I've anticipated my 2009 birthday money since February 16th, 2008. Birthday money is precious when you're a mom. It's money that is not to be spent on grocerys, dry cleaning, dog food or PTA dues. It's only divine purpose is to purchase something completely self indulgent, no strings attached. This year I decided to buy a new me with my birthday cash. I decided to get a haircut and color. I scheduled my appointment two months ago with "Jen." (No need to use real names here.) I have followed Jen through price increases and location changes for years. A year ago I decided she was too expensive and her location too inconvenient. I've missed her, and so has my hair.
Today was the magic day. With money in hand I sat in her chair and explained that I was looking to "add interest" to my hair. I also mentioned that a few gray hairs have found their way into my tresses. I think all she heard was "gray." Two hours and all my birthday money later I looked, well, exactly the same. She exclaimed over it as she blew it dry. I smiled like an idiot and agreed that it looked great.
Lesson learned. Vanity has gotten me nowhere, and now neither has my birthday money. Oh well. There's always 2010.
Side note: Brandon called me while I was sitting under the dryer at the salon to tell me that the market was plummeting and that 5 employees had just been laid off, including his assistant. See, he doesn't bring it home.
8 comments:
Sad day! I'm so sorry!
I am sure you look as gorgeous as always. But I understand "haircut" disappointments. Derick and I also at the moment TOTALLY understand the MARKET disappointments as well with his job, YUCK! We hear ya!
Jod,
such a day. I can't wait to see you. It is really hard to imagine you any way but BEAUTIFUL. I am sure you still ARE.
Thank you for the wonderful insights into your life. It is a wonder to see it through your clear honest loving eyes.
Thank you for being you, wonderful beautiful YOU.
Love
Dad
I have done that exact same "smile and agree with the hairdresser that this is exactly what you wanted". Ugg. Lucky for you, your hair was awesome to begin with. It makes me want to grow mine out, color it brown, live in Kaysville, have four kids, own a dog,... oh....maybe that's a little more than I can ask from a hairdresser.
Well, if nothing else you had 2 hours to yourself and the shampooing alone is sometimes worth it.
Blah I have done that so many times!
You should go to Elizabeth Jones next time. She has the BEST hair & I have seen her cuts on friends, she is amazing.
But for what it's worth I when we went out with you guys last night I thought that you looked great. Who are we kidding, you always do.
AHHHHHH, I hate that. I haven't seen you yet but agree with everyone else, always beautiful.
I totally know what you are talking about! We are SO sad! Oh well, we're also SO nice!
Your hair always looks perfect!
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