Melanie's Mostly Writing

Well, I’ve calmed down a bit after my hair disaster yesterday, but it’s been replaced by extreme regret. I wish I had never touched my hair! It will take over a year for it to grow out, so 2026 is the year of the black bob. I arrived at school and the comments ranged from shocked to complimentary. Some of the kids just stared, some thought teacher looked funny. Two laughed at me.

I guess New Year is the time for reinvention but I’ve had enough already. Gel nails are one thing. I like them. They grow out in a few weeks too. But hair! I’m not messing with it anymore. I got my eyebrows waxed too, but I don’t look like me anymore in the mirror. I wanted to have a new look and 2026 would be my year of transformation, but it feels like a mistake so far. I can still diet and exercise. That can’t do any damage. I’m going to begin once I get over the shock of what I’ve done to myself.