OPI DS Classic

I had a girls' night the other night with my good friend since the summer before high school.  We sipped champagne and did our nails, then chatted the night away.  It was so nice to see her.  We both did our nails in OPI's DS Classic.  It's one of my favorites.  I had ordered it online, and knew it was a little challenging to find.  I saw it at Ulta last week, so I sent it home with her and then called Ulta to have them put a bottle on hold for me.  This color is mesmerizing. It's a tan polish with holographic diamond dust sparkles in it.  It's a great neutral shade, and then when the light hits it - BAM, glorious.

OPI DS Reserve

I LOVE this nail polish. My husband got it for me for Christmas. He knows that I love the OPI DS collection. This is currently my favorite nail polish that I own. It's an iridescent pink polish with halographic shimmer in it. I love the shimmer in the DS polishes. The first picture shows what the color looks like in daylight, and the second shows what it looks like with some light shining on the polish. When the light hits it, the sparkles glow. When I'm in the middle of doing something with my hands, I catch myself stopping to stare at this polish. I absolutely love it. It goes on smoothly, and has a very glossy finish. I like to use Sally Hanson's Hard As Nails as my base coat and top coat. I feel like it makes my nails stronger, and makes my polish last longer. This is a must-have for your nail polish collection!

Children - Innocent Catalysts

Last night we went out to have dinner at our favorite loud, family friendly restaurant. Our toddler was smiling and waving at an older man (this is a common occurrence). She then reminded us, "Pray to God? Pray to God?" Parenthood often reveals to us the important things we forget to do; all of the flaws we have that children shine their innocent little lights on. We continued on with our meal, when the wife of the man came over and began chatting with me. Our 4 month old began fussing, so I was trying to carry on a polite introduction, while bouncing and trying to hold a pacifier in the little one's mouth. Multitasking! The lady told me that she had two children 13 months apart many years ago. She and her husband have been married 63 years as of next week. One thing lead to another, and the woman shared with me and my husband that she was a WWII war victim. She had been held in a Japanese internment camp. Her story was heart wrenching. She was on the front page of the newspaper in November. She said that Tom Hanks' publicist has contacted her, and they are interested in making a film of her life. I sure hope they do. The couple ended up trading information with us, and we plan on keeping in touch with them. Moments like those make me sit in awe of life. Sitting in a crowded restaurant, it's amazing to think of how many powerful stories are sitting around us. Stories of survivors, nurturers, life-long partnerships, wisdom, character, and strength. Our little family felt very fortunate to have been able to meet such a special couple. Thanks goes to our little toddler for waving at a kind old man. She always attracts new people and experiences to us.