I generally disagree with this being considered a holiday...

I generally disagree with this being considered a holiday - to me, every day is a new day, and no day is less of a chance to get things right or to make better choices.  Resolutions are crap - if you REALLY wanted to do something, you'd do it - regardless of the four numbers that follow the month and day of the time you currently occupy.

That being said - I have mixed feelings about 2017.  While I'm thankful for the time that has passed between me losing Sapphire, Sky, Peach, Lowrider, and Scooter, not to mention the stress of spring semester being incredibly hard - punctuated with a pipe bursting and flooding my house, on top of my dad's home burning and killing his pets... I'm not looking forward to Trump being president.  I honestly don't feel that he's looking out for people like me, but hey, I guess it's possible that he could surprise us.  (Not a political post; just my feelings.  And no, I don't want to debate about it.)

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm not celebrating a new year.  I haven't since I was a kid.  It doesn't matter.  I'm just gonna hunker down, keep my nose in the books, and love my family.  I have milestones (graduating GSCC in May, starting JSU in the Fall) to keep me going for now.

Anyway, for the next 10 days I am resting.  I will need all the energy I can get for spring semester.  Whatever you're doing today / tonight, be safe.  Secure your pets in case of fireworks and don't forget to take care of the ones you love.  ❤

I really need to break out of my chicken shell...

I really need to break out of my chicken shell and post a video of these because a still photo just doesn't do them justice. Also, they are much easier to do than you might expect. 😃

I used a base of black polish, then this new magnetic Masura that I got. I know that magnetic polish was kind of a fad a few years ago, but these just have something about them. The magnet that this brand puts out is also CRAZY strong.

So... you can apply the polish and hold the magnet over it until it dries for a more crisp line.  I didn't want to do that because I wanted a more organic look, so I pulled them with the magnet, then top-coated them and watched as the line kind of bled out a little.  They looked super cool on their own, but you know I can't just stop there.  LOL  So I stamped this pattern on top.  I tried to angle it to match the wave of the lines in the magnetic polish so it would all look flow-y.

Anyway.  I'll post a link if I do get around to making a short video.  It will probably show up on my Instagram if I do.  😉

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I don't think it would really count as "being on vacation" if...

I don't think it would really count as "being on vacation" if I didn't completely screw up my sleep schedule at least once. 😂😂😂

Goodnight, Internet. 😛

This is the extent of my holiday sharing.

This is the extent of my holiday sharing.  So precious.  BECAUSE SPIDERS.  ❤

When you're asking your dog if he wants to go outside, but...

When you're asking your dog if he wants to go outside, but he's acting like he doesn't hear you.

"Booka, you want to go outside?"

Nothing.

"Boo Boo, do you need to go?"

Nothing.

"Booka Bear, do you need to go outside?"

"Oh, Booka BEAR. I wasn't sure which Booka you were talking to. Here I come."

Boy.  😂😂😂

Finally did my nails again.

Finally did my nails again.  I'm not big on holidays, but happy whatever you celebrate!  🙂

I know that I've got a little bit of everything going on right now, but it's got a holiday-esque theme, so it's cool.  LOL  It took me longer to plan this mani than to actually put it on myself... that seems to be my holdup lately.  😕  Thankfully, I've had some extra time since school is out, so I could think on it all I wanted to.  😛

I've done a few Christmas paint jobs in the past.  I would say that I'd re-share them, but I don't know.  I don't really feel like it.  I had a friend tell me that I should start water-marking my photos and I think she's right, but that just feels like more work.  I have to think about it.  LOL  If I do re-share anything, it'll be on Instagram, though.  You should follow me there just in case.  😛  www.instagram.com/polish_ALL_thethings

May or may not update this with polishes and plates used.  Depends on if anyone cares.  My biggest regret is that you can't see the beauty of the green on my pointer finger.  It's such a deep and amazing color.

Updated to add what I used:

For this mani, I used so many different things.  Here is a list:

Pinky:

Base - Peregrination by @differentdimensionus 

Stamping - It Mossed be Love by @hit_the_bottle from @beautometry 

Red Dots - Reindeer Games dots by @vapidlacquer

Ring Finger:

Base - Hot Black to Go by @rimmellondonus 

Stamping - Sparkling Diamonds by @colorsbyllarowe

Middle Finger:

Base - DS Radiance by @opi_products 

Stamping Decal - Gold Medal by @sinfulcolorsprofessional and Reindeer Games by @vapidlacquer

Pointer Finger:

Base - Pre-Lit Opal Tree by @enchantedpolish .  It's so beautiful, but I'm a sucker for greens. 😃

Stamping - Bronze by @mundodeunas

Thumb:

Base - Joy to the Waves by @chinaglazeofficial 

Snow - White on the Spot by @milanicosmetics , Break the Ice by @wetnwildbeauty , and The Outer Edge by @chinaglazeofficial .

Stamping - Black by @mundodeunas

Plates used were BPX-L008 by @bornprettynailart , @bornprettystore , @bornprettystorenailart , @bornprettynail , @bornprettystamping .  I also used a plate labeled "HD05" that I bought from ebay a while back.

I'm sorry that school is all I talk about lately, but...

I'm sorry that school is all I talk about lately, but it's how I'm going to change our lives and the longer I go the more I start to feel that a change could ACTUALLY happen.

I don't know how well you can see this, but the main point is all the yellow - with no gaps.  All of the yellow lines are classes that I've completed.  At the bottom there are 3 in progress (next semester) and the rest are done, too.  I'm not sure why they aren't yellow; I think it is because I am transferring and this Degree Works page is more set up for a 4-year college, but they let us use it anyway.  LOL

And finally, I have 3 B's and that awful D I've been battling.  That's ok.  I'm winning.  😉

Anyway.  I was also obsessively checking this page, waiting for it to update, as well.  I love watching the lines fill in.  😃  Makes me feel like I've done something!

Been obsessively checking school stuff...

Been obsessively checking school stuff, waiting for this to update. Finally, my GPA is higher than a 3.5. Mission accomplished! 😃

Happy 8 Years to my very best friend.

Happy 8 Years to my very best friend. Today was definitely not the way I'd want to spend an anniversary, but it sucked less because I was with you. Thank you for making my life better in all the ways. ❤️

Had such big plans to get things done today, but...

Had such big plans to get things done today, but instead I'm just wiped out. Boo.

When you get an email...

When you get an email saying that you sold something on Etsy and you are surprised, because you've been too busy to think about Etsy and totally forgot you had a shop.  LOL

My first weekend without homework or studying to do!

My first weekend without homework or studying to do!  I have big plans.  I'm gonna wash all the creatures!  😛

Well, not all of them.  I don't think I'd survive washing 10 cats in a row.  Not even with Shaun's help.  LOL  But the dogs need it bad and I think the reptiles would appreciate it before they brumate.  They are all still awake so far, but it is getting pretty cold.

I'm sure that Tort Baby and Nom just need it even though they don't usually sleep.  So far, they just get lazy when it's cold.  I can relate.  😃  I've gotta get Nom a new water set-up this weekend, too.  The pan he was using has a small hole in it.  Maybe it wouldn't if he didn't flip it daily and throw it all over the place, but he likes to re-decorate often.  😉

We've even gotta change Anansi's bedding.  She was webbing up the place yesterday, but if she doesn't look like she's about to molt by the time we get ready to do it we'll just go ahead.  We might need to consider re-decorating her house, too, because she's getting so big.  I don't think she can even fit in her skull anymore!

Aside from that, NAILS.  I've gotten so many pretty polishes that I haven't had time to use.  I've discovered some brands that are blowing my mind.  I really need to make time to fill you in.  I think I have 3 weeks of no school.  Looks like I might be working a lot, but that is usually less stressful.  Maybe I will be able to clear my head enough to slow down and enjoy myself.

Anyway, like I said - BIG PLANS.  😃  Taking care of the ani-pals is a labor of love, though, and I've missed it.  ❤

Just took my final final exam at the Ayers campus.

Just took my final final exam at the Ayers campus. That's not a typo. I have no more classes here. ... That's a bittersweet thought.

Also sending back my Calculus book today. It is a day of transitions. This semester is now officially over.

I'm having feelings. LOL

Grades are done early. No biggie, but...

Grades are done early. No biggie, but... 

I GOT AN A IN CALCULUS!!!

😀😀😀😀😀

I just spent 3 hours and 57 minutes taking Calculus tests. 😳

I just spent 3 hours and 57 minutes taking Calculus tests. 😳

My hand is killing me, but other than that I feel pretty ok.

Should know my grades on Wednesday!

Cal final today.

Cal final today.

Stressing out, as usual.

I'm gonna be so sick tomorrow. LOL

Study. Nap. Repeat.

Study. Nap. Repeat.

Study. Nap. Repeat.

I'm kinda regretting taking my arthritis meds last night because they wipe me out. It wouldn't have killed me to wait until Monday evening. 😕

I made an 89 on the other Cal test, so...

I made an 89 on the other Cal test, so I needed that 100.  Still have an A - just gotta get through finals.

In other news:  Is anyone else avoiding that "Facebook Year in Review" video?  I am.  It's been a hard year and I don't want to see any replays.  🙁

Took 2 Cal tests tonight.

Took 2 Cal tests tonight. Made a 100 on one of them. 😳 The other I should know tomorrow.

GO ME!!!

My brain and my hand need to REALLY get in sync.

My brain and my hand need to REALLY get in sync. Now would be good. 🙁

I still feel like crap today, y'all. 🙁

I still feel like crap today, y'all.  🙁  I think I am legit sick.

On the bright side I just saw the grade on my Psychology project.

I MADE A 100.  😳

Super thank you to everyone who participated!  ❤

Despite needing to do a hundred things...

Despite needing to do a hundred things I'm in bed. I've been sick all day.

Just what I need the week before finals. 😕

I have had a pretty relaxing weekend - thank goodness.

I have had a pretty relaxing weekend - thank goodness.  I take my arthritis meds on Friday and that always slows me down for a day or two.  Thankfully, I had no major plans so I was able to rest and enjoy some down-time rather than sit around feeling angry that I was too fatigued / brain-foggy to accomplish anything.

I do have some studying to do because I have some Cal tests on Wednesday, and then the final a few days after that.  But I don't feel too bad about that because the semester is almost over and my grades are pretty good.  I've held my own this go around and I'm excited about it.  😃

Anyway, I hope you all have had a lovely weekend.  I'm gonna hit the books for a while before I call it a night.  ❤

Mystery time!

Mystery time!

We went to Shaun's parent's house yesterday. While we were there he busted out the elementary school year books. My picture is checked off in his 1st, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade books. (Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade for me since I was one grade below him). His name is also checked off in two of those books, but no one else. He does have friends highlighted, though.

He doesn't remember doing it and we didn't have a lot of mutual friends back then because the grades were kept pretty segregated. At first I thought he was pranking me, but he swears that he is not. 

So... we don't know what that is about. LOL I remember looking at him when his class passed by my class when we were in 5th / 6th grade, but I think that is my earliest memory of him. So weird.

There is a person protesting...

There is a person protesting homosexual people on the corner where the Anniston Walgreen's lives.  They have a sign and a megaphone.

What is this about?  Random preaching?  Or did something happen?