What happened after the maternity shoot. And at least I spared you a full sized photo.

My feet were KILLING. To the point that everyone was laughing as they watched me hobble around the store. And I couldn't take my shoes off because this is what my toes looked like.

That's right girls, I painted them while they were already in the heels, and only polished the ones that showed. Don't try and act like you've never done it.

So I get into the car, I'm wiped out and think a nap will help. At home, I head upstairs, lay down and my feet still would NOT STOP THROBBING. So much that it was keeping me awake and made me decide that I needed a pedicure. So I got up and called DD to join me. I love last minute plans and friends that jump into them. The next thing I know I'm sitting in the chair with my feet in hot water. Sounds like heaven right? EXCEPT for the fact that I got the MAN WITH THE LONG, FILED THUMBNAIL AGAIN! I'm starting to think it's a conspiracy, because no matter where I go, from salon to salon there is ALWAYS a version of this man who works there and HE HAUNTS ME. He, and his LONG, SLIGHTLY YELLOWING, PERFECTLY OVAL SHAPED NAIL THAT POKES AND GRAZES MY SKIN DURING THE WHOLE PEDICURE. It might as well be a hermit crab. Or a rat's tooth.

But it was still fun because DD was there and we got to chat it up and even have a drink afterwards. And, shockingly, (it kills me to admit this, but) my toes actually look great. And I even had a french done, which is rare because I used to do nails, and I'm really picky about them. I like the line thick, but not too thick. I hate when it's too thin. And I especially hate when the lines are uneven. Some thick, some thin makes me just have to get the remover out. So, see? I'm really annoyingly picky. But Lee Press-On Thumb actually did a great job. And you'll just have to take my word for it because one Toe Portrait is quite enough for the day.  

Also, I'm cheating and making this my Best Shot Monday entry too. Check out the rest here.  

Comments

[Bunny]

I understand with the swollen feet. Even after two babies my feet still feel like they are stuck in buckets of concrete after walking around too much!

[Kim]

That is a refreshing BSM. You have nice feet. And, no I've never only painted just the toes that show, but that's because I've never thought of it!

[Alissa]

OMG - I totally feel for your feet. You poor thing! You totally needed that pedi.

[Jenny A.]

Funny story, and funny picture. I usually only do touch ups on my nails if they're in the shoes already! ;-)

[Anna]

Great story! Though I am now anxious to see the perfect French pedi!

[Jill]

Oh, I've SOOO done that - painted only the showing toes. They look fantastic, by the way...and so does your site - love your header.

[DD]

I love it! Thank goodness we got that pedi becuase after all your hard work on Sat you needed it! Thanks again and I love my nicely painted tootsies as well.

[melody is Slurping Life]

LOL, I never thought of such a shortcut. Thanks for the tip. :) Love your header.

[Christina]

LOL! Thanks for the laugh today. But your poor feet! I must say, tho, you have very pretty feet.

[tracey]

OK, can I just say that when I read the title of the post and saw your feet with all that water under them, I thought your client's water broke. Sorry, that is so gross but I swear that was my first thought. With all these babies being born today I have baby on the brain I guess!!

[Sandee]

OMG-I can't believe your bad luck with getting the thumbnail-guy...again! And with it being 07-07-07, I'd have thought it was a GOOD luck day. Loved the story and photo!!