Despite the upheaval in my personal life this year a large number of friends and co-workers have recently commented on how happy I seem. It was summed up quite nicely today when I broke a nail.
See, I have very little vanity, but my nails are my weakness/strength. I have natural nails that are unusually strong, long and healthy. They are low maintenance, even when I ignore them they look good. I do frequently pamper myself with DIY manicures, and I admit have a bit of a polish addiction. So today when my index finger nail broke, 2 days before a big weekend full of social plans, I was bummed. And I admit I whined for a bit. Okay, it was actually 2 hours of whining. And then I realized something, this was the only thing in my life to whine about.
For the first time in years, I have nothing more than a broken nail to weigh my spirit down. My bills are all paid, my health is good, my loved ones are safe. I have some money in the bank, I have a job, I have a place to live. If all I have to complain about is a broken nail, I should stop wasting my time with complaining and start thanking God for my blessings. So I did. And then I made plans to go get acrylic nails for the weekend. God still loves me, even if I'm silly and slightly vain.
My nails are pretty much disgusting, I wish I cared about them more, they are pretty much the only thing that I don't pay too much attention to.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to think if I have anything to complain about....still thinking....nope, can't think of a single thing. Wow, are we doing great or what!?!
ReplyDeleteHappy for you my dear, very happy!
My nails are a mess but being in healthcare we arent allowed to wear acrylic nails. And so far even though there are little things I could complain about I refuse to let it get to me.
ReplyDeleteOkay where are you? I got my nails done today!Post so we don't worry.....
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