saw it announced in August. I wanted it all, but mostly the nail polish. Because, how could you not? As a…
My mother was amazing at a lot of things, but one skill I’m particularly glad I’ve inherited is her ability to create her own rituals. On a holiday as traditional as Christmas, there’s a lot to be said for doing the things everyone always does. I put up a tree, I hang lights, I buy…