for 9 years...yes...9 years...I have had acrylic nails. Over the years, they've gone from a selected paint color, to "airbrush" with some crazy design to the past couple of years just the white tips. I've always enjoyed getting my nails done..."a little time for me". My hubby loved for me to scratch his back during church, the kids loved me to tickle their arms/legs/back, etc. So they weren't always "just for me".I've gotten tired of looking at my calendar of upcoming events and trying to figure out when I'm going to get them filled before they start looking hammered. I've gotten bored at staring around the room as the lil gals "torture" my fingers, it's not always a pleasant experience. It's annoying wondering if they're talking about me cause they're speaking in their own language to each other. I've gotten tired of hopping from one salon to another because I didn't like what one gal did or didn't do. AND...I will save quite a bit of "change" a month. I plan to put those $$s to good use...and be more financially smart. (Please do not leave a comment on how much I've spent over the years...do the calculations, but keep it to yourself, I've already done it.)
I've had them off for about 24 hours now. I can honestly say I feel "liberated". But ugh...my fingers are sensitive. My nails are soooo thin, it's going to take a couple of months as they grow out and get strong.
I'm looking forward to maybe picking up playing piano again, but I will say...it's hard to pick my nose now.
