tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post8662236867261355253..comments2023-09-08T23:35:02.698-05:00Comments on A Girl in the Real World: Being Me...what does that mean?Just Jinnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308364282822980489noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-65209130680868564792007-10-22T16:16:00.000-05:002007-10-22T16:16:00.000-05:00So, what color is your hair now? I have hot pink,...So, what color is your hair now? I have hot pink, regular pink and baby pink hair extensions. All in support of Breast Cancer awareness month. I have to say, I am a kid's art teacher, so my kids and their parents think it is cool and not too surprising. My church "peeps" however, have surprised me with their funny looks and even one pretty snarky comment. (Although she is pregnant and I forgave her, not to mention I'm pretty sure it is just wrong to curse at someone in church!) I was surprised at the church people reaction. Oh well. In the end... I say--go for it! Maybe try a few extensions first, see if you like it, before you totally change.<BR/><BR/>My "what if" is a tattoo. Polka dot witchis my pal and she inspired me with her nose ring. But, I'm still a little skittish about a tattoo...or maybe the correct word is chicken.jillypoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951224240914478371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-86661219511970583822007-10-21T22:21:00.000-05:002007-10-21T22:21:00.000-05:00My workplace is extremely conservative, so I have ...My workplace is extremely conservative, so I have to dress very preppy to be taken seriously. I would probably dress pretty preppy anyway, so it's not much of a big deal. I wish I could occasionally break out the pink hair without it being a big deal! Post a picture once you do the pink stripe!-R-https://www.blogger.com/profile/03106445268257079599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-62838119728037173162007-10-21T21:05:00.000-05:002007-10-21T21:05:00.000-05:00thanks for stopping by my blog. did you know that...thanks for stopping by my blog. did you know that i got my nose pierced when i was 33? and that i dye my hair all sorts of colors. you do what you think would be fun. if you think it expresses you, it does!Caroleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515775952251866650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-26240547578661530362007-10-18T20:26:00.000-05:002007-10-18T20:26:00.000-05:00Found your blog via NaBloPoMo. Glad I did.Found your blog via NaBloPoMo. Glad I did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-4375506979061208322007-10-17T04:01:00.000-05:002007-10-17T04:01:00.000-05:00I'm with the others - I say go for it!If it's some...I'm with the others - I say go for it!<BR/><BR/>If it's something that's really been on your mind, then it's something you're meant to do - simple as that. And if you find that you don't like it, it IS only hair, and it's easy to fix.<BR/><BR/>Go for it girl! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-16243657661179704942007-10-16T17:26:00.000-05:002007-10-16T17:26:00.000-05:00Oh and pss.October is breast cancer awareness mont...Oh and pss.<BR/>October is breast cancer awareness month. If people give you crap about pink hair, you could always say you're doing your part to show support for boobies! ;oPJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787799034553148596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-91491937635671974882007-10-16T17:25:00.000-05:002007-10-16T17:25:00.000-05:00Hot pink hair would totally rock on you! For one, ...Hot pink hair would totally rock on you! For one, you have the dark hair and pink chunks look fabo on dark hair. Two, you have those beautiful eyes, so again, the pink and the dark are you just going to add more sex appeal to the sexy thing you've already got going on.<BR/><BR/>I do understand, though, the idea that others don't perceive us the way we see ourselves. As social beings, that's one of our greatest obstacles. Oh, and for the record, I didn't die my hair pink until I was 30! <BR/><BR/>I don't think things like tats or funky hair is about age, necessarily, I think it's about attitude. Not necessarily some punk rock or hipster attitude (though I'm sure it helps), but more of a "I'm spunky and I'm fun and I don't care what you think" attitude. It's a little less "down with the man" than rock-n-roll tradition. :o) I didn't find that 'tude until my late 20's, early 30's. Prior to then, I was very plain jane and felt obligated to fit into some cookie-cutter mold of what a mother and military spouse should be. I wasn't really happy though. I felt lost and disconnected with everyone, but mostly with the person I felt I was inside. As silly as it is, it really is important to have your outside match how you feel in the inside, otherwise there's this underlying battle brewing and either way, you lose a part of who you really are. I did it out a fear of judgment (fear is so crippling), but one day I realized that this is my life, my choice and the only one responsible for my inner happiness was me. And if that meant trying blue hair (something I'd wanted to do for 10 years), then by golly, so be it! The only reason my hair isn't dyed now is because some stupid stylist burned the bageezies out of it back in March and I told myself I'd wait until winter before putting bleach to it again.<BR/><BR/>There are two running misconceptions about me, that I'm aware of. Certain people, because of my tats and piercings, think I'm way cooler than I really am. I have fashion cool moments, yes, and I have a couple of piercings and a few tattoos, but I'm basically a big dork. Other groups of people, again, because of the tattoos, think I can't possibly be homey or momsified, both of which I totally am. Because of these two misconceptions, I find myself on the outskirts of most social settings. I either don't know what to say to the people who are in fact really cool (who know tons about music and culture, the latest trends in whatever, etc.) and the other (conservative) people don't want to talk to me.<BR/><BR/>If you're of a certain religion belief, people assume you're one way.<BR/>If you're a stay at home mom, people assume you're a certain way.<BR/>If you're a military spouse...so on and so on. It's true no matter who you are, you're going to be perceived as a certain way until you prove otherwise. Sucky as it is, it's our lot in life as humans. So I try to match as much of my outside with how I feel on the inside and the rest simply comes from people getting to know me. If my outside prevents someone from wanting to know my inside, then good. I don't want people like that in my life anyway.<BR/><BR/>I say, be who you want to be. Pink hair, black hair, short hair, long hair or no hair. You'll be honoring yourself and there is no greater reward than that (okay, maybe besides the $1 million pay off from Publishers Clearinghouse) and those that love you best will embrace you. Those who can't handle it, well, screw 'em! It's their loss!<BR/><BR/>ps. apologies in advance for any spelling or grammar errors. i'm not proofing because I've got to get the balls to call up and quit my job. Sheesh..will blog about that fiasco tomorrow!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787799034553148596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-79767581158254807282007-10-16T13:19:00.000-05:002007-10-16T13:19:00.000-05:00I think that going with pink hair is a great expre...I think that going with pink hair is a great expression of yourself, especially if you want people to know more about who you really are and who you can be. Go for it (and post pictures)! When do you plan to have this done?<BR/><BR/>I've decided that when I finally get my double Master's, I'm going to get a nose stud, you know the very teeny-tiny kind right in the side of the nose. I love those although NO ONE sees me as being that type. <BR/><BR/>I do though and that is what counts!<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/><BR/>Karen Beth :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300061630944052384.post-28417271056420596882007-10-16T07:31:00.000-05:002007-10-16T07:31:00.000-05:00Hey there - found your blog while looking for thin...Hey there - found your blog while looking for things about pink hair. FWIW I don't think you are too old at all. I'm thinking about it (or some other color) for myself and I am 45 - now that *is* on the old side and I'm not sure about it. I think you will look cute with a "wilder" color if you want to go for it.Karen (Rosesandtea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10961559060567545163noreply@blogger.com