It finally happened. After a year, cute Kim Linh at Jade Nails talked me into colored tips for my fingernails. The discussion went something like this - Kim: "You pretty lady need no boring nails." Me: "That's really nice Kim, but I'm sort of a Plain Jane girl." Kim: "No. No, plain. Add little color to you. Little color. You like. I promise." Me: "Okay, but only if you have something really light and understated."
Soon Kim was applying pink to the tips of my nails and, of course, she neglects to tell me that the light, understated color also includes Barbie glitter. So I'm watching this train wreck and I'm pretty much speechless at this point.
Kim is so excited about my nails. She parades me around the salon to show everyone there - I see the look of sympathy on some of their faces. The rest can't even look me in the eye.
So for the next six weeks, every time I look at my hands I'll think of a Vegas Showgirl or someone, somewhere in Texas with a t-shirts that’s too tight and hair that’s too big.
Now the truth is out - I'm a big softy when it comes to the hard sell. Strays always find my door and I buy encyclopedias, knives, Girl Scout cookies, gift-wrap and all-purpose cleaners. So, stop looking at me with those puppy-eyes y'all.
3 comments:
In most scenarios, you have the "no nonsense" attitude (remember our talk tonight?) but you are being a little dramatic about the glittery pink fingernail tips Mom. You hardly notice them! Besides, Suh Kim Le (whatever her name is) is right, you are a beautiful woman- you need a little bling.
Mom you are hilarious! Maybe you should put on a tight T-shirt and wear your hair big! That will definately complete the look! By the way, I'm pretty sure you don't EVER leave comments on my blog! Just thought you would like to know!
Hey! Me neither Mom! Not one comment! I expect back-comments for every post- you had better get crackin!
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