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sentative of my lifestyle. Most of the time, they bear the marks of my outdoor pursuits. The earthy stains tell a story of dedication to maintaining a garden, and the roughened edges speak to the tangible efforts put into creating an outdoor sanctuary.

In the end, whether adorned with soil or meticulously polished, fingernails say a lot about a person. Each set of nails carries its own unique tale, and the contrast between the utilitarian hands of a gardener, like me, and the elegant hands of a girly-girl underscores the diversity of experiences and priorities in our lives.

So to the Delta gate agent with the long sparkly nails, I say, “Rock on, sister! Rock on! You have beautiful fingernails.” As for me, I’ll just stick my hands in my pockets so no one can see them.