i’m a big fan of the whole “treat yo self” mentality. because sometimes we all could use a little pampering, right? and one of the easiest and relatively cost-effective ways i like to treat myself is by getting a pedicure. aside from the fact that my piggies leave primed and painted, pedicures also ensure that i get a little “me” time sans interruption. i can let the chair massage work its magic, bury myself into a trashy magazine, and block out the rest of world for a little while. and it’s worth every penny of those $23.

so today i’m thankful for pedicures. for how they result in polished piggies and a more relaxed shawna. for how they allow me to catch up on my hollywood gossip or take a cat nap instead. i am thankful for the massage portion and for the rainbow of color options i have to choose from the polish rack. at just over $20, i’m thankful that they are reasonable enough to factor into my monthly budget. but most notably i’m thankful that when i’ve had a long day, they are the perfect remedy to making me feel human again.

image via: a lover’s anthology.