Sometimes everyone should spray paint their hair pink. My daughter loves the color pink, everything from pink pajamas to cotton candy. I think she would eat pink if she could. While we were at the school carnival this weekend, she ran to the booth to get her hair painted pink. There was no hesitation and certainly no worry about how massive amounts of pink would come out of her hair. She was so happy she couldn’t even get the words out when she saw her new pink hairdo in the mirror.
She wanted me to spray paint my hair too. I told her I was too old to get my hair painted pink. I told her only kids get their hair painted pink. Her attention was diverted to something else and she forgot about trying to convince me to get pink hair.
I thought to myself, I wouldn’t even go brunette or get brown highlights. Pink would be completely out of the question even though it would be for fun. As adults, we hesitate, we think, we pontificate, we list pro’s and con’s, we solicit advice and then we still don’t take a risk. We condition ourselves to stay static, to say that things are good as they are. We are too afraid of change.
I wonder how many opportunities we don’t take because we are too afraid. If you are not trying anything new, how much are you getting out of your life? You don’t necessarily have to take huge risks. You can start out small – pick a new ice cream flavor, change the way you part your hair, or try a new restaurant. You may not like the risk you take, but there is also an equal chance you may love the decision you made. It isn’t a life worth living, if you just do the same thing everyday.
I know it is scary. I know everyone is a little afraid of going pink, but sometimes it might bring you joy you didn’t expect to find.
Very well written. Your best entry to date.
Loved it!!!! I also think you would have looked fabulous with a little pink in your hair….Your daughter is adorable!
Loved the article! Rudri…I think you would look fabulous with a little pink in your hair! Your sweet daughter is adorable!
I know I left two comments…Wasn’t sure the first one took :)!
You have the greatest opening sentences. I really liked this post. I was kind of hoping it would end with a picture of you in pink hair, though. 😉 Great pic of Nandu, too!
You should definitely try the pink hair… you would look awesome! I love the picture you posted… Miss you!
“I think she would eat pink if she could. ”
Love it. And can’t believe our little ‘pinky’ is getting to be so grown up! 🙂
I am so excited to discover this wonderful world of Rudri! Miss ya’ll mucho.
Rudri, I love your piece about pink hair! We really should step out of our safe places sometimes. I’m thinking orange…
Rudri,
Taking a risk is takes on such lovely colors and hues in your blog …. I love the photo of your beautiful daughter – I think she could wear her hair any color and be fantastic!
See you Wednesday!
(ps: Kathie, I am thinking purple….)
Trish