Written By Donna M. Atwood Hello everyone! All the non-science people who landed on my blog today will be happy to know that this post has nothing to do with geometry and genetics. Instead, I’m going to get into normal, everyday stuff – starting with the fact that I joined a gym. To be honest, I’m feeling more than a little intimidated about this. Secondly, I have a hair appointment next week. Since I’m utterly terrified about getting my hair done, let’s start with what'll likely be at least somewhat physically painful: the gym. My Trip to the Gym I guess you might say that the wise old owl in me, (one of my spirit animals) knew better than to try establishing a workout routine on top of a writing routine. This is why I intentionally waited to make an appointment with one of the local gyms until this blog challenge was nearing its end. Sometimes I amaze myself at how much common sense I have. Frankly, I really do need to tap into it a lot more often. : ) With my gym appointment in hand, I went in today and spoke with a handsome and physically fit, young man. Right away, I felt a little out of sorts because it’s been since 2019 that I’ve routinely worked out. Back then, I started an exercise routine and saw some amazing results. Unfortunately, the Covid pandemic as well as a cross-county move, quickly put an end to fitting into my skinny jeans. Once I left New York and settled into Arizona, working out took a back seat after I realized just how much my mom needed my help. She told me that some extended family members had taken advantage of her – even going so far as to break into her financial accounts. I was angry to find this out. I was also heartbroken. The sad truth, as I’ve since discovered, is that many elderly people endure this kind of cruelty. They are often taken advantage of by strangers on the phone. Even worse, people nearest to them sometimes steal jewelry, cash, bottles of alcohol and documents. Additionally, once an older person gives up driving, cars often end up disappearing, or are only partially paid for by family members or neighbors. Fortunately, my mom spoke up about what was going on, and I’ve been able to help her with this as well as a variety of medically related issues. As for the gym itself, once I arrived today, I was glad that I shared what has been happening over the last couple of years. As it turned out, the young man with whom I had the appointment, completely understood just how hard it is to be a caregiver to an older parent. That’s because he himself had experienced this! Right away, I felt my shoulders relax. We finished our discussion, and he showed me around the facility, making sure to introduce me to his staff along the way. Each time, I flashed a friendly smile and reiterated that I’m likely to need their help – at least in the beginning. Luckily, I saw other beginners in the facility as well. Knowing me, as much as I adore people, I’ll probably makes lots of new friends in no time. As for any muscle aches, what's there to worry about? The way I look at it is, exercising will give me a great excuse to get a massage every now and then. : ) What's my next hair color going to be? My Hair Conundrum The second “normal life” thing that’s happening is that I have a hair appointment. No big deal, right? Wrong – at least for me. That's because, instead of potentially experiencing physical pain, I'm anticipating a certain degree of psychological discomfort. The reason I’m so nervous about this is because I’m tired of fighting my gray hair. Actually, my natural hair is more of a tinsel silver, so every time it grows out, I’m left with what I refer to as a skunk stripe on top of my head. Since my hair grows quickly, it’s hard to maintain my brunette color. As a result, I’ve decided it’s time for me to make yet another change – this time to my hair color. I’m not sure how this is going to turn out, but I’m leaning towards incorporating highlights and low lights (brown, silver and blonde). Or perhaps just moving toward an ash blonde/light brown color. Whatever I do, I want to be able to wear either gold or silver jewelry. I’m also considering my skin tone and the colors of clothing I wear most often. The images above are the shades I’m presently considering (although the picture on the right is probably too warm-toned for me). If anyone reading this post has experience with moving from darker to lighter hair due to turning gray, I'm ALL EARS! As always, thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog. Again, if you have any advice regarding my hair situation, please leave a comment below...I can't tell you how much I appreciate your thoughts! Same goes for resuming a gym routine. Wishing you love and light, Donna M. Atwood ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna M. Atwood, founder of ALIEN EXPERIENCERS NETWORK is also an American writer of suspenseful paranormal and science fiction as well as spiritually based non-fiction. In her fictional works, she draws upon her B.A. in psychology to develop flawed and complex characters, while her background as a nanotechnology start-up owner serves as the foundation for her sci-fi's exciting, futuristic technologies. In addition, as a trained massage therapist and ET/UAP experiencer, when it comes to her non-fiction writings, Ms. Atwood is comfortable exploring some of the more esoteric aspects of the human condition. Ms. Atwood is known for reaching out to other experiencers as she maintains that there is nothing more important than supporting one another during this time of ascension. Donna M. Atwood graduated Summa Cum Laude from Argosy University with a B.A in Psychology and Magna Cum Laude from the prestigious Center for Natural Wellness with a Diploma in Massage Therapy. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the American Massage Therapy Association, the Exoconsciousness Group, the New York Writers Association and Rave Reviews Book Club. Additionally, she proudly supports Phoenix, Arizona's chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Currently, Ms. Atwood resides in Tucson, Arizona where she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her grand dog, Luna. She is also frequently sighted around Scottsdale, Arizona where she is known to scour the area for that perfect bottle of wine, unusual cheeses and other culinary delights. She also makes a point of visiting Sedona, Arizona where she partakes of its vibrant arts community, New Age shops, and world-class hiking. CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR: Website Categories All
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1/27/2023 07:24:43 pm
I quit the gym during COVID and haven't returned. I created a little gym in my house and walk the neighborhood, and it works for me because it saves me the to and fro of driving, but I'm not a social butterfly and prefer solitude when I work out. Still, kudos to you for getting back to that routine! 1/27/2023 10:45:15 pm
Hi Yvette! Yes, I agree with what you're saying; I think this will take several sittings at the salon. The last thing I want the stylist to do is to damage my hair, so slow and steady is perfectly fine. Besides, too much change at once will probably freak me out! Best wishes, Donna 1/27/2023 08:07:18 pm
Hi Donna--I quit going to the gym during the pandemic and haven't gone back, either. I have a little thing at home called a Cubii, which is kind of a sit down elliptical machine. It's really neat. I can use it while I'm watching Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune with my husband every night. 1/27/2023 10:49:36 pm
Hi Wanda! I've never heard of the Cubii before, I need to check that out! As for your natural highlights, what you're describing is all the rage! Lord knows I'm probably going to spend a fortune to achieve what you have naturally. You're a lucky lady! Best wishes, Donna : ) 1/28/2023 06:05:56 am
Wanda, good luck at the gym! I went for awhile about a thousand years ago, but now just ride my exercise bike. One thing about a membership, tho - it will cause you to keep going to justify the cost. So that's a plus! As for hair - the silver streak sounds nice, couldn't you keep it and maybe add a few more? A streak is better than "salt and pepper" so maybe just own it and play it up! 1/29/2023 06:39:01 pm
Thank you, Maura Beth! Yes, I will have to go to the gym because I'm working with a personal trainer, so, I guess there's no getting out of it. Lol! My hair is basically totally silver at this point. I supposed I could own it, but I'm not psychologically ready just yet. My daughter doesn't sound too excited about me doing anything but keeping it brown. At this point, I don't know what I'm going to do. Thank you very much for your words of encouragement. Getting older is hard, at least in some ways! Lol! Best wishes, Donna : ) 1/28/2023 09:10:14 am
Hi, Donna. The less I say about the gym, the better. Enjoy it, and keep it up! 1/29/2023 06:43:41 pm
Hi Patty...oh my goodness, you're right! I can always change it! In my mind, this has been a forever type of thing. If I hate my new color, I can always go back. Thank you for reminding me!!! By the way, the fact that you have a lot of your original color is amazing. My boyfriend is in his 70s and he's the same way. Oh well, this is a new adventure. Thanks, Patty! Best wishes, Donna : ) 1/29/2023 04:09:53 pm
I've been fighting gray since my twenties. The shock of my brother's car accident and his two-year coma gave me my first gray hair at age 23. In my thirties and forties, I was able to pull them out. Then came the endless battle. Now, two weeks after coloring, they pop out. I tried going lighter, but the lighter color didn't cover my gray. I've gone back to my medium brown. Since Covid began, I've been coloring at home, but the grays appear too quickly even for a salon. I hope your multi-color look works better. Good luck! 1/29/2023 06:50:41 pm
Hi Susanne! You and I have had a similar hair story. I was 27 when I saw my first three gray strands. In my late 30s or so, I had to begin regular coloring (well, I chose to). I went blonde for a short while in my forties, but it was too yellow and looked awful. Now I'm being very selective. A major change like light blonde, silver and brown lowlights may take awhile to perfect. My daughter seems to think I should stay brown, but I can't keep up with it. My hair, like yours, grows very quickly. All I can say is please pray for me. Lol!!! Leave a Reply. |
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