Karen

I Love My 1up!

Friday, April 10, 2009 11:47:49 AM

As I posted a while back, I've been wanting a Mario 1up Mushroom thingy from ThinkGeek.com for such a long time. I tried to locate my old post about it, but my patience is limited.

Well, a couple weeks ago, I got an unexpected email from ThinkGeek.com saying that I'd won a gift certificate.

I still have no idea how or why I won since I didn't enter to win or anything, but hey...I'm not about to complain! I finally got the 1up shroom I've been dying for forever!

Here's a picture of it...

I have it sitting right here on my desk keeping me happy throughout the day. I wrote to the people at ThinkGeek.com and thanked them, but I honestly don't think they even cared...but I still felt the need to write.

To top that off, Lonnie needed to go to the mall this weekend to pick something up. Of course, I went with him. Like I've said before, prior to moving to the Portland area, I hated malls. Now, though, I love them. The malls around here are at least two stories high...usually three...and they're just flippin' awesome. Well, Lonnie suddenly made a quick left turn and led me into a nail salon.

I almost died right there on the spot! I always have a French Manicure, but I have always done it myself. Lonnie's always known how badly I've wanted a professional French Manicure, so he totally surprised me by taking me to have my nails done!

Can you believe that? I mean really...how sweet! He even sat in a chair right next to me and watched the whole process. It was so nice to not only have them done, but to have him right to my left being his sweet and supportive self.

I'm just so lucky to have him...I couldn't possibly be more in love with him than I am.

Anyway, the end result is awesome. I LOVE my nails. Lonnie paid a little extra to have what they call 'Solar Nails' done. When we asked what the difference is, they told us that the Solar Nails last like 2384 longer than the standard nails and also are MUCH stronger and won't chip and that sort of thing. I tend to be kinda hard on things, so Lonnie knew the Solar ones were the perfect ones for me.

Well, the whole process took about an hour and a half, but the end result is just so pretty.

Although I could barely understand the Asian woman who did my nails, she really knew her stuff! It's

almost like an art form. Seriously. That's a skill I would love to acquire. Lonnie said he thinks I'd probably be fairly good at it, so we might head over to Sally Beauty Supply to see if they have all the junk I'd need to try to do it on my own. I could practice on my Mom...she's always game for that sort of thing.

Anyway, I had a Hell of a time taking a picture of my own stupid hand for some reason, but here's how my nails look....

Those are my satin PJ bottoms in the background.

They're so comfy.

Please keep in mind that my hands don't usually look that meaty. I'm retaining what must be like 348 gallons of water.

I've had a pretty decent time with life lately. We're still struggling a lot here and there, but that's all surface stuff like finances, clients...etc. The stuff that really matters is going so well for us lately. I feel truly happy inside and I've not been able to say that for a very long time. It's not the toys or manicures...it's the feelings behind everything. Of course I appreciate and thank God for all of the fun and neat things I've got...but I thank Him even more for this feeling of inner peace I've gotten lately.

Thanks for taking the time to read my babbling! I hope you have a truly wonderful day and that you, too, will feel the inner peace I'm speaking of.

Dork AlertIn The Words of Arnie, I'll Be Back!

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night wolf # Friday, April 10, 2009 1:27:53 PM

Amazing

Killer nails

thobi # Friday, April 10, 2009 1:45:17 PM

the 1up is really lovely

MConor # Friday, April 10, 2009 1:58:42 PM

Glad to see your doing good

Not to many people are, so it's good to know my Cyber Mom is

night wolf # Friday, April 10, 2009 2:37:51 PM

Cyber Mom??!! I'm your Cyber uncle !??

Charles SchlossChas4 # Friday, April 10, 2009 2:40:52 PM

I can haz 1up

Casey²dragonharrower # Friday, April 10, 2009 2:54:34 PM

@Chas- LMAO.

I love your nails, Karen! They look great!

Charles SchlossChas4 # Friday, April 10, 2009 3:04:25 PM

I need the lives to save the princes, but she is in another castle

Bharat RajR7raj # Friday, April 10, 2009 4:23:58 PM

Glad to find you

!
Keep rocking sis!

Bharat RajR7raj # Friday, April 10, 2009 4:24:55 PM

Glad to find you

!
Keep rocking sis!

KarenNerak # Friday, April 10, 2009 5:27:54 PM

Thanks, everyone!

I'm getting ready to take my kid to the doc for his Acid Reflux issues. I'll be back on here when I get done with that. Talk to you soon!

Shaunak DeShaunak # Friday, April 10, 2009 5:52:00 PM

Now that you have the 1up mushroom, can you smash through walls? Hey wait, this is the green one. So you get to throw fireballs now. Huh?

Dacotah # Friday, April 10, 2009 6:47:00 PM

Karen, congratulations on the 1up and the manicure.

I know what you mean by the feelings behind stuff, that makes us more happy than the stuff even though the stuff is nice too.
Glad you have found some inner peace, you deserve it.

Your fingers do NOT look meaty.

Mad Scientistqlue # Friday, April 10, 2009 6:50:37 PM

Amazing idea that 1up.

Magnus ThanatosErbsdaword # Friday, April 10, 2009 7:27:01 PM

the 1UP is awesome!! Nice Nails also!!!

sorinste-ven # Saturday, April 11, 2009 3:35:41 AM

i would like to be in these hands

Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Saturday, April 11, 2009 5:34:06 PM

I want a full scale Bowser... what would that be, two inches?

MConor # Saturday, April 11, 2009 5:57:30 PM

Space CowboyMr-Brightside # Monday, April 13, 2009 4:16:01 AM

Serious question; why are most women appealed towards long nails? They intimidate me. o.0

MConor # Monday, April 13, 2009 4:59:44 PM

No idea.... Slitting our throats in our sleep maybe

Space CowboyMr-Brightside # Monday, April 13, 2009 11:10:53 PM

Is Karen dead?

MConor # Monday, April 13, 2009 11:13:12 PM

Easter is a family deal for her... she'll probably be on sometime today.

Bharat RajR7raj # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:04:06 AM

Yes, hope to see her soon!

she must have been quite busy with her family with Easter around!

MConor # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:36:20 AM

Well Karen is a family person so...

Bharat RajR7raj # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:50:18 AM

Yeah! I bet she is!

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:00:08 AM

Yes, I am...and we colored eggs, did the egg hunt, did Easter baskets, make a big Easter dinner which consisted of steak & lobster (NO steak for me

) ....we always do holidays like crazy. It's really important for me that my kids are able to look back on their childhoods and have really fond memories. I do my best to make things like Christmas, birthdays, and most other holidays really special for them.

Anyway, about the nails - I'm not sure why we women like the long nails. For me, I feel more pretty and made-up with them. When I have short nails, I just don't feel as feminine and put together. :shrug: Weird and shallow, perhaps...but at least I'm honest.

Dacotah # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:01:15 AM

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:03:00 AM

Dacotah # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:09:22 AM

Goodnight Karen, I've off to get some sleep, my

are rolling.
Try to get some sleep, ok?
Ttyl.

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:13:10 AM

Okay, Carol! G'nighty night! Sweet dreams.

I'll do my best to follow your lead.

Buh-bye!

Dacotah # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 8:26:34 AM

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 9:16:12 AM

Dacotah # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:26:43 AM

I'm having one of my sleep for 2 hours and wake up nights.

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:38:34 AM

Sleeping like a baby, eh? I can totally relate!

Dacotah # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:42:25 AM

Yep.

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:45:24 AM

Hahaha...sorry to hear it.

I still have to go to Walmart for some String Cheese. Sunny needs to bring 27 of those little suckers to school tomorrow. Nothing quite like waiting 'til the last second!

MConor # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:15:19 PM

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:20:05 PM

I still have four hours 'til school starts. I figure I'll go when there is only one hour left.

MConor # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:26:45 PM

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:28:52 PM

I can't believe how expensive fucking string cheese is, BTW. For a big pack like that, I'm looking at spending at least $8. FOR CHEESE. Gimme a break!

Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:48:16 PM

Hmm, and it's not even real cheese, is it? It's emulsyfied and coloured milk?

Cheese costs between $6 and $11 per kilo here, usually.

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 5:12:40 PM

I have no idea...it's just Mozzarella formed into sticks. That's it.

And it turned out to be $8.96 for 32 of 'em. I got the 'off' brand. Yeah, that's right! I'm a generic Mama. And what?!

Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 5:51:14 PM

It's often the same stuff made in the same factory

I have an Apple fetisch (or I think that life's too short for Windows or Linux, but otherwise I'm with you all the way.

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 5:53:39 PM

Yay! Penny Pinchers Unite!

MConor # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:42:30 PM

Apple is the most expensive

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:44:14 PM

Yeah, I know...but other than that he pinches pennies.

:sst:Probably has no choice after blowin' the wad on the Mac.

I still say PC > Apple, but whatever. That's worse than the abortion debate.

Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:56:42 PM

Yeah. Just got tired of fixing crashes, fire walls, virus checkers, reboot, reload...

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:58:54 PM

Meh...minor hurdles!

MConor # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 7:20:20 PM

If I could figure out Linux I'd go for it. Having the choice I'd proabbly go for mac though, but mac is way too expensive. Besides, Dell prices have gone rock bottom

After they moved to Poland.... bastards

KarenNerak # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 7:23:55 PM

That's because Dells are complete pieces of shit and their customer service department is full of a bunch of rude assholes who don't know their dicks from Popsicle sticks.

My mother had a Dell. I had to deal with that piece of shit and those cocksmokers.

Dell is the anti-geek!

Casey²dragonharrower # Tuesday, April 14, 2009 7:30:39 PM

Dell is anti-geek. The RAID driver for the work computer has been giving me a ton of grief.

Not to mention, most of their components are proprietary and/or spendy too.

Try Linux Mint. It's a pretty reasonable distro to start with. It's based off Ubuntu, so you can always switch to that later fairly easily.

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