Sooooooo I had my hair darkened this past Friday. Looking at these pictures..it doesn't seem THAT different...but in person (and in the mirror) it is a little shocking. I would say I was in shock for the first 24hrs...(although I did go back to get it lightened back just a little - yes I was that client). But by the time Saturday night rolled around I was in traumatic mode. Paul and I were at a really fun charity event with all of my girlfriends up here and I couldn't stop crying...I literally had to go outside in the parking lot and pull it together. I was all of the sudden overwhelmed with feelings of CHANGE. So much has changed in my life over the past 2 years...it's crazy but changing my hair finally brought out some of the emotions I had been putting aside. I live in New England, have a fiance, and I am now a BRUNETTE? What's next?? Am I going to lose my Southern accent and start saying I am going to Mass instead of Church? ahh!
**Side note - I know it's not that dark...it was def more in my head than anything!
I told Paul that I felt like I was losing myself (yes I was being a little dramatic)... I told him we haddddd to go to church the next morning... I needed to get my bearings back. He was calm and patient (even tho he probably thought I was about to book the next flight home) and the next morning he got us up and made sure I was in Church on Sunday morning.
**We found a great one by the way! It's called Reunion and it is very much like what I am used to back in North Georgia. :)
During the service they showed a promo for Advent Conspiracy (watch it here or below <--it's really cool!!) which is a movement to spend less and give more....specifically giving towards the clean water campaign. I sat there in the chair remembering what I had been upset about last night...and immediately felt ashamed. Millions all of the world are struggling to get clean water and I am balling about my hair color?!? ...My perspective quickly changed...
I was reminded to be thankful for the filtered water sitting in my fridge (because I take it for granted to often) and I am embracing my new darker look for the winter... I also plan to spend less on my hair and give money to those who need it instead...
Just in time for Thanksgiving...I'm reminded of the bigger picture in life and what is really worth being thankful for - hope the video ispires you as well!!!