Keep It Simple

"I'm feeling like I want to try something new"... an innocent enough statement, but when tossed out to one's hairdresser it can have results containing a ripple effect of epic proportions! We decided together that a low-maintenance cut was just the thing I was searching for, a short, layered smooth and sleek "bob" that would only require a simple blow-dry and I'd be out the door. (Beware of the word "simple"!) So, I got my hair cut on Thursday afternoon; it looked very cute when I left the salon. It's short, much shorter than I'm used to. I learned the next morning, after shampooing it, that there's not one thing simple about it maintaining it! Blowing it dry with the same round brush I've used for a long time yielded too much curl and wave. My daughter helped me to smooth it out with her flat iron; that did the trick, but required a trip to the discount department store to purchase the needed appliance for myself, I considered buying a new blow-drying brush but ended up adding some styling gel to my purchase instead. I was happy enough with this impetuous decision of mine despite the fact that my head and neck feel naked and my husband had yet to say one word. I knew he had to have noticed, so finally, last night, I asked what he thought. He stared at me, blankly; "it will grow" was all he said before turning his attention back to something else. I guess we both need to get used to something this new, it's that simple!

Life is Good!