On New Years Eve, I was home alone and wanting to do something different so I dyed my hair pink. A couple of days later I was at the butchers and the butcher said to me "You're looking *teeny pause* very original today" In the same moment that I smiled and said "Thanks!" I realised it maybe wasn't meant entirely as a compliment.
"Will it last all year?"
I assured him I am much too lazy for it to last much more than a week.
I handed him his money and as he gave me change, he clasped my hand with both of his and wished me a Happy New Year.
And for just that brief moment I felt oddly cherished by an almost stranger.
The photo is over a year old and my haircut is different now but this is the colour.
"Teeny pause"? Buy more meat! Maybe he could cherish you!
ReplyDeletehaha! I don't buy enough to make any difference at all but I've been a customer there since before he owned the business
DeleteWe need a picture of your pink hair. The other day, I told Tommy I wanted to color my hair pink.
ReplyDeleteIt's nearly washed out now but it was a bit of fun :)
DeleteI think you look great in the pink! Very subtle. I do a pink rinse every now and then - I always get compliments.
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Lovely to see you here, Ms Scarlet! Pink hair is a tonal match to your name!
DeleteFeeling cherished is always a plus. And I hope you feel 'in the pink' all year.
ReplyDeleteI see what you did there!
DeleteWhat a nice moment. I remember nice moments from strangers vividly. They make such an impact.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely moment and I wrote it here so I would remember. You should tell us some of yours, Andrew
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