I am participating in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thanks to the co-authors of Two Writing Teachers for creating this supportive community.
I was not in the habit of getting regular manicures until several years ago when I started doing more staff development and presentations. My hands were visible under a document camera as I shared picture books and student writing samples, and I wanted them to look nicer. I started with nail tips and had those sculpted fake nails for a number of years. Now I get regular or gel manicures. When it comes to color, I am very predictable – reds, maroons, pinks, and French (pink and white).
But, a few weeks ago I actually tried something a little different. It was supposed to be a sort of gray, but was actually more green than gray. Still, I liked it. It made me feel…more youthful? On Saturday I tried something different again – purple. Not just any purple – a sparkly purple. A shiny, sparkly purple. A shiny, sparkly, spring-is-here purple. I think my nails look like the foil on an Easter Hershey Kiss. It’s fun and flirty! What’s next, I wonder?
I probably don’t need to get a manicure biweekly anymore, but it always lifts my spirits.
Here’s my experience in six words:
Purple nails! I’m ready for spring.
Imagine the Possibilities 
Thanks for the inspiration. I am trying not to be so predictable with nail color. I may try purple on my next visit.
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So, Rose, where’s the picture? Let’s hear it for branching out and getting daring. It is amazing how color can lift our spirits.
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Years ago I went for a pedicure and chose a light pink polish. The aesthetician refused to use it. “It’s polish, not a huge commitment! Choose something fun, and if you hate it, I’ll start over.” Now I always get bold colours on my toes. If it’s too much I can wear shoes, right?
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Purple AND sparkly? You are springtime, Rose. It’s not about the need, it’s the whole experience. I like being pampered too.
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I’m with you. The brighter the better. Toes only though.
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I admire those who can step out of the box for nail colors. I can’t. It’s got to be a reddish or pinkish color for me. I sure hope you are bringing spring in with your sparkly purple nails.
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Fun! I will be on the lookout for your nail color at MRA! Can’t wait to see you.
Clare
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