November 5, 2010 will be forever etched in my mind as the day I found my first gray hair. It was shocking, to say the least. For some reason, I just thought I would stay brown-headed all my life. I threw a little fit and my kids all watched in half-amusement, half-horror as I announced my aged-ness. Yes, I just made that word up! After closer inspection, I found a SECOND gray hair on my head, and fell promptly into the first stage of grief - denial. It just LOOKS gray, it's not really gray, it's a really light brown, almost blond piece of hair.
It's been an extremely stressful month for us. Long story very short, we are moving. Our house goes on the market on Monday, and we'll be hoping and praying it sells quickly so that I don't go insane. Wish us well.
The gray hairs will bursting forth with gusto, I'm sure. Such is life.
where are you moving to?
ReplyDeleteIt does look a little blond to me too....lol
ReplyDeleteWow, moving! That's big news! I will also be praying for you guys, hope all goes well!
Although extremely stressful, keep in mind how lucky we all are to be alive and healthy, surrounded by people we love. We all have it pretty good, in this corner of the world. :)
I have to say I am not really feeling sorry for you. You are slightly older than I am I have to highlight my hair so that you can't tell that I am at least 25% gray - if not more. I have to say you are pretty darn lucky if that's all you got! How's that for love and support? ;o)
ReplyDeleteElaine, I got my first grays about two years ago. And yes, during a stressful period! Isn't it awful! That's one reason why I dye my hair like crazy. Vanity, vanity, vanity!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I will die my hair or not. I hate the thought of being a slave to the bottle....but I also don't know what it will feel like when I am obviously going gray. At that time, when I am living it, I may just find it worth it to die my hair and disguise my age for a bit longer...we shall see!
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