IT’S GROWING……
My scalp is covered with baby fine (mostly white) hair. It’s coming in a little patchy and measuring from 1/4″ to 3/4″ in some places. I love feeling it with my hands!
I very rarely cover my head now, mostly because its been so hot, but also because I’ve become used to the way it feels naked (not bad!). I’ve always walked the greenbelt and am comfortable with the fact that some folks are ‘greeters’ and some are ‘avoiders’ as they walk, cycle, push carriages, ride skate boards towards and around me. What’s different these days is that EVERYONE goes out of their way to be extra warm and friendly to the bald gal…..!!! I’m not really sure exactly why, but I guess it has something to do with the human desire to help the victim or they’re thinking “there but for the grace of God…..”. Maybe they’re glad to see that the lady who obviously has had chemo is feeling well enough to exercise, or maybe they think it’s brave to be trotting that bald head out in public. I know that at least one woman had some explaining to do to a little girl who stopped in her tracks and stared with amazement at my head. The mom may have been a little mortified, but I was quite amused, keep in mind I’ve dyed my poodles unnatural colors with no shame at all!
Today a young man was walking toward me on the path, he smiled and tipped his hat to reveal a bald scalp, I really loved that.
Sure, being bald is really more comfortable in the heat and humidity. Showering is a snap. I’ve saved a fortune on blow drying, shampoo, conditioner, hair cuts and coloring. Clearly my baldness brings out the best in other people.
In spite of these many pluses I’m really excited about my hair growing back. I’m just wondering what I’ll have to talk about….
Filed under: Uncategorized
