Firstly, I gotta get this off my chest. I’ve been using the flickr app for my iPhone for well over a year now. Today, I only JUST realised that you can upload more than one photo at a time. Seriously, sometimes I am the biggest dumbass.

That aside, I’m going to tell you about the good intentions that I had for this weekend. My wonderful boyfriend Ben had made plans to head out for a drive with a friend on Sunday morning, leaving me at home to begin Swatch-o-rama 2012. I had it all planned out. Plenty of cold Vanilla Coke Zero, snacks on hand, a full bottle of acetone, baby wipes and SO MANY COTTON WOOL BALLS. SO MANY.

Unfortunately, the Universe had other plans.

Yep. That’s my swatching hand.

The worst part is, I have no friggin idea what I did to injure it. I can’t bend it at the wrist without horrendous pain, I can’t flex my fingers and I can’t lift heavy stuff. People keep asking me what I did to it and I have to shrug at and smile feebly. After a week, it still hurts like a bitch, so if things don’t improve soon it’s x-ray time.

But guys, you wouldn’t believe how long my nails are right now. I just broke the middle one (too much bird flipping I assume) and it’s STILL LONGER than my nails usually are. They are growing LIKE WEEDS. Right on!

So yes, during Swatch-o-rama 2012, I planned to put a serious dent in my swatch drawers, because quite honestly, this shit is ridiculous.

I don’t even buy that much polish any more and that thing is STILL overflowing. It’s like they are breeding in there or something. I’m pledging now that by the end of June, those drawers will be EMPTY.

I’ve got so much stuff to show you as well, awesome vintage finds, wonderful swaps and gifts – not being able to swatch sucks the big one. Hopefully my wrist will heal soon.

I also need to make mention of the Gumleaf Mafia. I have a couple of new inductees, but I wanted to hold off on my welcome post for another couple of days while I begin organising something super cool. I’m not spilling any beans yet, but very soon, joining the GLM will give you much, much more than just a link on a blogroll.

Anyone else have dogs? I have to share this: