(A Mini Post) I'm not going to talk about getting rid of my Fallopian tubes today.

^ That is a thing that happened. I'm a sleepy, vain bitch, though, so we're going to admire this amazing crap I found a while ago instead. I'll post about the glories of my first surgery soon! (the short version: fucking OW.)

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Meanwhile, LOOK AT THIS.

I took this photo 5 minutes ago. The manicure is A WEEK OLD.

Because I love you and want you to feel pretty if you're so inclined, here are the details:

Color: Mamba by Wet N Wild. (similar)
Glitter: City Sparkle by Pop-arazzi. (similar)
Base/top coat: Nail Aid 3-in-1 Gel Base + Top + Hardener


I just freaking adore this stuff. I got it about a week ago for like $3 while I was killing time in Ross. It makes Seche Vite look like a damn slacker. And the manicure itself? Totally looks like goldstone.

Toldja.

Exactly a week ago, I was feeling like hell, because I'd let some doctor poke holes in my abdomen the day before. So this manicure was my self-care moment.

Flash-forward to today, the first day since November 29 that I haven't been in enough pain to necessitate hugging a heating pad constantly. I ran out of spoons before lunch time. The 3 cups of iced tea that brought me back up from that abyss are wearing off. I haven't bought or made a single Christmas present yet, and there are less than 20 days left. And I haven't blogged in 3 weeks. What's the exact opposite of the #winning hashtag? Sometimes you just gotta say whatever, rest up, and set the alarm to do better tomorrow.


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