He thinks my tractor is sexy

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I couldn’t take the “Omigawd, when did you get so many gray hairs?!” exclamations anymore.  Thank you helpful friends and acquaintances, but pointing out my gray hairs is akin to “Hey!  You have cellulite!” or “Wow, your muffin top is looking extra wiggly!”  Why do well-meaning people fail to realize that most people are very aware of their own physical appearance in a very detailed way?

Yes, I am under 30 and in possession of many gray/white/silver/whatever hairs.  This may surprise you, but for some of us it is simply genetic destiny to go “gray” early.  I remember finding my first white hair when I was 15; they have only multiplied since.  Over the years I have dyed my hair for fun; now, for the first time, it was to “cover grays.”  Oh, and to smooth out the 2-tone condition it has been in since I quit dying it when I was pregnant.

Guys get to be “distinguished” looking and all us women get is “old.”  Why do we have to change every naturally occurring phenomenon that happens to our bodies?  Our beauty standards seem to be set in stone on some things.  We shave, pluck, wax, powder, dye, straighten, curl, etc. everything.  Why can’t we at least have gray hair?

Despite common perception of the inherent “oldness” of gray hair, my husband told me he kind of digs it.  He apologized if it sounded “weird” which I quickly assured him was the opposite of what I thought (of his comment).  And I promise I wasn’t bribing him in any way to say such a thing, it was genuine.   And I thought “That is pretty cool.  And good thing too, because these puppies are just gonna keep increasing each year and I am sure I will eventually tire of dying it.”  What a great guy!

Permalink | November 14th, 2009

5 Responses to “He thinks my tractor is sexy”

  1. Amy Pinner Says:
    November 15th, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    you’ve got a sweet guy!

  2. marathonmom Says:
    November 15th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    I’d take a few more gray hairs in exchange for getting rid of some cellulite!

  3. Joy Says:
    November 19th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Yeah, you tell ‘em lady! You’re doing just fine on the grey hair front. One of my friend’s mothers had a full head of grey hair at 22……

  4. gayle Says:
    November 20th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    That’s pretty great that he thinks that! I remember when that happened at 15. I have found a few but not many.

    I agree with the rest of your email—why do women have to work so hard to “look good”, why can’t we just look natural and be seen as beautiful that way—because WE ARE. :)

    Same goes for clothing—men can wear the same suit and pants and a different tie every day and be fine, but when we repeat outfits, God forbid!

    Though, I do have to admit, sometimes it is fun to wear different makeup, style my hair differently, and wear a fun outfit, so maybe it’s give and take. :D

  5. Jenny Says:
    December 2nd, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    What a sweet husband! : ) And welcome to “Club Sparkle.” It’s happy here – everything is shiny!

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