New Hair

New Hair, originally uploaded by afoos.

Last week, Black Wednesday, as I called it, a point when I was feeling really low about the outcome of this year and had to face the person who had made me feel really low, I wore a pony tale which not only accented the mousy roots that had taken over my hair but also made me look as ugly as I felt on the inside. Honestly, I thought I would never get over that hump.

But, then there's this week, a brand new week and a night and day difference with my students. I refused to let one person dictate the outcome of this year and decided to conquer the difficulties in my classroom. So, far, excellent results and a week away from a 2 week school holiday when the students are usually bouncing off the walls, here I am in a quiet class, teaching and the students participating and I know that's because of me, of my confidence in both my students and myself.

Why not go get the mousy-ness out of the hair, shine things up a bit during these dreary, dead of the winter months? So, that's just what I did! Got some highlights and got the usual cut that I get every 3-4 months only this time, I found a new "coiffeuse" and she did a particularly great job. I will be going back.

Comments

[Betty C.]

Bravo for you! That's great to hear...remember YOU are in charge of your class.

I heard something interesting in a lecture the other day -- don't give the negative forces in a group more attention than they're worth.

Carry on!

[Alice]

Your new cut and highlights look fabulous! And I LOVE this photo -- really great shot!