Vanity, Oh Vanity

Today I decided to color my hair myself. I use to have Corrine's help with this, but now with her being almost 18, going to college and having a boyfriend to boot, I figured it was time to go it alone. Let me tell you what an experience, so I thought I would share this journey. I decided about a year ago that it was worth saving $200.00 to attempt this myself. I absolutely enjoyed the whole salon "experience" but I could not justify the price. I wonder at what age I will just let it all go and have my natural grey hair color. Well, 39, ok almost 40 is way too young.

I have been blogging about my security in Christ alone. Well, for me to post these photos should show how He has grown me out of my "fear of man".

*You have been warned, proceed at your own risk*

This is my mess, on the window, on the door and on the floor!


This is me, a mess, as you see it is all over!



Another view of it on my cheek, on my ear, on my chin!



So, while my head is cooking, I decide to whiten my teeth. This is a two week process and you apply these strips two times a day. I also have sensitive teeth, so now my head is on fire and my mouth hurts.



Isn't this just so beautiful? I look like a cross between Medusa and something out of Nightmare On Elm Street!

So, now my timer goes off and I jump in the shower. I start rinsing when I decided to open my eyes to see this mess and if I could capture it on film. Not a good idea! So, now my head, my teeth and my eyes are burning. My shower looked like someone was being killed. I couldn't get the picture because I noticed the longer I let the stain sit now my shower was not coming clean.



This is my hair on heat and air! I have been toldthat i would some day be thankful for thick hair. That day has not come yet!



Ahhh... the sweet invention of The Straightening Iron and make-up!



So, for the next week my hair will be worn down. I have black hair, blue eye make-up and bluish stains. I look like a bruise!

My lesson of the day?

1 Peter 3:3-4,

"Your adornment must not be merely external--braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. " ;)