Dear Diary,
Black hair rocks.
Presenting the next look on the docket: Shoulder length black hair with a center part.
My first thought when I saw this picture was: That looks like a full blown wig. Right?My next thought was: I look like Featherika.
Remember her? She was the evil villain on Darkwing Duck.
We basically look like twins.
But then I lift up the top layer and BAM. Party. Peek-a-boo highlights in blue, purple, pink, and yellow.
The highlights were the best part, really. They were so much fun I was sad they were hidden most of the time.
Emotional status: Liberated. I love this adventure. I'm focusing less on what I look like, knowing that it's all experimental right now. So much pressure is being lifted off my heart. I'm also finding I'm ready for the changes sooner than I thought. Stay tuned!
Discussion time. How do you keep focused on what's really important about yourself? How do you practice self-care? Comment and let me know, I'd love to hear how you stay centered!
You're seriously the best. My self care practice is to spend time doing things I love everyday, while making sure I do the things I have to.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a great goal, man. Something you love everyday. I love that. Simple.
DeleteLove the look!
ReplyDeleteUh- little self care at this point in the game. Maybe once I'm not pregnant and the kids get a little older, and I stop being the human jungle gym....
At least I showered today!
Ha! A shower counts as self care, Annie. All the way.
DeleteI think you look great, (you always do). Back in the day when i was experimental with my hair my favorite hairdo was chin length black bob with a purple panel.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Purple panel! Awesome. Everyone should experiment with their hair at least once.
DeleteDang girl. You're like the poster child for from-the-office-to-date-night hairstyles.
ReplyDeleteLoooooove. My self care began after I was diagnosed with an earing disorder, severe depression and anxiety. No biggie. I learned, after being inpatient for a week, what my triggers were and what the H to do with them. I now cry when I'm sad. I say I'm mad when I'm mad. I tell my self - out loud - that I'm stronger and better than I think. I listen to conference talks. I eat an ice cream. I put a stupid mud mask on my face. I forgive myself often. ♡
ReplyDeleteHeidi, this warms my cold little soul. Thank you so much for the reality. Self-care is so difficult sometimes because it requires us to examine something so obvious it's ridiculous. It's worth it to shower, and exercise, and floss my dang teeth because I'm valuable. Yet, I don't believe it until I force myself to consciously acknowledge it. I love all the replies here because hearing how you all deal with your day to day is hugely uplifting. Especially forgiving yourself. And the mud mask. :-)
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