The Practical Magic of a Morning Manicure

I have to be at my new job sooo early. Hours before a 9 to 5. Mind you, this is only a temporary schedule, which goes back to a schedule that's appropriate for a sane nightowl like me in a matter of weeks. Yet, this is my schedule for today. Being, um, slightly nervous, I naturally woke up at before 3 and could not get back to sleep. So here I am. It's 4:30 in the morning, and I am wide awake and getting ready for my day. Writing a bit first, too, of course.

I turned on Practical Magic first thing this morning to pick myself up; I love this movie so very much. While watching it, I gave myself a manicure using the Material Girl nail polish that I got for Christmas and have been dying to try out. The color is Psychadelic. Love it. I'm no pro, but I think it came out quite alright.

In case you are wondering why I so adore Practical Magic, let me give you a sneak peak:

All in all, I'd say the movie is a great way to start the day. I highly recommend it.

Revel in the Beauty of You

"When I look at myself, I am so beautiful, I scream with joy!" 

~ Maria Montez

That quote is a favorite of mine. I placed it at the front of my newest paper journal. (Yes, having a blog isn't enough? I must journal on paper, too! I try to buy recycled often, though, and I save them for life.

I have been told by many people in society that my body is ugly since elementary school when I first began to gain a bit of weight. Guess what, world? Not listening. 

I am gorgeous, and I know it. You should, too. We are all so unique, and we are all so beautiful that we should revel and celebrate our gorgeousness each and every day!!! 

A beautiful picture of me with the also extremely beautiful MARTA from our first Christmas together: 

I hope your holidays are off to a lovely start. Celebrate how beautiful you are and value yourself for so much more than that. :)