i stayed up until 4 AM talking with chicago jen last night.
and until 2:45 the night before.
i love my nights with jen.
but i am tired today.
VERY tired.
the men golfed one day 18 holes.
so jen and i decided to take some time without kids too…just moms…when the dads were back.
we went to get pedicures.
and jenny's was good.
mine was…….not.
here is jen's.
we started at the same time.
here is mine at the exact time as hers.
notice how the chair is empty?
it had already been empty about 10 minutes at this point.
my feet were on a cold wet rag.
jenny's girl put on her shoes….gave her the toe seperators….massaged her legs with warm lotion…..
did all the things she was supposed to do.
she was pampered (and i am happy for her)
i got….my toenails painted.
and it's not because my feet were in such good shape that they didn't need work.
my last pedi was in july.
it was just a really bad pedicure.
she never came back either….she just talked to her friend in the back and then started on a girl who came in for a manicure.
something to laugh about.
it was ridiculously funny.
i kept thinking i was getting filmed to see how i would react.
it was CRAZY!
ok……..i need a nap.
AND
my ETSY SHOP will open on MONDAY.
for real this time.
i promise.
cross my heart.
MONDAY at noon.
need sleepy.
elisa - I’m sorry about your pedi but your right, it IS pretty funny. I think I would have started saying stuff really loud. Like ask how Jen’s feet feel, because yours are kinda cold. Of course I probably would have sat there in shock instead.
Carol S - And another thing…this one’s for Jenny in Chicago…if she’s anywhere near Schaumburg, IL get over to FOOT FINESSE for a $28 ONE HOUR “foot massage” which is actually a full head, shoulder, foot and body massage, you’re fully clothed, and in a lazy boy type reclining chair. BEST value in the world! They don’t paint your toenails, but it is a very solid relaxing experience.
Carol S - Awww, at least your were a gracious hostess and gave your guest the good pedicure! I really dislike those wet towels…and have ALMOST said something, like, any chance I could get a dry rag to rest my feet on, please? lol. I can relate though, these are my kind of problems!
Peggy - The bad pedi was almost worth the good story……wasn’t it?
See you Monday.
katie - oh, i hate that! that’s happened to me before!
Alice H - I hope you didn’t have to pay as much as Jenny did!!
Myriah Mae - I soo have a pedicure story very similar to this… except me and 2 friends went and we all had BAD I MEAN BAD pedicures….they painted all over our skin and didnt try to fix it and they were mean….but like you said wenow laugh our butts off about the weird pedicure situation we found ourselves in.
CK - Sooooo want your whatever print:) I need it for our new home for the next 2 years. Can’t wait until you open!!
Jenny - If you’re ever in Greenville SC, you should stop by the spa I work in for an awesome mani/pedi. It takes about an hour (per service) to be soaked, scrubbed, masked, massaged and given wine or mimosas (your choice). Then, maybe you could drop by to see me for a massage or facial. You would love it :)! Waiting patiently (well, not exactly) for your shop to open!!! Woo hoo!
karen - If you have not already seen it look up Anjelah Johnson on You Tube and hear her mani/pedi routine. It is so funny!!!!
Sugar Mama - Sorry about the toes BUT I’m SOOOO happy about the shop opening! I’m eyeing a pillow or two and if anyone even tries to buy them before me I’ll start throwing elbows. Kidding. Maybe.
Gemma - Hi Meg!
Love the nail colour : ) Looking forward to your shop opening
Gemma x
Janelle - Why do I feel like I’m standing in front of a department store at 3am on Black Friday waiting for the doors to open?! Can’t wait for Monday at noon – is it possible to push and shove online? I want a rainbow t or hoodie, darn it!
Astrid - It’s so disappointing to get a lousy pedicure, isn’t it? Sadly, I only manage to get a pedicure once a year (my nasty feet could use one more often than that!) and the one I had last year was similar to your experience. The lady was just plain rude and did such a lousy job.
Thankfully, I got an AWESOME pedicure on my recent Hawaii vacation….so at least I won’t give up on getting pedicures.
Cute feet! (my toesies are bright blue. hee hee)
Katy Stone - bummer. i’m counting down the days until i get a pedicure. after a year in africa, my feet are baaaaaad.
reminds me of when i got my nails one on my wedding day- the lady used the cuticle clippers and went to town on my FINGER. (and it was on my left hand… the one that would be in pictures later that day!?) i was bleeding so bad and kept telling her to stop and she’d just say “it ok, it ok”. i left there with a wad of cotton on my finger… and she got no tip.
excited about your shop! 🙂
Erin - I gotta laugh at the lame pedi story. Been there! I am so anxious for your shop to open, my daughter NEEDS a rainbow hoodie. Where we live (Lithuania) it rains constantly, a little rainbow hoodie action to go with her rainbow rainboots are just what we need this spring!
Love this blog. Great photos, great colors, Godly inspiration. 🙂
Mind Movies Review - What a very tiring nights indeed! You toenails are stunning!
hannah - ha!! sadly, i can relate! today though, i actually had a surprisingly perfect, pampering pedicure. holla! hope you can have one soon;)
i’m ready to SHOP your shop!! xo
Valerie - Meg, you crack me up. Glad you can find the humor in your pedi 🙂
Michelle from Australia - By my estimate, Kansas is 15 hours behind Australia. Which means your shop will open at 3am on Tuesday morning, Australian time. Do you think I would get divorced if I set the alarm to get up and log on in the hope of snagging a rainbow t-shirt and jacket for my daughter? Probably but for the hope of a double rainbow, it just might be worth it 🙂 3am Tuesday, here I come!
Greatfun4kids - Hey Meg
Just wanted to wave and say from Auckland New Zealnd… I am long-time blog-freinds with Laura from Piece of Cake; I know you are one of her favourites so i thought I’d come by and see what she loves… I’ve put you in my blogroll so i remember to read your updates… (I remember reading your post about when she came to stay on their road trip cross country)
So, Hi!
x
Short, Sweet Season - Oh my gosh, bad pedis are the worst. In college, my BF and I went to get pedis after I had a horrible date with a very rude man. On the drive over, we talked about how we didn’t want to see any men that night and we were just going to have a fun girls’ night. After I chose my polish color and sat in the chair, guess who walks over to give me the pedi. A MAN! BOO!
because love is a lifestyle - That sucks! Hope you get the rest you need! Thanks for writing your blog, you do an awesome job. I love it!
jennifer - Lame pedi’s are such a huge disappointment. And you must be so stinkin’ exhausted! Worth it I’m sure though. Great friends are a rare thing.
Kristine - ha ha i HATE when that happens. and don’t they know you guys are there together and they should be on the same pace?! annoying. at least they look cute but sorry you weren’t more pampered. maybe you can go back to the *good* girl before july?? 🙂
amy cloud - SO HILARIOUS!!!! not that you got a bad pedi but the situation. Life is a wonderful adventure and you can either laugh about it or be miserable. I love your response!!!!!! Coffee soon! AMy klaassen cloud
Mindy Harris - i am excited for your shop to open. i am crossing my fingers for a bunting for story’s 1 year b-day partay!
sorry about your pedi–that’s a REAL BUMMER.
most of the time they do a great job…hmmm…
karen - cold wet rag doesn’t sound good!
yay for monday!
Lisa utu - Ahhhh…. Good friends! I don’t think everyone can say they have good friends like that. I feel lucky to have such deep, real, honest friends that I want to stay up all nite just to catch up! 🙂
Homeowner Insurance - Your blog makes me smile, you have cute nails!
Kimberly Dial - Awwww, it’s a shame about your pedicure but hey, your toes still look great! Glad Chicago Jen got a good one! You are so funny! Love reading your blog!
Kimberly Dial - Awwww, it’s a shame about your pedicure but hey, your toes still look great! Glad Chicago Jen got a good one! You are so funny! Love reading your blog!
happygirl - I don’t know what to add to all that has been said about the pedi. I’d be looking for a new nail shop. Glad you had fun with your Chi’town friend.
Sarah - At least you have pretty nails
Kelly (kelly is inspired) - Reading that made me so mad for you grrr.
Margo - You were so robbed!!! Glad you are having fun with Chicago Jen!!!
Jeddie - I can’t wait for the shop! The only downfall is we will be on spring break in Florida Monday, I don’t want to miss out! I am hoping for an adorable pillow.:)
Tami Veer - i have had some super crappy pedicures/manicures there too! i don’t bother going there anymore.
mary beth - You was robbed!! I think I would have been tempted to complain to the shop manager and I don’t blame you for not wanting to be the mean customer..I am a wimp about these things! You at least got a cool color!
Christy - That stinks & I would have been upset too. Glad Jen’s was nice though. 🙂 I have only had a pedi like 3 times, #2 was enough for me to never want to do it again, but #3 was a girls day out, so I obliged.
I have your shop opening on my outlook calendar!
april - girl u crazy….you should have said something….you should have got snot on her leggings! hahahaha
april
Kacey - So yours was half the price of Jen’s, right?! What a bummer!
aubrey - I love your color–you did NOT leave a tip right? She so did not earn it.
ou’re opening at noon your time, right? I don’t want to miss it. 🙂
Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails - I will be 31 next month and, believe it or not, have never had a pedicure. But if this would’ve happened to me, she wouldnt have been getting a tip, I can tell you that! What a bum!(Just kidding but she should’ve worked on you longer).
Cant wait for Monday. You’re killing me!
XO,
Sarah
angela - That pedicure thing has SOOOOOOO happened to me. UGH!
Sarah@this farm family's life - Oh no! I would have been very upset.
Can’t wait for the shop to open.
lauren - mmmm.. not cool. i think i might have said something. unless i was afraid jon quiones or whatever that guy’s name is from what would you do was sneaking around the corner. then i probably wouldn’t have wanted to be the jerk lady. so good call. 🙂 my mom always wrangled me into giving her a foot massage so maybe there’s still hope for you.. promise a big tip! 😉
Leah - I would have complained big time and asked for a refund. That’s how I roll. … Noon your time?
kat - That is crazy. I can’t believe she just left you there… so unprofessional. On another note, I am SUPER excited about the Etsy shop opening!!! Yeehaw!!!!!!!
Georgia - I have n-e-v-e-r had a pedi…
I think you should have coimplained, i know i would have! lol
Toes are a pretty colour though 🙂
Deb - Hope you didn’t give her a good tip!
Jodi - sorry you didn’t get your pedicure! I would say, why didn’t you go over to her and say: “Excuse me, but you’re not done are you?”… but I can’t tell you to say that b/c I wouldn’t have… ;o)
alyssa - the only time I get a pedicure is usually with my mother and sisters -in-law. I am always the last one to sit down and the first one to be done. I get gypped every time! It never fails. It pisses me off! but I’m not bitter…
Shannon - Sux about your pedicure especially when it’s something you look forward to for some relaxation! It’s happened to us all though 🙂
I’m glad I know what I will be doing Monday @ noon!
Su@The Intentional Home - I am there. . Monday at noon 🙂 Your blog makes me smile.
Jenny Joy - What a bummer about the pedicure! Although, I will say that your toes look pretty darn cute. 🙂