Getting Vain

I used not to care much for my appearance. Like when I was in uni, most of the time I am in berms/pants and old tee-shirts, unless I am going out. I can't be bothered to dress up really, especially during the 2nd last semester when I did my honours research project. Hey.. I am in the lab half the time, and ain't smart to wear the prettiest clothes in the lab, only to ruin them with all the chemicals.
I am still working in a lab now. But things are different this time round. It's a bio-analytical lab. Bio: Clean, minimal bacteria environment. Analytics: Mainly huge complicated instruments. What's more the silly dress code just require us to wear covered shoes. Don't even need pants. Ie. I can wear mini-skirts (not that I do) or even shorts also nevermind. Never can understand the logic (but it's the standard practise in bio labs). I mean, if you spill some chemical or biomaterial on your feet, I am sure your legs will be splashed too! So isn't there a need to protect the legs? I do believe the skin structure of our legs is the same as that of the feet. Funny requirements. But what the heck, I am enjoying it. Of cos, not requiring me to wear pants doesn't mean that I can't. It's more of choice. I can still wear my old tees and pants. But I don't. Haa.. Yup, the choice I have made is to look pretty.. well.. decent at least.
I guess I am no longer studying, but working. There is a minimal unspoken dress code. Jeans and tees are fine as long they don't look dirty and worn out. For me, I decided to go a step further. Basically, I've been wearing skirts. I do realise that I enjoy wearing them. Skirts tend to be less 约束, more 自在. Cooler too! Haa. And I guess, more importantly, prettier! Haa. This new found preference also mean that I can give myself more excuse to go shopping! Haa. Buy couple more skirts and also shoes to go with skirts! Haa.. Since I have to wear covered shoes, and only have 2 pumps that can go with a couple of my skirts without looking too or-bit.. I should then go shop for more! Haa...
In short, think I am getting vain. Sigh. Haa. But I guess every girl is entitled to be vain rt? As long as I don't go overboard, buying hoards of stuff. (Pretty hard actually.. considering that Singapore clothes sizes are always too small for me.. Sigh.)
Another sign of my vain-ness.. I am painting my nails. (And my mom's too.. haa). I used never to paint my nails... Used to think that it only spoils the nails since it prevents them from breathing.. Now, I paint them a clear laquer. Enjoy seeing them reflecting the light, and it's much easier then buffing them. Haven't yet have the courage to paint them in any colours yet.. When that time comes, I am really vain liao.. Haa.