No stamping on these - just tape and polish here. 😃

No stamping on these - just tape and polish here. 😃 I wanted something bright and contrast-y, so this is what I got! I don't know how well it shows on the photo, but the bright color is like, a neon coral. LOL At a glance, though, these remind me of Tony the Tiger. 😃 You can do so much with tape - you don't even have to have any kits or anything: just imagination, tape, and scissors. I'm happy with how these turned out - just a little "oops" on the pointer finger where I smudged the black a bit. Oh well, onward! 😛

OMD...

OMD - my kid is gonna be twelve in two weeks.  That is almost 13!  😳  I have to figure out this birthday stuff now.  Better get to work!  😳

Heard from the principal finally.

Heard from the principal finally.  She just wanted to console me and tell me that she thought I handled the other mother and that it wouldn't happen again.  I wrote her back and told her that I didn't need to be soothed - I wanted a change in policy.  I don't see why not.  I guess we will see!

This is my trial experimenting with a matte topcoat.

This is my trial experimenting with a matte topcoat. Shaun uses one frequently, but I never have put one on more than just briefly. The main reason for that was because the matte topcoat I had would leave little white goobies on top of your polish when it dried. Which, as much work as I sometimes put into my nails you can forget me doing anything that might gank them up. LOL For anyone interested, the matte with the goobies is by Hard Candy at Wal-Mart. We found a new one by NYC at Wal-Mart this past weekend, which is what I'm wearing now. No issues at all! I put it on different kinds of polish to see how it would look. On my thumb it's only on half of the nail. It's also on my first and ring finger. I left the middle and pinky shiny to show the difference. I actually really like the look it gives, so I'll definitely by trying it again the future. 😃

These nails are not mine.

These nails are not mine. In fact, I didn't even do them. They belong to my Shaun-love and he did them himself - with his own polish and stamping kit. 😃😃😃 Look people, if I can find a man that loves me with all of my strangeness and even joins me in my not usually man-friendly hobbies, then I know there is someone out there for everyone. 😉

Back to the nails:  He only wears really dark colors, (mostly black and red or silver metallics). He also likes a matte topcoat, but he didn't get to use it this time because I was bumming it, as you'll see in my next photo. LOL On a more "manly" note:  He does clean his cuticles with his knife, whereas I just use polish remover and a pointy cotton swab. LOL

Gosh, I remember when this child would fit in my hand.

Gosh, I remember when this child would fit in my hand.  😍  Susanne  - don't be sad because you miss her.  She has got it good!  Look how relaxed she is - not a care in the world!  😃

OHMYDAWG

OHMYDAWG - I just saw a live raccoon on my way home from work.  😃😃😃  I SO wanted to stop and be his friend, but I didn't want to keep him near the road.  That just totally made my night!  😃