tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post3154773434196887032..comments2024-03-25T10:17:23.584-05:00Comments on From the Strawberry Patch...: Changes, Self-ImposedMrs. Goodneedlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453388163219666450noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-10574429028700310082009-08-13T14:45:26.969-05:002009-08-13T14:45:26.969-05:00I made that same decision in July, 2008 - one year...I made that same decision in July, 2008 - one year ago. It took a long time but my nails are so much better now. They aren't great because they're still a work in progress but I found a good product (Nail Tek II Intensive Therapy for soft, peeling nails) and it's working. Slowly but surely. blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-35118341171948115402009-07-02T08:23:57.863-05:002009-07-02T08:23:57.863-05:00Congratulations on your decisions! Your health and...Congratulations on your decisions! Your health and well being is so important. I have had a similar situation with my hair. I was born a blonde, but it got darker as I grew older. For years I would get it highlighted. It has been a year and a half now, since I have had any highlight. I do like the colour it is now, but sometimes wish to go lighter. Luckily,I am now getting grey hair so that acts Dresden Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271910749619198419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-9961989004224989152009-07-01T11:59:46.351-05:002009-07-01T11:59:46.351-05:00Good for you on making the choice to take care of ...Good for you on making the choice to take care of yourself!! If you concentrate on eating nutritiously then your nails will probably be healthier too.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320172280485108482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-78834038695324772422009-07-01T09:36:09.703-05:002009-07-01T09:36:09.703-05:00Change is always good, even though we may not acce...Change is always good, even though we may not accept it at the time it's happening. Good for you to make these changes. I've been making changes myself, since I'm not happy with who I am these days. It feels wonderful, doesn't it?<br />The time is NOW. Life is GOOD!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628639090267311898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-51533170938918040182009-06-30T20:28:06.658-05:002009-06-30T20:28:06.658-05:00I can relate, I'm feeling faaaaat! Though the ...I can relate, I'm feeling faaaaat! Though the scale says I've only gained a pound, I feel like I've gained five. :O(Kimberly Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393537529349019301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-19373475129938604702009-06-30T04:34:27.028-05:002009-06-30T04:34:27.028-05:00working as a massage therapist, it was mandatory t...working as a massage therapist, it was mandatory to HAVE NO NAILS..in fact, cut down so close that they almost receded! And all edges filed down so there was nothing to catch on a client. I think keeping them THAT way was more work that acrylics, because nails do grow faster than you think...<br /><br />During that phase of my life I learned to like natural nails at normal lengths. I prefer Bonnie K. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-10443852644157185672009-06-29T20:08:21.218-05:002009-06-29T20:08:21.218-05:00Congratulations and YOU CAN DO IT, I know you can!...Congratulations and YOU CAN DO IT, I know you can! I try to make the right choices and then *the job* gets to me and I cave....I need will power! Have a wonderful week!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033748957386956585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-28327585455854105592009-06-29T17:39:19.860-05:002009-06-29T17:39:19.860-05:00Good Luck and good for you!Good Luck and good for you!Domestic Designerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606783677241301260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-28201238829025150002009-06-29T14:25:58.835-05:002009-06-29T14:25:58.835-05:00Self-imposed - but positive! Enjoy the new you *s...Self-imposed - but positive! Enjoy the new you *s*Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872055894285312153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-11164049599476472142009-06-29T13:47:54.018-05:002009-06-29T13:47:54.018-05:00You know, we never mind doing for others, but so o...You know, we never mind doing for others, but so often don't take proper care of ourselves. Sounds like you are doing yourself proud! I have been working on changing a few ( more like a lot) of bad habits myself and doing pretty good at it. Now if I could just get myself to exercise, sigh.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09077658139465236292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-79587262779975816362009-06-29T13:12:41.623-05:002009-06-29T13:12:41.623-05:00Good for you! I need to do the same and have been...Good for you! I need to do the same and have been putting it off. You will be happier with your real nails back too.Mama Sparkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-40179911085234490622009-06-29T12:20:20.527-05:002009-06-29T12:20:20.527-05:00So, how do you take them off yourself? I ask becau...So, how do you take them off yourself? I ask because I have had them for maybe 6 months. I love the strength they offer for finger pressing seams but hate the $$$ to keep them up.SubeeSewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952143788729940825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-39471692329817271312009-06-29T11:33:08.335-05:002009-06-29T11:33:08.335-05:00I can relate! I got the waistband issue, not in de...I can relate! I got the waistband issue, not in denial on how it happened, changes in eating and exercise have yet to help, I feel stuck! I have had very very fragile and weak nails all my life! I consider the acrylic, but they don't feel natural to me and keep me from being productive, plus, I am too lazy to keep them up! I don't even polish my nails for that very reason! I recently Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-77926609779899153712009-06-29T08:34:04.817-05:002009-06-29T08:34:04.817-05:00I, too, had acrylics but took them off and let my ...I, too, had acrylics but took them off and let my nails return to health. I doubt you'll be sorry (once this first rough part passes).<br /><br />I, too, started a new program for myself last week ~ there must be something about this time of year ... we'll see how this goes (thinking positive thoughts for you!!).Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-89940067285164021992009-06-29T08:26:04.585-05:002009-06-29T08:26:04.585-05:00are you going to miss kevin?are you going to miss kevin?lovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149704753966119532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-77285724304381593832009-06-29T07:21:36.831-05:002009-06-29T07:21:36.831-05:00I always enjoy your words of wisdom as I call the...I always enjoy your words of wisdom as I call them. We must be on the same wavelenth right now. I had made a decission to remove my jel nails and today is the day. They are pretty but the wasted money. As for not snacking I am trying that too. Thanks for sharing .Hugs, MarieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14344304508001591758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-36127824509527646762009-06-29T07:03:37.217-05:002009-06-29T07:03:37.217-05:00I just keep the toes painted in the summer...and l...I just keep the toes painted in the summer...and let the fingers go, its more fun letting them dig in the dirt and not have to worry about a chip! And yep better eating is always a great goal..one I will tackle after vacation! Missed you all Saturday!Nanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301631192384221838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-84482941757986837082009-06-29T07:01:25.348-05:002009-06-29T07:01:25.348-05:00Good luck and I am happy for you.Good luck and I am happy for you.Dot Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072000301456346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-75590824159401103392009-06-29T06:48:30.597-05:002009-06-29T06:48:30.597-05:00I admire how you reflect, contemplate then tackle ...I admire how you reflect, contemplate then tackle what you decide to take on. I find myself in a similar state of mind lately, reflecting on the abundance in my life, becoming aligned with that feeling and soon I notice a different set of possiblities for my life. I'm feeling well! Becoming aligned with that and making different choices to fully enhance the life I was meant to life NOW. *karendianne.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15557033346962825857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-42511879817321291542009-06-28T21:17:59.069-05:002009-06-28T21:17:59.069-05:00Good luck Mrs. Goodneedle! I can't give you a...Good luck Mrs. Goodneedle! I can't give you an opinion about the nails as I've never tried them. But I know about those tight waistbands, etc. If you have the magic answer, please share!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719014802086413316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-43919884999216591572009-06-28T20:25:38.503-05:002009-06-28T20:25:38.503-05:00Ouch, I know taking those off hurt. Try using a po...Ouch, I know taking those off hurt. Try using a polish called Starting Over from Sally's to help your nails. It helped mine when I took off my gel nails.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746389465546467320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-63253550193778109032009-06-28T20:12:04.558-05:002009-06-28T20:12:04.558-05:00Good for you! I have never done acrylic nails -- b...Good for you! I have never done acrylic nails -- been tempted a couple of times -- but my lifestyle is not advantageous to acrylic nails. I, too, am on the road to lifestyle changes. Good luck to both of us!Paula, the quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662592713610165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-60789156556539543912009-06-28T19:53:44.163-05:002009-06-28T19:53:44.163-05:00There is nothing prettier than an 'original...There is nothing prettier than an 'original' nail ... you made a healthy & wise decision. Good for you! TTFN ~ Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-27644047297795607712009-06-28T19:48:12.683-05:002009-06-28T19:48:12.683-05:00Good for you!
(but owww on the nails!)Good for you!<br />(but owww on the nails!)Karen Newman Fridyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866345219260627644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29952936.post-86147021683786739172009-06-28T19:47:38.907-05:002009-06-28T19:47:38.907-05:00Good for you, Mz. G. I had acrylic nails for a fe...Good for you, Mz. G. I had acrylic nails for a few months several years ago. When I saw what my nails looked like when I took them off, I said Never Again. They CAN'T be good for us.Nancy Near Philadelphiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.com