Hair Today Gone Today

Well, I finally did it. I got my hair cut. It's been ages since I've had it cut, and it was so grown out, out of shape, and just a mess. A friend has been encouraging me to go to her hairstylist, and I finally grabbed the phone and called.

I'm so glad I did. I usually have to cut my hair every 6-8 weeks, tops. It's been well past that point. My hair grows fast, and it's thick. And rather curly. (I know, my avatars don't always display that, but there aren't many grey hairstyles, and not many curly styles to choose from.)

I could only schedule an appointment during visiting hours, which was not ideal. But there was no getting around it if I wanted anything done in the near future.

Boy, did I need that. It was such a TREAT! The stylist was really good, and she really listened, and she did a terrific job. I'm delighted with the results. And I feel ten pounds lighter with all that mess hacked off. I think she swept up the makings of a small poodle from the floor. (And you wondered where those dogs come from, didn't you.)

I even got approvals from dh and ds.

I walked out smiling. And it occurred to me that I haven't really felt much like smiling lately. Even though things are looking up with MIL, I'm just so tired and stressed out that even when I do smile, it doesn't actually feel all that happy. But today I felt Happy.

I told the friend that sent me there that I was considering having my nails done too. How utterly shocking. I'm not a girly girl. I'm more like one of the guys. I rarely wear makeup, perfume, and haven't worn a dress in I don't know how long. I use my fingernails like tools. But for some reason, I have been craving having my nails done! Silly, I know. Why should a girl who doesn't dress up want to do her nails? I wonder if it's a hormone thing, lol. Maybe as I'm getting older, my girly side is getting bolder.

My friend asked the nail tech at the salon if they do artwork on nails. You see, I confessed that I want to have puzzle pieces painted on my nails. (Big surprise there, huh?) To my delight, they said it would be 'a piece of cake.' Yay!

Isn't this goofy? I've had one, count 'em, ONE manicure in my whole life. I haven't even worn nail polish in over a decade. And now, here I want to get acrylic nails, and have them painted with puzzle pieces. LOL! Somewhere there is a swine sprouting wings...

Maybe it's just that I need pampering. I need to feel like a girl again. I've spent too much time in cold, sterile environments and I need to feel and see something pretty, if only just my nails.

I can't believe I'm going to do this. It's so out of character. I may not be able to schedule it for a few weeks, but I will get it done in the near future. Maybe I'll even wear a little eye makeup tomorrow... (gasp!) ;)