Nail color

I went to the store today to chose a new nail color. I'll be going to the salon tomorrow, and I wanted to have my own color in hand. I fully intended to go with a dark winey/purple to match my mood lately, but to my surprise I was drawn to a creamy coral. I was surprised because I am very much affected by visual things like color, and I didn't think that something so light and springy would catch my eye. Well I kept going back to this color because it was so beautiful, and I finally decided: if my nails are this color, maybe I'll be forcing myself into a lighter, positive mood.

I remember a few weeks ago when I painted my nails a bright red to match a dress. It didn't work out; I felt like the color didn't represent me and I ended up with a nail situation: darker nails with a bloody looking edge. That result was partly my laziness (I didn't take off the bright red first), but it was a sad example of how I needed to reflect my dark mood.

I've had a few good mornings lately, so I'm counting on more of those to get me through this new color. Who knows. Maybe they're a sign of a brighter Spring for me.