"What is
she thinking?" may be going through your mind after scanning the above
title. Is the space between letters intended?
Yes! It is.
We all have
ways of treating ourselves when we need a lift or something to spoil us as we
did when we were children.
"Mani",
of course, pertains to "hand"---the same root as manipulate or
manifest. I delve into a manicure as if into the Fountain of Youth! Ponce de
Leon had nothing on me! When I am feeling down and out, and a Yoga class is not
enough to lift me high enough, I know the ultimate resource will. The perfect
Gel manicure with just the right shade of color to enliven my spirits and make
me feel as though I can shake hands with the highest and mighty!
Petty? Humm-mm. Perhaps.
Well, is
"petty" so bad? Maybe there is a place for it in everyone's life. Are
you able to welcome petty into your life?
The perfect
Danish pastry with a rich cup of Italian coffee in an air cooled cafe, waiting
for a friend whom you haven't seen in too long a while, hoping it wasn't too
rude to order early can give a light headed lift.
Curling up with
your pet or pet person, holding his or her hand or paw while remaining still
under a lap blanket can set you up for a special night of deep and
uninterrupted sleep.
Simple, yes. Petty,
maybe, but ever so welcome!
For me, the
promise of a manicure, after setting an appointment, sets my mood high for the
remainder of the week until I appear for my "cure"! Once my nails are
well done, I am ready to take on the world with finesse and diligence.
All of this may
sound too petty, but think about how long it has been since you allowed
yourself to accept a simple personal treat........ just because. Something that
is your personal secret that sends you sky high!
I do not ever
want to hear the words I once did, offered by my god daughter in Los Angeles:
"Bunny (my
nickname), you need a manicure."
I flew to get
one done the very next day, and vowed never to let my nail image flag!
Petty--putty---pretty!
Miss Rheingold
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