I'd Like To Apologize-

For being MIA - for not even posting a 3 word long 'I'm still here!' post.

Life has continued to get in the way. I'd still not prefer to share details at this point, maybe someday.  

During this time, I've felt guilty for not being on my site- so much so, that there have been a few times I've wanted to post something to twitter or facebook but wouldn't since I hadn't been doing so here.

More often, I just haven't been online. I don't even want to think about emails! I've hardly checked them lately and don't even want to talk about how many I get daily. When my brain rebels and my thoughts wander that way, it makes me wish I could hire an assistant for a few weeks to get back on track! Maybe I could put up help wanted ad: 'Temporary Assistant Needed. Pay: manicures and loads of free polish!' Think it would work? ;)

I love my blog. I love sharing information and my opinions here. I started my blog for these reasons alone. I want to get back to posting for these reasons alone.

Honestly, most of the stresses in my life recently are extremely minimal compared to what so many people have to wake up and struggle through every single day.

Regardless, whether the stressors were big or small, they were continuous, things I couldn't (and still can't) fix- they are on my mind from the time I wake up until I fall asleep- something they prevent me from doing pretty often lately. For me, this completely hinders my ability to write. The thought of sitting down and writing a post seemed overwhelming. Just about everything little thing part of day to day life felt overwhelming. I do think I'm starting to see a just a hint of light at the end of this tunnel- though I don't want to say for sure (I'm a bit superstitious and afraid I'll jinx myself).

I've been lucky to paint my nails once a week in recent months. I finally broke down and bought myself a uv light, gel base coat, top coat, and a few basic colors, because I was tired of having no polish on more often than having it on.

I did my first gel manicure on Saturday with a gel dupe of China Glaze Ruby Pumps. I haven't had time to change it since. I can't tell you how nice it feels to grab my phone and notice my nails are still glossy and chip free a week later. I'd rather be sick of a color than have no color on at all!

I'm not going to make any promises on when my next post will be. I do miss posting, so I hope it will be relatively soon.

I will stop feeling guilty about my lack of posting and post to twitter and facebook when I want to again, so you can peek there if you'd like- I do believe I will tweet more often than I will post on facebook to start.

If you got this far, I'd like to thank you for reading a post with no pictures. Thank you for continuing to follow me. I hope that 2013 treats all of us well! <3

Posted in: DIY UV Gel Nails,Stress,Update