Vacation in t-minus eight days.

So I accidentally dyed my hair pink this weekend. The original plan was to put some bright red streaks in my hair, kind of like this, so I went to Sally and picked up some semi-permanent color in a lovely bright red. I left it on the appropriate amount of time, but instead of coming out bright red it is more of a bright pink. That's cool, though, I can rock the pink. Plus it matches my new glasses.

I also got my hair trimmed on Saturday and had them cut some bangs, but she didn't cut them short enough and they were making me crazy, so last night I took the scissors to them. Normally I would not do such a thing, because hair cutting is not one of my talents. I have gotten a bunch of compliments on them today, though, so apparently no one can tell how incredibly uneven* they are.

In short: I am going to look SUPER CLASSY in NYC.

Oh, speaking of classy, several months ago I bought an Etienne Aigner purse from ebags on super clearance discount. It's very grown-up for me, which is not my usual style, so I was considering returning it. But it's the perfect size for carrying an iPad, plus it's a rich lady bag, so I thought I'd bring it to New York with me and look all civilized and stuff. Yesterday I had it with me when I went to my sister's house to work out. Once she was done being scandalized by my hair she noticed my purse and said, "That's a really nice bag. It's not you at all."

Thanks, Sis! THANKS. I am not classy, is what she was saying**. Granted, I have pink hair, and I often look as though I spend my weekends competing in the roller derby, but whatever. I can totally be classy.

Also today I am wearing my new ring. It's not classy either! But I am carrying my new purse anyway.

In big bang news, I told myself that if I could write 1000 words today, I would not drop out of au_bigbang. After spending my morning manning the Periodicals Room, I am at 1002 words. Go me! Also it's a completely different story from any of my previous sign-ups. 'Cause that's how I roll.

Tonight when I get home I am going to put together the skirt I am sewing for my trip. It's going to be SO CUTE. I will be sure to post pictures.
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* Sorry, Mom! You can fix them when I see you again.
** Whatever, she's just jealous of my bag and my mad bargain shopping skills. Seriously, I got a really good deal on that purse.