Friday 30 March 2007

Hair
No-wash day; sides held back with barettes and length down.

Other
My daughter has a job!     As of yesterday she is now gainfully employed at the 7-doctor OB GYN clinic in Menphis (one of these days I'll learn the name of the clinic).  Yay-rah for her!     So she'll be gone within 2 weeks, as soon as she finds an apartment (which her boyfriend is helping her do).  After training, she'll most likely be the front receptionist for the office, answering calls and such.  As most mothers would be, I am joyful for her yet a little sad for me.     This is a tremendous opportunity for her; new town, new job, new friends, new life.  What causes me a little sadness is the fact of not getting to see her sweet face each and every day.  Ah well, Memphis is only 3 1/2 hours away.  All the more reason for a road trip!   

So the stepson has moved out.  The daughter is moving out.  All that's left is the brother-in-law, and he's only around about 50% of the time.     Life is good. 

Still researching family history, back to working on the line of my great-grandfather (the Niedlings).  I'd like to make another trip to the county archive center tomorrow, but don't know if time will permit. 

Monday 9 April 2007

Hair
Not much new in the land of Trisha's tresses.  Still using TreSemme shampoo and conditioner.  Still using the conditioner on my ends as an after-wash leave-in.  I have jojoba oil at the ready, though, should the conditioner prove too heavy for summertime.  I haven't measured in a while and have no intention to do so until May or June.

Other
My daughter is now a Memphis-onian, or whatever the term is.     She moved most of her things this past weekend, and began her new job this morning (Monday).  This is not the first time she's been out on her own; in fact, this is #3.  Yet, I find myself peeking in her now vacant bedroom, shuffling away and sighing heavily.     Believe me, it's not that I'm sad...I'm estatic that she's embarked on an exciting new adventure.  --And I'm happy to have the extra space in the bathroom closet.     I suppose it's simply a normal motherly response.     I had a feeling that 2007 would bring about great change for everyone and I was not wrong. 

Thanks BB   

Tuesday 10 April 2007

Hair
No-wash day.  Lately I've been thinking about thinning hair.  After chemo in 2003 I was lucky to have a full head of hair grow back.  But there is a small patch of thinner hair at the front of my hairline, a little to the right side of my head.  Plus I've heard that some women's hair thins as they go through menopause.  Now the small patch is not visible because of the way I wear my hair.  But what I've been thinking about is this:  if my hair grew terribly thin--I mean to where my scalp showed through--would I keep my long hair, or would I cut it off?  I hope I don't have to make that decision any time soon.  Or ever.   

Other
My daughter's first day at her new job went very well.  She said the clinic has a 10-line telephone system.  At her old job they had only 3 lines!     Luckily she's not the only person answering calls. 

This cold weather snap we've been in for over a week now has delayed the hummingbirds from returning to our area.     If memory serves, by this time last year I had already been feeding the little dah-lings for a few weeks.  Oh well...they know when it's time. 

Wednesday 11 April 2007

Hair
Quote:

Thanks *hugs* and, yeah, I know I'll be fine.  It's just one of those errant thoughts that plow through my mind every now and then.     I think if I  started going bald I would just pull a Sinead O'Conner and be done with it.  I've been bald once, by golly, and I could do it again!   

Other
Hubby had a second follow-up visit with his doctor/surgeon this morning, and everything looks great.  I think he's actually a little ahead of schedule as far as healing is concerned.  Hubby also broached the subject of next dealing with the bad discs in his neck area (i.e. another surgery), as in getting it done THIS year while the deductibles are already paid, and the doctor agreed.  So an MRI will be scheduled soon, and we'll see what happens.  Neither one of us is looking forward to another surgery, either as a participant or a caretaker, but we agree that NOW is the time to do it. 

Our telephone lines are down at the university today.        Something about a water main break, blah, blah, blah.  This is one instance where having a cell phone would certainly come in handy (no, I don't have one).  We've had cell phones in the past but decided about 3 years ago that we could survive without that luxury.  But lately...I don't know.  I keep going back and forth about it...do I NEED one, or do I only WANT one?  But as I said, today I could very much use one. 

Thursday 12 April 2007

Hair
No-wash day; hair in a high ponytail.  Probably won't wash again until the weekend.  Also I need to do a vinegar rinse. 

Other
Most of us who were affected by yesterday's telephone outtage STILL don't have service.  At least our department's main line is active so, if need be, we can be reached.  Personally, I don't expect service to be 100% restored until tomorrow. 

Spoke with my daughter last night.  She's still happy with the job, though she remarked that the 10-line phone system is "kicking my butt".     She may come home this weekend for some maintenance on her car, but as of last night she wasn't certain.  I know she's been gone for only one week, but Mamma's ready for a visit!     Of course, I didn't tell her that--no pressure.   

hehe Trish. I can sympathize with your daughter in feeling overwhelmed by the 10-line. I operate an 8-line at my current job and had absolutely no front office/switchboard experience prior to it. Needless to say, it was pretty daunting when I first started. 2 years later it can still be pretty crazy at times, but you do get used to it. I have practically everyone's extensions memorized.  

Thursday 19 April 2007

Hair
    Today shouldn't have been a wash-day for me, but I did it anyhow.  Sometimes I can go 4 days or longer without washing and my hair looks fine (to me).  But this was one of those times when I simply could not bear the look of greasy hair.  *shrug*  I obey the commands of my hair; what can I say?!    
    I'm having an urge to get my hair trimmed.    Not sure where that's coming from.  I mean, I don't have any splits ends or damage of any kind.  Originally, I wanted to make waist length before trimming.  Scissors (or razors or anything else) haven't touched my hair in 2 years.  But all of a sudden, it's heavy on my mind.  So I don't know.... Now the good thing is that I would not have to set foot in a salon.  No offense to anyone, anywhere, but I HATE styling salons.  Even when I had short hair, I HATED going.  Anyway, since my hair is straight, my hubby can trim it straight across like he used to years ago.  I wouldn't need to lose much; just like, maybe 1/4 - 1/2 inch...maybe at the most a whole inch.  Still that would put me back either right at, or just a little above BSL.  Basically I'd be starting over again from where I was in October of last year.     I think if the urge is still present over the weekend I'll go ahead and do it.  

Other
    A co-worker and I have started walking at noon.  He and I are good buddies and very comfortable with each other (otherwise I wouldn't be walking with him!).    It's nice to get outside and breathe in the fresh air.  I'm sure it helps my attitude, also, to get the heck out of my office for a while!