My hair and other vanities.

I re-dyed my hair red.

Only this time, its fire-engine red. And now I look like a Japanese anime character.

I am slightly scared of its vivid-ness, but I am mollified by the fact that it will calm down with a few washes. I don't know why I have such an affinity for red hair. I know it is a deep-rooted love, beginning somewhere in my childhood, but that's all I know; in the past few years this dream of being a red-headed beauty has become a reality with the help of a sister with skills and a box of dye. Its not that I didn't like my previous color, its just the fact that I like this better, and also feel like it fits my personality better. (Come on, nothing says "passionate, fun-loving, and possibly has a fiery temper" better than the color red...)

I'll admit that the hair change has become a part of my identity, but I think I love the fact that it makes me happy more than anything else. I know as Christian women, we're not supposed to find our beauty in our appearance, but in our attitude and behavior....But for me, this going red trend has a lot more to do with bringing me a bit of joy than being gorgeous. Now, my obsession over my face is another story, but for now, I will enjoy the red-headedness and the joy it brings :)