So You Think You Can Paint: The Hungry Asian

I joined a rainbow challenge started by Lacquer Dreams, but sadly I'm a day late because of being gone all weekend at a sand soccer tournament with my son.

The first day of the Rainbow Challenge was Red, so I picked my all time favorite red - OPI I'm Not Really a Waitress. I applied two coats. This classic color has stood the test of time, it used to be my go-to pedicure color even 15 years ago. I had it on my toes on my wedding day! I still love this polish just as much as the first time I put it on.

I wanted to do some nail art to honor my son and the tournament, but my attempt at a soccer ball went horribly wrong. Then I tried to do stamping - DISASTER.

So at around 11pm I said "FUCKITALL" and just put this gorgeous Hungry Asian Mumbling over top. As I stared at it shining in the light I realized that in fact I did find something that reminds me of my son and the tournament.

Seeing this beautiful shining top coat? When you look at it - it takes your breathe away. The same way my son did this weekend.

Imagine if you will running in the sand. Dry sand. Now imagine trying to dribble a ball in it across the sand. Now imagine doing this in 90 degree heat with the sun beating down on you for nine 12 minute quarters over the course of 4 hours. Now imagine doing this while playing some of the nastiest, dirtiest players you've ever met in your life (you know, the kind who push you down and then stomp on your leg for good measure). This was my nine year old son this weekend. His heart - his strong, amazing heart - never let him give up. He played hard, he played strong and most importantly he played with integrity and dignity. I've been proud of my son so many times in my life, and this was one of those moments where I just burst into tears with pride. He humbles me, he makes me a better person and I'm eternally blessed.

I realize this is a blog about nail polish, but truly it is MY blog and my amazing teacup humans are bound to come into play in any blog about me. I hope you don't mind if I brag about them.

So now onto the pictures!

For some unknown reason, my middle finger keeps "squishing down" on me. They are totally dry when I go to bed and I wake up with this squished down nail. It is really pissing me off. Forgive this. I realize this isn't the greatest job with a mani, it was late, I was tired and I just sort of phoned it in, but I really wanted to join this Rainbow Challenge. I promise to do better!

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