So, without going into a whole lot of back story, I've been going through a lot feelings over the last few years. Covid was definitely a catalyst. Feelings related to myself (still trying to figure myself out and how I can fit in to my surroundings) but also dealing with a just.... general disdain for people.
I, honestly, thought I'd moved past it in my twenties, but, more and more, I find myself falling back into those same feelings and IT'S NOT A PHASE, MOM! *stamps my foot*

Anyway, to my original point, about a year ago, I started painting my nails because, like, why not? Also it helps a bit with gender identity and whatnot.
I have gotten... so many compliments about my nails! I love it! And, honestly. when I first started painting them, I braced myself for some one to get upset and/or call me some slurs, but, to my surprise, it hasn't ever happened! Once, a guy asked me why I painted my nails and I just said because I liked the way it looked.

As of the time I'm posting this, yesterday, I had one person apologize for, possibly, misgendering me; I never would've been offended, but I absolutely love that they even took that into account!
I also had 3 separate people compliment me on my fingernails in the same day! It makes me feel good because, while not every person will compliment me (I'm not fishing for compliments), I absolutely love that there are people in the world who... give a shit. It makes me feel better about the state of the world.