Category: Diary
Merry Christmas!
It is Christmas night, and I am winding down after a long day traveling and visiting family. Today was nice. At my Mom’s, someone dragged out the old home movies from the 80’s. Now those were funny! We dropped in for a quick visit at my husband’s cousin’s family, and then went on to his Dad’s house. There were even a few snowflakes today!
Going Gray Gracefully
Posted by admin in Diary Tuesday, 15 December 2009 22:25 2 Comments
Who am I kidding? This redhead is not really a redhead anymore. My mom went gray at a young age. Although I got my red hair from my father, I have no idea what his gray hair would have looked like since he went bald at an early age. I can only assume my hair will be close to my brother’s gray.
In an effort to retain my youth, I fell into the habit that so many women get in to – coloring their hair. I’m tired of worrying about it, and I’m tired of the damage to my hair. Between me coloring my own hair to save money, and all the styling, my locks have taken a lick.
My husband and I went to a party Saturday night, and I saw an attractive women with shoulder length GRAY hair. She was only a few years older than me. That is when I decided to do this. I spoke to my husband about it this evening, and he is all for it. Part of me was afraid of what he thought, but he was supportive. He suggested I go with it, and accept it.
So, my great friend and stylist already has a head’s up on my plan. She will help me through it by getting the color to a place where the gray can blend in. Wish me luck!
Christmas Again
Posted by admin in Diary Friday, 11 December 2009 21:09 No Comments
Well, it is almost Christmas again. I have always decorated for Christmas even when I lived alone. I have never stayed home on Christmas. I’ve always visited my family on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. I find myself ready for the season to be over. I am seriously considering not putting out one single Christmas decoration this year. It is a painful reminder of being financially strapped and not being happy about it at all. It really hurts me not to be able to buy gifts for all the people I want to.
Brutal Honesty
Posted by admin in Diary Monday, 7 December 2009 22:02 No Comments
I’ve been working up the courage to take my blog to a new level of honesty about life. I’m such an open person with my feelings in some ways, yet I’m also very private. I have to discover the right balance of honesty while still maintaining some level of privacy. Sometimes it is easier to write feelings as you have to take time to think. Writing is very UNlike blurting out something during a heated discussion. It is not as easy as walking away from a difficult conversation, or trying to take your thoughts away from whatever issue is at hand. Hopefully I can find a constructive way to share brutally honest thoughts and feelings.
I Survived Black Friday
Posted by admin in Diary Friday, 27 November 2009 16:59 No Comments
I stayed home! It’s the best way to handle Black Friday! LOL
