Friday Mishmash

Getting serious here for a minute - backstory is that a couple of weeks ago, there was a murder in our town.  A knife and a gun were used.  Arrested was an 18-year-old high school senior, who basically did this because he wanted to kill someone - he had no connection to the couple that he attacked.  So on Halloween night, among all of the cute and fun trick-or-treaters, we answered the door to one lone boy, holding a fake bloody knife and wearing a dark hooded costume pulled low over his face.  He was looking down and didn't say anything.  I tried to peek under to see his face and he just ducked down further.  I ended up tossing some candy into his bag and shut the door, but I've been disturbed ever since.  Not only was this creepy, but it was bad judgement, in my opinion, to act that way, especially after what had happened.  I realize he is probably just a clueless teenager, but sometimes, they need to be clued in.  And I'm mad at myself for not confronting the young man and saying something.  Sorry, I know this isn't the usual stuff I write about, but it's been bothering me.  Would you have said something?

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OK, in happy fun things, I got my hair cut and highlighted yesterday - I feel like a new woman!  Of course, I spent the week leading up to the appointment trying to figure out if I should keep the curly style, or go to a more sleek, blow-dried look for winter.  Luckily, my hairdresser worked her magic, and while I left with it dried straight, I will also be able to do curls, if I want.

 Still fairly long, which I like.

I got highlights AND lowlights this time - supposedly more of a natural look, and also helps to cover the gray, which is becoming quite prominent, dang it.

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I had my four week post-op follow-up appointment on Wednesday, and overall my doctor is pleased with my progress.  He did notice that some scar tissue is building up on one of my incisions and demonstrated, painfully, how he wanted me to do some massage to break it up.  He said my range of motion is pretty good but now I need to do some runner's stretches (the one where you have your foot on the ground behind you and lunge forward) to improve it.  As for running, well, he thinks I'm more likely to be about another four weeks away from it, and honestly, I'm not surprised given how much it still hurts.  I'm OK with that - but if it goes beyond four weeks, then heads are gonna roll! ;)

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If you are lucky enough to live near a lucy store, please know that they are having their annual birthday sale on Saturday, with 25% off the entire store, and they will also be giving additional goodies to shoppers.  Have I mentioned that I live nowhere NEAR a lucy store?  Sadness.  But, I will be having a product review and giveaway in the future, so yay for that!

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Pinterest Pin of the Week:

In honor of all of us bloggers whose arms could be just a tad bit longer for our self-portraits!

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I am excited to tell you that Fashion Friday will return next week, because beginning Monday, I am starting my seasonal job once again at James Avery, and I get to dress up!  Not sure what I'm more excited over - the job, or being able to wear something other than shorts and a swimsuit.  Kind of a combination, actually, because I also get to wear the jewelry while I'm there.  Win-win!

Have a great weekend!