Change...

I like to think that with change, I am able to grow and learn more about myself. And when put in uncomfortable surroundings and/or situations, I have the ability to thrive. It's why I continually challenge myself; accept promotions I may not have all the qualifications for, move to a new town, and more frequently dye my hair.

If you know me, you know my hair changes with each season. As I've mentioned in earlier posts, I have no attachment to my hair and I like to try new things. Well, it's just about summer time which meant I was ready for something new...something really new. I went to my amazing hairstylist on Friday and had asked for platinum with lavender...I've been platinum but never with colored highlights.

Well, instead of highlights of lavender I am completely lavender. My hairstylist thought I meant to dye my red hair platinum then put a lavender wash throughout. Now seeing your hair completely lavender, when expecting platinum may have freaked some out, but to me it was chance to smile and see what new adventures may come out of this new hair style.

And so far the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. I've had complete strangers, women and men of all ages, tell me my hair makes them smile, makes them happy and/or that it's nice to see someone who doesn't take them self so seriously.

I wonder what my EH would say if he saw it. I hope it would make him smile one of his amazing smiles, and laugh just a little louder. And if didn't, well then that would be his loss, because life is so much better when you are smiling and laughing. And the fact that I can do that for complete strangers, well I just have to say this has been one amazing change.