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| Back Row: (l-r) Tom, Dick, Cal, Me, Dan, Sheree, Bruce and Julie. Front Row: Max, Brad, Mary, Deb N. Deb. B and Janet |
After running errands (and my hair appointment), I met up with classmates for our November dinner gathering. We had a total of fifteen this time, with one missing from the photograph. I was so happy to see more couples join us, too. The more, the merrier, I say!
We had our photo taken, and chose our next date, hugged and wished each other Happy Thanksgiving before breaking up for another month. It really was lovely.
This is what my hair looked as I was getting ready to leave to run errands. Thanks to Handsome, we have recorded the longest my hair has been since 2016, when we first moved to Florida. I began the "growing" process in January of this year.
When I got to Wendi's salon, we had a discussion about my current time requirements to wash and style, as well as the issue I have with curls. My sister, Jan has very curly hair, and she'd been giving me tips, but it all required time I'd rather spend in other ways. Having had an all-encompassing walk around the issue, I came to a decision...
For anyone who didn't think there were natural curls in this head of hair, I present Exhibit One. This was freshly washed and had no style agents. Just my hair (which you can see, still has plenty of the dark hair I inherited from Dad). Wendi worked in increments, in case I changed my mind, but really the decision was locked in and by this point, there was no turning back.
After Wendi was finished, I stood up and turned around to thank her and see what the back looked like. Three people in the waiting area all immediately complimented me! I knew I'd made the right decision, and I really couldn't stop smiling. Ahhhh, Vanity. Thy name is woman. sigh
I wanted to take a photograph before I got back home after dinner. It would have been dark by then, so I chose instead the highly stylized, car interior shot for you. Short and sassy again. I'm one happy gal.
Baking today. Bread and cinnamon rolls are on the agenda. It's a perfect day for it, as we'll be getting our first snow, likely to fall all day. It will be nice and warm in the farmhouse, and the smell of bread will fill the air. And I swear, before this day is over, I'm going to get some stitching in, too!
I like it both ways, but you have to do what is easier for you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great bunch for the get together.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteShort is definitely easier. Guess I'm getting lazy in my old age. lol
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Donna
You are very fortunate to be able to wear them both (short and long) well. While I like the "softness" created by your longer hair and crazy curls, I do like the short and sassy cut, too...it allows for a greater emphasis on your lovely face and warm, wonderful smile! And, yeah, who wants to spend time fussing with hair when there are so many other more enjoyable things to do!!! Wow, that group is growing - that is indeed a reflection on the group of people gathering - that they are friendly and people want to be with them! Ah, sweet friendship!
ReplyDeleteYou've got it, girlfriend. It's the time I had to spend that mainly prompted the short cut. Plus, I think the longer hair hid my face. Who knows? I did like waking up this morning and just having to smooth it with my hands. I don't know what happens when I sleep, but I think it involves an egg beater. lol It was even worse with longer hair, though. Had a great time with friends. I love these folks.
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Donna
I like the new 'do'. I've kept mine that short for years, mainly because my hair does a 'kinky thing' - no curls, just stick-up-itis. Resident Chef took over cutting my hair when covid first hit and he's still doing it. He does just about as good as the hairdresser that was costing me nearly $50 every few weeks.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteHow wonderful that RC can cut your hair for you! Savings, plus I think that a spouse cutting hair for the other is a lovely, intimate gift. I loved cutting Handsome's hair. He just got in the habit of going to Wendi when I went back to work. I think he loves visiting with her as much as I do. She's been a good pal for about 25 years. I get the kinky hair thing, too. Some days are just plain awful. We just have to do our best, right?
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Donna
sherry of createology: Yes! I guessed you would go with the Sassy short hair. So easy to wash and go. Bread and Cinnamon Rolls will be great to bake on a cold snowy day. YUM!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteI knew you'd guess right. You know how I've loved it short for all these years. It's fun to go back to the familiar. Oh, and it did snow today. I don't think it's going to stay, but it's definitely too warm to plow. All the gravel would end up in our yard. Best not to do that until the drive freezes hard. That won't be this weekend. Happy Weekend, dear.
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Donna
I love your short cut! (...Pixie girls unite!!!) I love the simplicity of having short hair & you wear it so well!! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, hon. I agree. We've gotta stick together in a world full of gals with long tresses. I love the ease of short hair, too. I appreciate your kind words, and that you stopped by to leave a comment for me.
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Donna