Lately, I’ve been doing some spring cleaning, literally and figuratively. Yes, I know it’s not Spring. It just so happens that Autumn always feels like a fresh start, I think. It’s back-to-school time and it always brings up memories of fresh narrow-ruled paper, new crayons and sharpened pencils, and the crisp freshness in the air. I would much rather “Spring Clean” in the fall, because that’s when it feels right to me. Plus, the end of my relationship with Tyler has put me in the mood for new things.
In any event, I have started styling my hair a little shorter, a little darker and a little spikier. The most common compliments I get are that it brings out my eyes and makes me look spunky/sassy/adorable. I agree. It has given me a boost of confidence right when I needed it. I am unafraid — openly flirting with guys and ready for anything that life brings me. I know I’m beautiful, smart and funny, and if a guy doesn’t think that I fit with his idea of a woman, I couldn’t care less. There are men out there who think I’m gorgeous and who would be thrilled to spend time with me. I’m just going to take my time and look for them. And in the meantime, I’m going to flirt with every cute guy I see. INCLUDING that super hot security guard at work who just started working in the guard shack. Oh my heavens, he’s a tall drink of water! Next time he waves at me as I enter the hospital, I’m going to wave back. And maybe wink.
Speaking of guys, I’ve been asked out on a date already. I like him and I think he’s cute, but I can’t seem to find the time (honestly!) to get together with him. It will happen soon, though, and you’ll all hear about it when it does. Be kind to him, though — he reads my blog!
As far as my house goes, I’ve borrowed a husband (thanks, Kim!) and have given him a Honey-Do list to help me winterize my home. He’s going to do the stuff that I can’t, and within a few weeks, my yard will be fertilized, my gutters cleaned, my window wells secured, my flower beds weeded and mulched, my garage and basement cleaned and organized, and all my patio furniture safely stored away for the winter. And when that happens, I have the card table and the jigsaw puzzles ready to go. Lauren and I will cuddle up at night with mugs of hot chocolate and piece them together, one after another, as we hibernate the winter away.
Sounds like a fresh start to me!
Everyone needs a fresh start sometimes. It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut. It’s good to do something new… start over.
I clean my windows every fall. A habit from my childhood. I wish I had the face for short and spiked hair, oh and maybe 20 years back so I could pull it off.
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I totally agree about the spring cleaning thing. Fall seems like the real time for it. Hello in Spring you just want to get out of the house right???
I am the same way with “spring” cleaning and have always been. I guess it was always the subconscious in me screaming, “Clean for the new year, it’s almost Rosh Hashanah!”
I want to see your new hair!
I love fall. But hate cleaning.
So no time is a good time for me for spring cleaning. LOL
I purge closets and toys in the fall. Feels right. You sound good. I’m glad.