Year Two, Day 327: Well Haired and Lyfted!

I just got home from choir practice. 

I took "Lyft"!  It was such an incredible experience!

I think absolutely one of the highlights of our new high tech world, is being able to order a ride on your phone, and have a driver pop up on your screen in your neighborhood, literally one minute later.  "Brad" arrived 3 minutes after I ordered my ride!

I opened the door and said, "Hi Brad!" He grinned and said, "Hi Zita!"

And such began a very cheerful trek home.  Usually choir practice night, I have a friend drive me home.  He is my car pool. He and another lady have been meeting me in the neighborhood of my last piano student Tuesday evenings for the past year or so. It is on their way, so they just pull over in the Walgreen's parking lot, swoop me up and drive me to choir practice.

When I was living with my daughter and son-in-law, I would usually take the bus home. But this winter, the weather was so cold and frankly, foul, that they drove me home too.

Then when I moved out to Milwaukie, I discovered the bus that lets me off right in front of the church doesn't run in the evenings.  But, there is that two minute walk to my church office job every morning that makes up for it.

But choir practice night is late. And tonight my car pool dude was flying out to South Carolina right after practice.

So, I got brave and tried something new. And I'm glad I did!

The ride was only just over $10.  I could easily spend that at lunch. And I got home safe and warm.  Lyft also does promotions.  Like, if my friends take a first ride using my code, they get $5 off their first ride and I also  get credit!  So, if you are so inclined:
 https://www.lyft.com/invite/ZITA17827?p=b

My ride was especially appreciated tonight. I am so tired! I did finally call my doctor. They set me up with an appointment Friday.  I actually took the afternoon off from teaching. My lingering cough has been kicking my rear end.

And I just was weary. I needed to pamper myself.

So after my church job, I came home, practiced piano a bit and then headed to the gym. I had a nice workout and then I colored my hair!  At the gym!  It worked out really well. I got the foam color, so it wouldn't drip and stain my skin and clothes (and the gym walls).  Then I sat and played Words with Friends while the color developed. Then showered and "VOILA!"

I went a little darker this time. More like my natural color.  I like it.  It makes me feel younger, spunkier! Depending on the light, it looks dark brown, or dark auburn. But most shiny! :) I needed some shine! 

On a side note, there is another bus driver!  He has been making interesting conversation with me the last week or so. I, frankly have not been encouraging him too much. I remember what happened with the last two bus drivers!

But, I am flattered. I told my daughter.  Casually, over pho.

I said, "Um, there is another bus driver."

Without looking up from her pho, she said, "Maybe we should color your hair?"

LOL!

She knows me too well.

Ok, well I am well armed now perchance I step on his bus tomorrow.

Or should I saw, well "haired".

Ok.  Most tired am I. Sounding silly.

I wish you all a peaceful Monday evening.

Peace is such a lovely word. And it was my fruit of the spirit today (from Galatians 5:22-23).

I will talk to you tomorrow!

Peace out,

Zita :)