Unhappy Monkey

[monkeybard]

I've planned several "self-care" activities this week as a lead-up to my high school reunion on Saturday.  The first was a hair-cut and colour yesterday.  This was meant to make me look tidy and feel pretty.  The first will have succeeded--when I can stand to look in a mirror again and dry my hair properly.  I HATE THE COLOUR OF MY HAIR RIGHT NOW.  I called at 8 this morning and left a messages that I need to come back in as soon as possible so it can be fixed.  It's so dark that I don't look like me any more.  Ihateithateithateithateithateithateit.  I don't want to look at myself.  I don't want to go where people who know me will see me.  I went to bellydance last night and everyone's first reaction was "Who's that who just walked in?"  I sobbed big baby tears twice yesterday.  I shampooed my hair six times yesterday and once again this morning.  I couldn't sleep last night despite taking Benadryl.  I know I don't look awful--the colour itself is lovely just WAY TOO FUCKING DARK--but I feel genuinely ugly.  I haven't hated my reflection this much since before I lost the 40 extra pounds I was carrying around.

ETA:  Talked to my hair man a little before noon and now have an appt. for Friday at 12:30 to have him lighten it up with some highlights.  Wonder how much that's gonna cost me?  Is it too much to hope the answer is "nothing"?  *sigh*

Comments

[monkeybard]

So sorry you had your own miscolour misfortune. I got mine relatively repaired today--he had a cancellation. Now, while I still find the base too dark, at least there are highlights going "No, really. It's dark blonde. See?" And there was no charge, because he is a good and savvy businessman and a good person, too.

Forgot to answer your question. D'oh. The reunion is at Shilshole Bay somewhere. I forget exactly. I figure it out by Saturday night, though. ;)

[carrot-cake67.livejournal.com]

So glad the color correction went well. I bet you look fabulous!!

Shilshole Bay - very nice. Mine was at The Garage - sounded very intriguing, but not enough that I wanted to attend. I'm sure yours will be great! Enjoy!! And have fun bragging too! You've earned it.

[monkeybard]

If only my editor would email so I know whether or not I can brag about selling a second book. *sigh* I'm such an instant gratification junkie.