Because socks without seams are IMPORTANT!

So about a year ago I took the plunge and bought the expensive Bombas socks that are all over my Facebook. (I say "my" Facebook because I think we all see different ads based on what we've browsed or purchased--creepy!) I loathe sock seams that rub my toes.....I mean I really HATE it!! So when they advertised seamless toes AND for every pair you buy, they donate a pair to the needy? Worth a shot, right?? Well, Bombas are THE BOMB! Love, love, love them! So we are about a year into these original 8 pairs of socks and I now have 7 socks with a hole in the heel. They advertise a 100% happiness guarantee, no questions asked. So I wrote them about my holey socks. They asked a few questions and for pictures of the socks and BOOM.......sending me 4 new pair of socks on the house! GREAT customer service in a time when that seems to be non-existent! Try them out!!

Grombre

So…..I’m growing out my gray! There, I posted it so now it is “Facebook official”!! I have colored my hair since 1982. I can’t even calculate the hours spent in the chair or the dollars spent on maintaining my childhood blonde color! The decision comes in part due to the time in money which I no longer wish to invest, but also my skin has become super sensitive as I age and my scalp needs to be DONE! The response has been interesting to say the least! I think I freaked out my older sisters with this decision. Are they threatened if the “baby” of the family appears old, all will know they are OLDER? Lol My super tall son was walking beside me when the wind blew my hair. He almost snapped his neck spinning his head to stare at my gray roots in a double take. He felt bad and stated “I’ve just never noticed before!” But I still catch him sneaking looks. I’m afraid he thinks the walker is next! Lol Co-workers have informed me that “so and so” did it and it aged her 10 years! Then proceeded to talk about my hair choices behind my back, so I’ve been told. Are they speaking to my hair choices or their own insecurities? You do you, friends! Either way, it’s OKAY! My non-demonstrative husband could care less, and for once, I am thankful for his steady, all accepting love. I will be honest and say the grow out is going to be difficult! I have hidden behind great hair (well, I always TRY to have great hair!) most of my life. I didn’t worry quite enough about the rest of my body and I continue to try and improve that. But beyond the difficult 1-2 years for the grow out, I can say that right this moment, this feels so LIBERATING! I turned 55 this year. Up to this year of the “double nickel” as my dad fondly calls it, I have raised 3 amazing children. Two of those have married 2 more amazing humans I get to call family as well. I’m a proud grandma (MiMi) to 2 amazing little girls. My last amazing child graduates high school and will leave the nest this year. I survived divorce and made my ex one of my best friends and he will always be one of my favorite humans. I survived re-marriage to a 37-year-old bachelor that has taken some time to train, but he is almost perfect! 😊 He is “sparkly” which is what I call his gray and I love it! I passionately loved my job as an ER nurse for 30 years before plunging back into school to become a nurse practitioner. In that process, I had to take College Algebra and Statistics when I had not had math since 1980! My point is…….I decided I should be proud of every gray hair on my head! I have earned every damn one of them! It’s time to celebrate that women AGE! And it is OKAY! We are still our authentic, beautiful selves!! I have earned being taken seriously but I am no longer going to take myself quite so seriously! I may blog about it from time to time to keep myself honest and on task, so bear with me friends! Who could imagine there are social media support pages?? It is called “Grombre” on Facebook and Instagram, if anyone else is joining me in this process! Funny side note! When you type “grombre” into your phone, auto-correct tries to change it to “grim reaper” hahaha Maybe I should re-think this…….