I Live in Hope
How long has it been? How much longer must I endure this agony?
Every day the same. My mind in constant turmoil. Should I take matters into my own hands? Dare I take the risk, knowing how it could all end in disaster?
I’m at a stage where I no longer look in the mirror. I have aged beyond all recognition, even to myself.
And every night… the same dream.
A salon door opens. An angel of mercy beckons me in. Apron tied and masked up, she brandishes her trusty scissors and tube of hair colourant.
I live in hope.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleLinda I don’t know whether to laugh or cry! You’ve just told the story of my life. I have that same dream … just a few more weeks now, and I can take the coverings off all the mirrors. You made my day ???
I’m so glad I put a smile on your face Juma. I’ve actually got an appointment in 4 weeks time and I will be counting the days!
Hi Juma, just an update. I am now happy to once again look myself in the mirror having visited my hairdressing angels of mercy a few weeks ago! I printed my story out and took it along. They loved it and asked if they could frame it and hang it on the wall!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWonderful! I especially like the fact that they loved your story and want to frame it and hang it on the wall! Fame at the Hairdressers – a new story! ?
Very simple idea well told with suspense. I confess I have been on DIY tube and scissors for a year now.
Thank you Susan. I have total respect for you. I’m still haunted by an attempt to ‘go blonde’ in my youth and ending up orange.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI love that you can’t tell where you’re going with this story until the second to last paragraph. Thank goodness for Casting, I can’t last more than a fortnight without a refresh! I wish I could remember the good dreams ?
That was my goal Carrie. Glad you liked it. Those good dreams will be back, hopefully.
The story ends in an optimistic note despite the agonising dilemma. Excellent Linda!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you Dipayan.
You’re welcome.
Despite the protagonist’s agony, he/she still manages to think positively at the end. And I really like the phrase “I live in hope”, same as me despite our hard life I am living in hope every day.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleNever give up hope Lotchie, it is the one thing that keeps us all going. Thank you for your comment.
Yes. Thank you for lifting me, Linda. I will keep on going no matter what, for my children.
A hair-raising story Linda! Just think, you will soon be able to take your hat off when you answer the door, and if you have a cat, he will soon return!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHa Ha, no cat Eric but that hat has certainly been put to use. Counting down the days now, 20 more and I will be a new woman!
A million-hair.
Linda, I can certainly relate. I am in serious need of hair colour and I must admit, I have been eyeing the diy products in the shops, but thought it is probably unwise to attempt. I might just ruin the progress the hairdressers made, rectifying my previous attempts. I vividly remember when I did it myself a day before our daughter’s baptism. Only to realise, getting ready for church that morning, that… Read more »
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’ve had disasters too Marianna! Like you I don’t want to ruin my hairdressers amazing work. Thanks for reading and commenting, this was fun to write.
What an interesting story, Linda! However, it does make me sad because it makes me miss even more going to the hairdresser.
They opened up in England yesterday Katy and hopefully will now stay open. We all miss our hairdressers!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThat is really nice to hear! I hope you make an appointment soon and experience the magic of your story.
I indeed love this. There are so many things we have failed trying to do on our own. I hope she gets to look at the mirror with confidence very soon. I’m glad also she hasn’t thrown hope away.
Thank you so much Thompson. This story is loosely based on my own experience but the good news is that I have a hair appointment next week! Hooray! I appreciate your time reading and commenting.
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