May Update - No Pictures, Just Very Important Words

Just a reminder that my 1 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway ends May 1, 2012 at 12 AM EST.  This is only 28 hours away!  Just click on the link above or the picture on my sidebar.  I will announce winners as soon as I can, this is my first time using Rafflecopter.  I know it will pick the 10 winners for me, but then I will need to sort through them to award the prizes based on the winners choices.

Once the 10 winners are announced, they will have 48 hours to respond to my email and I will post on here when the emails are sent.  If there's any entries you missed or that need to be fixed, you are able to still do both.  Please make sure you followed the rules, I will be checking closely.

Now more good news and important information!

  • After this giveaway is finished, I will hold my Face Book 1000 follower and Twitter 1500 follower giveaways.  I have a very special, highly sought after polish for each one.  
  • I'm also one of the Sponsor's of the Beauty Blogger's Coalition - May Day Competition, which is a $500 Visa Gift Card and it ends May 1st at 12 AM PST (I think!)
  • May is a very special month for me, it's Lyme Disease Awareness Month (read my about me) and it is also Mental Health Month. When anyone goes through chronic pain and illness, depression usually goes hand in hand with it, and there are so many more illnesses/diseases that are included in this cause that I can't list them, but one is just as important as another.   Since green represents both causes, I will be announcing a Green Manicure/Nail Art contest.  Go ahead and start thinking of what mani you want to enter, details coming very soon!
How many people read this?  If you did, please leave a comment, even if it's a short "I care" or "I read" only.
Thank you to everyone that is a part of my life!

Comments

  1. woodsie83April 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I read - and I care - you know we love you Jeanie in the Bottle :D

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  2. TyraApril 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Love the give-a-ways!! Thank you!!

    And a big thank you for bringing notice to Mental Health Awareness month! That is the field I work in, and have too members of my family struggling with mental health issues as well. I will be wearing green on my tips in support as well as participatin in your contest!

    I checked out your About Me page, I'm so sorry that your struggling with Lyme and Fibro on top of it!!! Your family is beautiful, including the 4 legged variety ;)

    Many hugs... See you on PAtW!!

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  3. Brittany SommerApril 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I care! I know a few people with fibromyalsia and I know how horrible it can be. My sister almost died from Lyme disease and it took a huge toll on our family at the time. Sending lots of strength and love your way, Jeanie <3

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  4. Pointless CafeApril 29, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I read AND I care. I had a friend with Lyme Disease and I know how awful it and the aftereffects can be. HUGS! ♥

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  5. Isis04April 29, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I read it and I care about you! I have fibromyalgia too, and whenever anyone else mentions that they have it, I immediately empathize. I do read your blog often and I love it. I send you healing, soft hugs and well wishes. My name is Sophie and I will send you an email soon. Until then, G-d bless. ;)

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  6. The SilverinatorApril 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Huggles <3

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  7. RoseApril 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I support ya Jeanie! love ya!

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  8. AlexisApril 29, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I try to read all the blogs I follow and to comment when I can. It's nice when I get some words of encouragement or advice from my readers. I'm excited to see your green contest; it's always fun to give it a try and see how other people get inspired.

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  9. BriannaApril 29, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I Care

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  10. Donna FradyApril 29, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I read. I care and I love you and you rock Jeanie!!

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  11. LillyApril 29, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    i read and care

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  12. aaminahs momApril 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    wonderful ,inspriring post. I too suffer from a mental illness depression/anxiety. This hits home.Raising awareness :)

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  13. EmApril 29, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I read and I care

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  14. MissyApril 29, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I read and I CARE!!! :)

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  15. Suiling KwongApril 29, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Of Course I read ;] and I care too <3 you Jeanie ;]

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  16. mai oakApril 29, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I read and I care, as well!

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  17. JenApril 29, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I love your blog! I read all the posts and care very much!! :) Great idea for a contest, can't wait to see the entries!!

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  18. KBApril 29, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I read!

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  19. Christie B.April 29, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Huge hugs! I will be thinking on green nails for May :o)

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  20. Smashley SparklesApril 29, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I read and care! Also I can't wait to try to come up with an awesome green mani

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  21. EVERYTHINGSDIAMONDApril 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Awesome sauce

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  22. Nidia DohertyApril 29, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I must have been channeling Mental Health manis because I just put on a green nail with tiny butterflies. Have a great day!

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  23. Stephanie CApril 29, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I read and I care! I admit, i usually dont comment, I never feel like i have that much to contribute... Having said that, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1990, after I had been treated for 6 months because they thought I might have Lyme disease. Luckily, my fibro is mostly manageable but I admire anyone who is so open about their illness.
    Thanks for your awesome blog!

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  24. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I can and read it. Being someone who has disc problems in my back and nerve damage in both feet. I understand pain, living with it everyday and the depression that comes with it

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  25. SherriApril 29, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I read and I care

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  26. Lacquer-Loving LawyerApril 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I read all your posts, and I am so sorry about what you've had to deal with. You were one of the first blogs I followed/read, and I really like your posts.

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  27. AliApril 29, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I read your posts. :)

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  28. LulubelleApril 29, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I just started following your blog, and I read your posts:-)

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  29. BeautyScrapsApril 29, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I read & I care :) Very excited for your green contest!

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  30. rachlovespenguinsApril 29, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    I tend to read more than I comment. And I'm really looking forward to all these green manicures. :)

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  31. Amanda FaulknerApril 29, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    I read & I care. I think it'll be great to raise awareness throughout the month.

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  32. EmApril 29, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    ((hugs)) now what green to wear first!!

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  33. Shelby GApril 29, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Don't comment much - but I read and care! No fibro here - but a cousin to it - lupus. I couldn't imagine trying to go through fibro and Lyme disease =/

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  34. Sarah at Starlight RadianceApril 29, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I read! :)

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  35. Pri PiluinhaApril 29, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I read!

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  36. LauraApril 29, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I read, and you know we care :)

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  37. LauraApril 29, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    I read, and you know we care :)

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  38. TerraApril 29, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    *waves*

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  39. Smurfmobile85April 29, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Of course I read and I care! Hmm... GREEN mani?!?! Thanks for the heads up. :)

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  40. MelissaApril 29, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    I read and I suffer as well...chronic pain and bi-polar. I do care def! Thanks for the info and update ...will keep reading indefinitely

    Melissa

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  41. PassionForPolishApril 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I read! :)

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  42. AhateumezaleaApril 30, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    I have just started reading, and I care. :-)

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  43. Suzanne RogillioApril 30, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    I read & care as well.... like you and so many other commenters here, I live with chronic pain. polish is one way I try to keep the uglies at bay.

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  44. bobbysgeelApril 30, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    I read...I care.. I understand. God bless.

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  45. RedApril 30, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    I read, and I care - always. Now, as for wearing a green mani.... gosh! Can I wear a green shirt instead? :o)

    Love you Sweetheart! <3

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  46. CathyApril 30, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I'm glad you mentioned it's Mental Health Month. Our society still has this perception that mental illness is a weakness and that it's shameful, but it really isn't. Anything that helps people understand and encourages people who are suffering to get help is definitely beneficial!

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  47. GemmaApril 30, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I read and care! Having been diagnosed with ME/CFS 4 years ago I sympathise, thanks for bringing these conditions to peoples' attention! I will be sporting green nails for such a good cause :)

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  48. CaCaApril 30, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I read and I care! :)

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  49. Indian LacqueradeApril 30, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    I read and I empathise. God bless

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  50. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    These really were "very important words"

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  51. roxannApril 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I read and care. Chronic pain is depressing. It must be treated as a serious illness. I need an ankle replacement and have constant big -time pain. Without my meds I would sit in a chair all day, feeling hopeless. And May is a big one for me, too: my and my daughter's and late father's birthday. Then there is Mother's day and Memorial Day weekend. take care and keep polishing!

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  52. TamaraApril 30, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    It's said that photos are worth a thousands words, but sometimes words are powerful beyond measure.

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  53. TENDERHEARTRApril 30, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    I read and I care. I have suffered from depression for a long time and even though I can mostly control it with meds, different meds have different side effects that I also have to deal with in one way or another. I actually did a green-based mani last week; maybe I'll send it your way. :)

    Rebecca R.

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  54. beachgalMay 1, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I read and I care. Thanks for letting me know that May is Lyme awareness mo. It's also Lupus Awareness Mo.

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  55. Ida PieMay 1, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Care

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  56. thalie @ Glazed TalonsMay 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I read and care,more than you know.I've been wanting to break out my green polishes for this month,definitely,for Mental Health Awareness. You know what they say "Depression doesn't mean you are weak,it's just means you've been trying too hard and too long to be strong." We are strong.

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