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my dready friday

Discussion in 'Dreadlocks' started by mandyland, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. mandyland

    mandyland Senior Member

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    So ever since I started dreading Ive worn my hair up to work because a.] Its a frizzy mess and when its down I feel like a homeless man...and b.] the kids I work with have flexibility issues and I didnt want to freak them out with "new" hair. Today however, was a very lazy friday. I slept in till the last possible second and then just didnt feel like messin with my hair...so I left it down! I was kinda scared going to see my first client...cuz he's actually the worst....he's 3...has severe autism and has complete meltdowns when faced with change. I walked in and his mom looked at me and smiled the biggest smile and said I looked cute today! I sure wasnt expecting to get any compliments on my hair...then the little guy I work with came running up and pointed at my hair....I kneeled down and let him play with it...he loved it! =] It totally made my morning. Then I went to a meeting where once again I was a little nervous about the reaction I would get from my hair....but all the folks I work with and the parents that I consult all said they loved my hair and asked me why I dont wear it down more!!!! Caaraaazy! Anyways...it was a nice way to end the work week! =]

    Have a great weekend everybody!!!
    xoxoxo
     
    mandyland, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. hestilowt

    hestilowt Member

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    awesome! with as many bad experiences as there are between jobs and dreads it's AWESOME that you had a good one!

    im happy for you and your good dready friday :D
     
    hestilowt, Apr 17, 2009
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  5. daisymelan

    daisymelan Professional fence sitter

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    OH Mandy! That must have just absolutely melted your heart! I can just imagine a little dude absolutely amazed at your hair. Actually, kinda makes sense as it's so tactile but I guess I would have originally thought the same as you. =) Big smiles for you! May your happy dready Friday continue!
     
    daisymelan, Apr 17, 2009
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  7. vigilanteherbalist2

    vigilanteherbalist2 Senior Member

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    what an awesome friday!
     
    vigilanteherbalist2, Apr 17, 2009
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  9. hax

    hax Member

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    that is very cool
     
    hax, Apr 17, 2009
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  11. Luxiebow

    Luxiebow Senior Member

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    thanx for sharing Mandy that is such a sweet story and I'm happy that your dreads went down well;)so cute that the lil boy loved them. he must just realli love you!
     
    Luxiebow, Apr 17, 2009
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  13. mandyland

    mandyland Senior Member

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    It never occured to me either that dreads would be a good sensory toy for special needs children! All the more reason to keep my hair dreadin! =]
    Thanks for the kind words everybody! Today is just an all around great day!
     
    mandyland, Apr 17, 2009
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  15. Domikatetrix

    Domikatetrix if your naaaaaaaaaaasty

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    I'm happy for you mandy! and i hope the your dreadies keep getting all the love they deserve!!
     
    Domikatetrix, Apr 17, 2009
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  17. zilla939

    zilla939 Thought Police Lifetime Supporter

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    aww dude what an amazing day :cheers2:
     
    zilla939, Apr 17, 2009
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  19. VULGAR

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    very cool, reading yer post actually made me smile, and i dont do that very much..lol glad ya had a good day
     
    VULGAR, Apr 17, 2009
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  21. mandyland

    mandyland Senior Member

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    Oh yay! Im glad my happyness has rubbed off on ya'll...especially you vulgar! =]
     
    mandyland, Apr 17, 2009
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  23. scatteredleaves

    scatteredleaves Smelly Hobo

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    oh thats so great mandy :) that really made me smile.
     
    scatteredleaves, Apr 17, 2009
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  25. BrotherMat

    BrotherMat Member

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    I have dreadlocks, and my girlfriends brothe rhas autism, so i know EXACTLY what you mean wither the whole "change" part

    He likes my dreads anyway btw lol ;)
     
    BrotherMat, Apr 19, 2009
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