So I said to myself at the start of the year that thiswould be the year that I would get back on the blogging wagon. This was the year I’d be kicking goals with self-care and ticking things off the 101 in 1001 list.
However, somehow in the midst of trying to balance the usual commitments plus wedding planning and setting up our soon-to-be new home, what felt like non-essentials fell by the wayside. My new love for lettering has also wained due to just lack of energy, inspiration and motivation.
However, having a rare night to myself and my thoughts, it occurred to me that yesterday was my first year anniversary at my no-longer-new work place.
On 4 April 2016, after a decent “funemployment” spell, I rocked up to the city office of my new firm and discovered I had turned up at the wrong office! Safe to say, I’ve had a lot of learning and growth opportunities since then. I’ve been pushed out my comfort zone and realised my wings do work after all. I’ve found a quiet confidence in my own ability and potential. I’ve felt valued and part of something worth building. I should note that nothing from this last 365 (now 366) days discounts what happened the days/years proceeding it. If anything, the past is essential as it sets us up to what lies ahead.
But sometimes it’s only in hindsight that we see what C.S. Lewis observed:
There’s an element of faith and trust in that statement. Even if we don’t see the “better things” yet we have got to believe it is out there in order to make the first move.
Last year, I made the first move so that I can now tick goal 71 off the list.
Q1: What’s the “better things” ahead that you are believing for?
Q2: What’s the first move you need to make to get closer to the “better things”?
Featured Image – Photo of sunset on St Kilda Road, 25 March 2017 (taken on iPhone 6s)
OK. This is kinda embarrassing. I’ve been contemplating whether or not to post about it but after some consideration, I thought, ‘What is the use of a blog if you can’t use it at times to record historical moments in one’s life??’ However, this link is still not going on Facebook or Twitter XD.
Well, you’ve heard me talk about applications for a while and I’ve been blessed to have been granted a few interviews, PtL! Hence, I thought that I would tidy up my bob with a haircut… there were mixed reviews when it comes to my decision to have the big chop at the end of last year… it was interesting to hear girl friends gush over it and guy friends seemingly indifferent or subtly indicate their preference for the longer locks haha. The boys I teach all said I looked better with long hair and the girlies at church all protested when I first got it cut… lol well, at the end of the day, it’s my hair and I needed the change and loved it :). Anyway, I digress.
This time round, I was armed with a photo I took off GoogleImages of the type of fringe I wanted since I was unsuccessfully in communicating my desire for a fringe last time I stepped into Good Morning Hair, one of the many Korean hair salons in Box Hill. The guy who cut my hair last time was exceptionally skilled but I just couldn’t seem to explain myself well enough… Imagine my delight when I found out that not only was my hairdresser the only Chinese working in the store but she spoke next to perfect English! Score :D. So we had a good chat and I got to showing her the photo before she broke the bad news to me… my hair is too straight for this fringe:
Too straight??! I was shattered :(. She gave me a glimmer of hope though (and this is where the slightly embarrassing situation comes in)… she said she could get my hair that way if I got the fringe permed… PERMED! When I think of perms, I think of (forgive me for the stereotype) little old ladies like my grandma. She used to get her’s done every 6 months so she wouldn’t have to wash it as often… anyway, once I shook that image out of my head, I thought, ‘Why not?’ I had the time and I guess I’m always up for trying something new ;).
So yes, I got a perm. Lol, I guess it wasn’t that embarrassing to admit. And I also got a chance to acquire some knowledge about the whole process i.e. there are two stages: the first solution is used to break down the hair structure and then the second solution is used to keep the hair in the shape that you want it to stay in. This Korean-speaking heat machine was pretty cool too…
OK, maybe this is a bit embarrassing...
The lengthened haircut trip also gave me a chance to talk a bit longer with the hairdresser (she gave me some green tea too ^^) and it was good to learn more about hair care (e.g. I totally didn’t know you are supposed to only shampoo your scalp and only condition your hair – as opposed to conditioning your scalp as well).
So an hour and a cut later…TA-DA!
feeling a tad sheepish for asking the hairdresser to take a photo ^^'
It looks a bit uneven at the back but I think this was before she did something spiffy with the hairdryer (she was kind enough to talk me through it so that I can hopefully replicate this at home). This photo has also made me realise that it may be time to say good-bye to my favourite tee >.<. Anyway, the hairdresser was very good at her job as I somehow walked out with some special salon shampoo…
In my defence, I have been trying to work out how to correct the imbalance that’s been happening on my head since coming back from Perth earlier this year… I think the change in climate really messed with my hair… oh well, we’ll see how this goes. I have to say I do like the fact that my fringe now dries perfectly without much post-wash work :).
That day, I also got a pair of work pants taken up and finally got around to getting some insoles for my flat feet…
still lovin' my spotted PJs!
Ah, the things you do for an interview haha.
ANYWAY, now that I think about it, that was a pretty random and possibly boring post. Sorry for boring you.
a Melbourne girl at heart 