So, now my co-teacher is....Mr. Kim. We have had a few "stormy days" lately. Since he has neglected to tell me certain things, I have been left to figure things out on my own. Even with and in these situations I try to be optimistic and still speak kind words and have kind thoughts toward him. When I feel like I do need to speak up for my self, there is no attitude in my tone (although I very easily could), and I think about what I am going to say before I let it come out of my mouth.
To add to this, my hair lady went to her country (Cameroon)...for Christmas. After talking to her husband, I learned that she won't be coming back until April or May. "What!?" I asked him. "What am I supposed to do with my hair? I was her best customer!" (I really am....) He laughed and told me that her "co-workers" could do my hair (none of whom I have ever seen at her shop). On top of that she is pregnant and due in May, so I know she won't be returning to do hair for a while.
So....I found a "new" lady from Nigeria. I am thankful that my hair turned out okay, but I will not be returning. The entire time I sat in her chair I was nervous, and she knew it. (I brought my own hair products from my hairdresser in the states.) As she was twisting my hair, I watched how much pomade she used and under my breath I said, "She is using too much!" She heard me. At first I wasn't going to make a big deal about it, but then I thought, I better speak up!!! So I did. She assured me that she wasn't using as much as I thought she was, but was putting it on the top of her hand so that she wouldn't have to keep on sticking her fingers in the container...
Super long story short, as soon as I got home you can already guess where I was...in the mirror! She (in my opinion) damaged (yes it is possible to damage dreads, especially when they are still in the "teenage stage") 3 of my locks! (I was H-O-T!!) It's only three but STILL! I do not play when it comes to my hair, just like any other black woman! I haven't gone through my entire head yet, and I HOPE that I don't find anymore.
From now until the time I return to the states in June, I will be doing my own hair. It is doable, I'm sure I can manage. I took a few "mental notes" when my hairdresser in the states was maintaining my hair. The only thing that I have to try to find now are hair clips. I went into a Korean salon and tried to ask where I could buy them (hair clips) in my (best) Korean (with the help of my dictionary). All three of the women tried to explain as best they could and in the end, one of the women gave me a clip. (?) Right. I thanked her nonetheless. Here's to yet another brand new adventure.........stay tuned.........
Sarah, you CRACKED ME UP! I can just see you sitting in the hair dresser chair. oh man, if only i was there filming.
ReplyDeleteWhere will you be when you are in the states in June? If we are close we should try to get together. I'd LOVE to see you.
Too funny! I will be in Houston! That would be WONDERFUL if we could get together!!!
ReplyDeleteWill you only be going to Houston?
ReplyDeleteDo you have email?
Yes ma'am SarahLouMitchell@yahoo.com...
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