Writer Needs A Little Pampering

Today, I went out and did some I haven’t done in some years.

I got a manicure.

And boy, did my nails need them. My cuticules were so out of control, Nancy talked about it as she was working… and filing… and painting. She even laughed about it with some of the other ladies. I laughed too. Because it was baaad, lol.

Jackson Pearce gave me the idea on Twitter a few weeks ago. She said she got hers done every two or so weeks, or something, a treat for all the hard work she put into writing. (That’s in addition to her 3 diet cokes, which I’ve been surpassing already doing to begin with, lol. I should cut down >.<) I decided maybe it was time I gave my hardworking fingernails a break.

Let me tell you, my nails look goooood. I picked this beautiful purple color, and I LURV it.

It's like candy for your fingers! (but don't try to eat them)

I couldn’t get the right angle to give the color justice, but it’s PURTY. When you’re constantly clacking on a keyboard or gripping a pen like your head is about to explode, it’s nice to see some pretty color and/or sparkle on your nails.

No, seriously. It gives me a smile and makes writing that much more fun.

Not that it’s not fun to begin with. It is. But a flash of fun can lighten the pressure of first drafts or revisions.

So if you’re in need of a pick me up when the words are getting rough, get yourself a manicure. I found a great place that’s not too expensive, so I plan to do it a monthly thing, if not more. Maybe throw in a pedicure when I finish a draft.

Writing a novel is long, painful business already, though it definitely has it’s rewards. Adding a bit of pampering to the process just sweetens the pot!

Currently Reading: Liar by Justine Larbalestier

Song of the Scene: Explosive by Bond

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