3rd time's a charm

Work kept me busy the entire week which took my mind off the fact that I've been feeling a bit blue for several days now. My shopping and comfort food attempts earlier this week didn't work, so I gave it another try today. I was set to have a pre-birthday 'me' time...some pampering and another shot at shopping ought to do the trick!

I went with my brother on his way to work and asked to be dropped off at the condo. I was supposed to get my mani and pedi last weekend but the nail spa was already closed when I got there since it's already New Year's eve. And since this would be my first nail fix for the new year (and in time for my birthday getaway next week), I decided to get another nail art. It costs almost thrice my regular mani and pedi, but what the heck, I so need the cheering up!

In fairness, I actually felt better when I saw the finished product which was almost 2 hours in the making:

In a much better mood, I was set to shop...and it was a success this time!

I was able to get a couple of dresses and tops for work, as well as some new outfits for the weekends. I don't even know how much I've spent today but it did lift my spirits up! :)

I'm still not 100% a-OK but I'm slowly getting there...