I haven't added to my journal in a while.  I have a day off today, so I thought I'd write a little something.  I took the day off on the spur of the moment because I had a strong yen to drive "down the shore" (as we call it in Jersey) or you could say "to the beach".     I was going to go to Atlantic City and just walk the boards a bit, have a little fun with the slot machines, get lunch and then come home.   I never did, though, since a rainy day was forecast.  For  some reason lately, I have such a longing to see the ocean.  It's just far enough away that it's not real convenient (2+ hours), but close enough for a day trip.  It's getting pretty chilly for the beach, too, which is why I thought Atlantic City with its boardwalk would be a good idea.  Oh well, another day maybe.

On the hair front, nothing special going on.  I've just settled into a routine of washing and conditioning every other or every third day.  I mostly wear it twisted up with a clip.   I'm getting used to thinking of myself as a woman with long hair, and it's nice  

I mentioned a while ago that my sister was going to have chemo, but I was wrong.  They have decided on 5 weeks of radiation for now.   Her type of cancer has a high rate of reappearance (80% within 2 years).  I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around this.  I can only imagine how SHE feels.  She'll be 45 years old on Saturday.  Boy, life is tough!!

OH!  I just received the most beautiful hairsticks in the mail.  I'm finally starting to get the hang of using them.  Any time I even think about cutting my hair, I just look at my little collection and forget about it!!

Well, that's enough for now. I hope you all are having a nice evening!

Hooray!  I'm no longer listed as an ex-member!! 
Thank you to whomever took care of that.  I really appreciate it!

Hooray!    I FINALLY figured out how to get my hair sticks to stay put.  I wore a pair on Thanksgiving and they stayed in just fine all afternoon.  I think I might start wearing a pair every day!

I've been getting compliments on my hair lately, and it's nice.   I wore it down and curly with the sides pulled back into a jeweled clip when I went to church on Sunday.  As I turned around to leave after Mass, the woman behind me gushed at me "your hair is gorgeous!".  I blinked and said "oh...thank you"  A woman in work told me the same thing the next day.  I have to admit I'm surprised because I'm never sure if it looks good or not for two reasons.   I'm 56 with long hair, and I'm 56 with long GRAY hair.  

My husband and I went to visit our son, his wife and our new grandson over the weekend.  We drove from NJ to NC on Friday through some of the worst weather.  What should have been an 8 hour drive turned into an 11 hour drive.    We had such a close call at one point that I am still thanking God that we weren't killed.    But it was worth it to see our grandson.  He is so cute!  My daughter-in-law is very uncomfortable when we are around, so we kept the visit short, but at least we got to hold the little guy and say hello.  

I'm so glad Spring is here, I hope the weather warms up real soon and I can open the windows!

Anais, sorry it has taken me so long to reply, but thank you for your kind words.   

My compliments to you on your beautiful silver hair!  Although I have never seen it, I know it's beautiful.  I think long graying silver hair is just out of this world gorgeous!  It also is so rare for a lady our age to let it grow!  Please do post a picture sometime for us long hair lovers to enjoy!  Mine is blonde and 35 inches long now!

Jim

Hey Silvermayne,

I am just getting around to reading other people's journals and I just new I had to read yours after our little chat.  I look forward to reading on.

Good to hear from you again,Silvermayne!  Merry Christmas!
Glad things are going well and it sounds like you're fine. 
Congrats on your healthy hair journey!  It sounds like maybe if you did an ACV it might help with the tangles.  If you give it a try,please let us know how it worked for you.  A helathy and happy New Year to you and yours!!