Saturday, August 16, 2008

I have pretty toes


I needed some pampering. Self indulgent, narcissistic, whiny pampering. So I went for my first ever pedicure. I was nervous! I'm so ticklish, and I was afraid I was going to laugh. It helped that they had CNN on, and they were running a story about women in Afghanistan. That made me feel even worse! But sober, and I definitely didn't laugh.

It was hard to spend the money too. I am the epitome of cheap. Or thrifty. I tried not to think of just how many bottles of nail polish I could buy with what it costs to get a mani and pedi. Then I told myself to shut it and just enjoy the experience. So I read my book.

I have pretty nails too, even though I managed to ding them before I was even out of the nail place. And I had them done because I'm painting tomorrow??? Oh well. Guess I'll have to put to use my plastic gloves.

And the nice lady said, "You really like color?" Yes, I'm a weirdo, and I love this color!

*sigh* That was fun. I won't do it again for a long time, but Jamie's a bad influence, and I had to cave at some point! It was fun to cave!!! *smooch* :):):)







And Allen said, "Hey take a picture of my ugly toes by your cute toes!!!" So I did. We're just crazy that way!!! lol....
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6 comments:

Jackie said...

I love it, and I am so like you in that I don't like to spend the money, and I also don't like the chemically smell in some nail salons, but it's so nice to have pretty toes that last a long time every once in a while. They look beautiful.

Jennifer said...

Cute "piggies," as they're known in this house. :-)

I'm glad you had a treat, but I hate you got your virgin pedicure without me. IF I ever get one, you'll have to witness it. I always think I'll laugh too....that's funny you were worried about it.

Did you wear a mask to keep from dying from the fumes? Ugh....

Shannon said...

so proud of you and what pretty toes you have!!! i LOVE getting pedicures - maybe once a year, twice if i'm lucky, but for some reason, the polish lasts a LOT longer when someone else does it!!! We need a girls time to all go together!!!

Ronda said...

I got a gift certificate to get either a mani or a pedi but haven't used it yet. Thought it would be more fun to go with some one so if I haven't used it by the time you want another, let's go together. Or if anyone else reading this wants to go, call me!

Jenn said...

this is what i LOVE most about you, iris;) so thrifty & cute!

i just told an old friend & shane that i "want" a pedicure, but don't want to spend the money on it 'cause there are so many things the boys need right now.

however, in the spirit of being such a girly girl, oh, a pedicure is such a blessing...an indulging one, but so wonderful.

your perspective always tickles me & makes me yearn for less worldliness.

& you DO deserve it! you do!

Shannon said...

i have a gift card for the store next to publix if someone wants to go together :)