7.17.2008

Pioneer children sang as they walked

In honor of the pioneers who sweat and toiled coming out to Utah, I got my nails done today. I know many of those women would have loved clean polished, lovely nails,( among other things like food, a nice bed, etc.), so I decided to get my nails done since they couldn't along the dusty trail. If that sounds too sanctimonious, we'll go with me getting my nails done since Juan had to work on this holiday and I was bored.

Now, those of you who have had your nails done, raise your hand. Great. Those of you who have had your hands done by a women. Great. The rest of you who have always had your nails done by a man are with me. Every time I go in to do them, which is not often, a man always does them. I have no problem with that, though I always wonder if it's an aspiration or a back-up or their temp job. I'm leaning towards them really liking it because of the meticulous way they put on my nails. They are very attentive and severly efficent. I see only three problems with the situation, (none of these is the gender of the nail technician)-
1. They get to wear a mask
If there is a reason for them wearing a mask, there must certainly be something harmful that can't be great for me to inhale for thirty minutes
2. The language barrier
The place I frequent does not have anyone with superb english. I don't really care except for the fact that it's a little difficult to know how to hold your hands when someone is pointing with their eyes, wearing a mask and holding a small drill. Luckily, this place does not slap hands when you flinch.
3. Sanitation
How clean is this equipment that is being used on my nails? Any fungus? Strange special nail parasites? I hope not. This is where I take the chance.

All said and done, my nails look fabulous and for lack of conversation there, I'm having a conversation through my blog.

Happy Pioneer Day ya'll. And I don't know why it shows the wrong date. Lame. It's the 24th.

6 comments:

Jessica Steed said...

Ok,
I'm having a hard time finding your email address: strange.
Anyway, if you have mine, email me and I"ll send you this funny comedy bit about a girl getting her nails done.
I think you'll like it.
Nice post. Only in UT is July 24 a holiday.
We are having our own little celebration over here tomorrow for Jaxon's birthday. :)

Chelle said...

I don't think that I have ever gotten my nails done by a native English speaker. For me it's just part of the experience. Though sometimes I feel like they are talking about me, right in front of my face.

I am also afraid of the equipment they use and whether or not it is sanitary. That's part of the reason why I don't get mine done very often. That and I'm poor.

DeeAura said...

Alicia, I laugh out loud every single time I read your blog. It reminds me how stinking funny you are. I like you. Quite a bit. And I like how your brain works: "Do these men aspire to this, or is a temp job?" Hahahhaha....

Cheryl said...

You have a hilarious blog. I think that is fabulous way to spend the holiday. I've always been a little concerned with the sanitary conditions.

kim said...

Starkey! It is great to hear from you. You live in Logan like I do?! Wow! This I didn't know. I am glad you found my blog. Now we can be blogging friends!! Yay! Oh, and your husband is cute. I think my husband's family (the Perkins) knows his family. They are always talking about the 'Manning' boy who married my friend from Fruit Heights... you!

Carly said...

Alicia Freaking Manning. Ok, so I don't miss work AT ALL, but I sure miss people like you. Can we still be friends???