Tear One's Hair

"tear one's hair, to manifest extreme anxiety, grief, or anger."

That's exactly how I felt when I first walked into the hair salon this afternoon. I wasn't angry but I was sure anxious! I had such a bad experience with so called "hairstylist" in Charleston, WV that I haven't gotten around of finding one here in Liberty Lake.

A few weeks ago, I saw an ad in the local newspaper so I cut it and put it on my fridge. Also, when I ask my massage therapist who cut her hair, it was the same person in the ad. So, last week I took the plunge and called the hairstylist and made an appointment for today. I'm glad I did!!!

She did an awesome job cutting and coloring my hair. I am so happy that I found a stylist to keep. My experience at her salon was great, they are not only very professional but they are very talented as well. The owner Karen is very friendly and funny. I like her right away. Briana, the young lady who works for her is a Paul Mitchell The School grad. Not just your ordinary grad but a Phase 2 graduate. Apparently it's a big thing and great honor to be one. Since they only take 10 grads to continue to Phase 2 and you have to be invited. She's pretty knowledgeable and talented. While Briana was styling my hair at the end, she was telling me all these "how to's". I felt like I was getting a private lesson. Karen from "Karen Does My Hair" Salon is indeed a find and a keeper!

I have some after photos but I still haven't had the chance to install the software for my new Canon camera, so I have to post it another day. I promise, I will! So you can see how cute I look in my new hairstyle!

Update on Dear Husband

Most of you know that DH had an RNY Gastric Bypass done in Sept. 2008. You can read his adventure here.

It's been almost 5 months since his surgery. Almost immediately, he has stopped taking ALL of his prescription meds, no more insulin and best of all his Diabetes is in remission. He is down to 227 lbs. (the heaviest he weighed was 350 a few years ago in Alaska). Lost 15 inches around his waist. He's wearing 44 waist pants now and he told me today that I'm going to need to get him some size 42's pretty soon! And he went from size 20 neck down to 17. I am telling you, he's almost a different person looking at him! He's always been a very handsome man, but he's really looking mighty fine these days! :)

I snapped a picture of him early this morning before he left for work, but I haven't figured out how to really use my new Canon camera. So I'll post a photo of him another day.

He's really doing awesome with his new eating habits and that's good for me as well since I've lost 10 pounds. I can't wait for warm weather when we can take advantage biking/walking the trails & park around the neighborhood. I wonder if I can get him to play golf!!!

New Blogwear!

I was feeling creative last night, so I decided to update and give my blog a new wear. I wanted a fresh "Spring look" without it being too "spring-y" (I know that's not a real word but, I digress). I decided to go with a blue-green/brown color palette. Also, I still need to fix and change my signature... but that's a project for another day.

I like it... I hope you do too!