Last weekend my daughter colored my hair for me (part of my plan of saving money). We decided we should try some thing a bit darker in order to look more natural and have a better starting point for future changes. Now having to deal with gray hair makes it more difficult to find a natural look. It was tough for me because I have been blond most of my life so it's part of my identity.
When I was about 17 and coming out of an ugly duckling stage in life, I got contact lenses and lightened my hair. It seemed to be an overnight change of direction in my life. I felt better about myself and did seem to have more fun. For quite awhile I would often be referred to as the cute little blond.
So to say goodbye to that along with no longer being able to wear contact lenses due to dry eyes, can't wear mascara because my eyes are sensitive and no longer am referred to as "little"....all these things I must let go. It's the process of aging and it seems none of us want to release our hold on youth. Guess subconsciously we know the ultimate outcome of old age, and we don't want to go.
So far only a couple people have noticed the change in my hair so perhaps it's just me that has that "cute little blond" image in my head.
Thought for the day: As we grow older......the beauty steals inward. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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