"Stop typing and take care of me" -My fingers

There is never a practical time to get a manicure. 

Now don't think I am a manicure diva who loves her nails lookin good every day or the world will fall apart.  In fact, I can count on my hands the number of times in my life I have ever gotten a manicure... my wedding, prom, high school banquet (so important, I know), Aggie Ring Day, etc..special events.  But every now and then I  wake up and think "My nails are struggling, I need a manicure. Now.".  Immediate remedy- pick at them.  Hmmm, that didn't work?  Paint the nails bright so that the flashy color will overwhelm the onlooker's eye, blinding them from the actual health of my nails.  Oh no, the nail polish is chipping off.  Clip the nails shorter so the fading color is not as noticeable.  Then comes the day when the paint is half gone, nails haphazardly clipped, skin picked at and damaged.  Each nail is glaring at me.  I want to get a manicure.

But what's that?  Oh yes, that's right.  I work with young children every day.  Not a day goes by when my hands are protected from paint, glue, markers, tape.  These precious little kiddos get excited participating in crafts, so how can I rob their joy for the sake of my nails looking half-way decent?  You try to look into their eyes and tell them you aren't going to bring a craft for the next lesson.  Rough times. 

But even if I did not work with kids all day, I still have to do things like scrub dishes which is counter-productive to having beautiful nails.  Not to mention having to justify paying someone to do a task that I could do at home.  Maybe I could use it as a bonding time with someone and therefore have more purpose in going to get a manicure.  The problem with this option is that I find it awkward to hold a conversation across the salon if two people are getting manicures, when there is another person sitting right in front of you.  Why not talk to them instead?  Pedicures are a bit different since you can sit right next to your friend.  But who really wants to talk when their feet are being massaged and soaked in a mini hot tub?  Definitely not a person who rarely treats themselves to a pedicure. 

Have I ever mentioned that I think too much?  Instead of getting a manicure a month ago, I sit here complaining about how my hands need help.  My brain needs help. I thought my way out of a perfectly enjoyable experience.  If anyone is going to get a manicure, let me know.  I would love to have a conversation with you across the salon, throw down some cash, and have kid paint sprinkle the manicure with love the following day.