Hi Teresa ..... I'm sorry to be such a whiner. Truthfully, I have never in my life been like this before, but there's something about being uprooted at this age and expected to thrive ..... without a partner.
I did make an appt. with the hairdresser I used in Frederick. I loved the way she did my hair ..... the cut and style, highlights, and this time of year I'd get a blue stripe and purple stripe in the front. I go to a lady down here who is actually my daughter's sister-in-law ... family. I've been going there and while she's really nice, she just doesn't have the knack and skill the one did in Frederick. I'm sure this won't fly very well, but at least it'll be another taste of Frederick that I can count on. I will try to be more positive .... promise.
abby

@amberpep Abby, You are definitely NOT a whiner, you are simply good at expressing how you are feeling in the moment. The more we can express those feelings the better we can feel. I know from your past posts that you are a strong woman who has faced many difficulties and I know that you will face this one as well. I think going back to your former hair dresser is a great way to make yourself happy. Perhaps the trip to the church will be a good thing as well. I understand that it is quite a distance to drive, but even if you just do it once or twice per month, it will give you an opportunity to meet new people and worship in a way that is familiar to you. You will thrive in time! Take care and best wishes for a better weekend yet to come. Teresa

Thank you so much for your encouraging words Teresa .... I am looking forward to going to my old hairdresser .... she's pricey, but I'll start now to pinch even tighter ...... it's worth it ... not just in the hair do, but emotionally!
abby

@amberpep You are right, Abby. Hair stylists are more than just service workers, they become an important part of our support network! I appreciate my stylist as well. Teresa

Thanks Teresa ..... I loved this stylist when I was in MD. Of course, she's got Md prices, but I'll save up for them. I was never disappointed with the way she did my hair or cut it. I like the gal I'm with now ..... she's certainly been extremely generous as far as prices , but she has her own definite ideas and they don't always agree with what I want. But, you know how it is ..... she's family and I don't like doing this, but since I go up to MD every other Tues. anyhow, I'll just make an appt. with her those afternoons. Maybe I'll feel better if I again like my hair.........typical female, I guess.
abby

@amberpep Bravo Abby! Sounds like a great plan. Teresa