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Jamie's that way also, and how many times does one get the opportunity to say amok? My life is often amok. I'm just fine, then something happens, or I'm informed of something, and there I am amok. If it weren't for my ability to forget the bad as soon as something good happens, I'd be swimming in in, and all you'd see would be an outstretched arm holding up the letter "A". Like in Sesame Street. But, you won't ever see that because I'm an eternal optimist, and the good will always conquer the bad. Of that, I have no doubt.

On the work front, an new phenomena is occurring. I have developed a reputation as a to-go-to person for curly hair. It was brought to my attention a few months ago that a new client found me on a website devoted to curly hair. Someone had written a review of me, then gone to my salon's website, then to me. I had no idea the curly hair website existed, or that I was on it. I'd say at least 6 new clients have been steered that way because of it, and there's at least a second review. I never think to check the site. Some of these clients have recommended their curly haired friends. Last week I did a new client who told me her boss (who I haven't done) heard about me and encouraged her to be the office guinea pig. She was thrilled with her hair and said she works with a lot of curly haired people. Besides the fact that I really love cutting curly hair, and can relate with curly issues, I'm thrilled to have new clients. In this economy, in my high end-ish salon, we're feeling the pinch. I'm thankful for every one of my clients. When I have a new one, and I've been getting a few a week, I'm always happy to see a head of curls, and so are they when they see me. When you have curly hair, it's not just the hair. You're a curly haired person.

I got to see Happyone and her husband last night. This was the second time he's come to me to do his hair. She and I chatted for a few minutes before I sent him back to get shampooed, then for a little bit afterward.

Well, time to get ready for work. It's dark and cloudy, but that's OK. It's a workday. Happy April 1!