(Day 44/122 of the experiment)
Waking up in a cold sweat, I thanked the Universe that today’s plan only included a consultation with the master, and not any drastic changes. I looked at the clock - 6:05. I decided that I wouldn’t fall asleep again, put on my sports sneakers, and went for a walk.
I don’t know how, but my legs brought me to the same pond where I first felt the joy of walking. I looked again at the same landscape and felt an incredible nostalgia. Not much time has passed, but how much I have changed – both outwardly and inwardly. It was as if I had been reborn, becoming a different person.
Now I wake up at 6:30, without cursing the whole world. Now I do sports not because I “have to,” but because I enjoy both the process and the results I see in the mirror. Now I can proudly say that I have become much more confident in myself and that I love myself unconditionally almost every minute of my life – I don’t have to prove anything to anyone to know and feel like a good person. And now I clearly understand that I don’t want to return to my past life – and it’s not even about the pair with May or the Volvo S90. I feel comfortable living in Pidhaytsi, I feel calm in the big city when there’s no empty hustle and waste of time on the same logistics, as in any big city.
After the breathing exercises by the pond, I felt such a surge of energy that I wanted to talk to my parents and grandmother. Rushing home, I called them via video link. I realized that I even looked at them differently. I love these people unconditionally and am grateful to them for my life, upbringing, and the time we spent together. I no longer harbor resentment for my parents leaving me with my grandmother and spending almost my entire life without them.
The conversation turned out to be so heartfelt that an hour flew by like ten minutes. I made breakfast, relaxed on Instagram, and started getting ready for the hairdresser.
Lilia, as always, was very punctual and arrived at the meeting place five minutes early. She told me that the master Olga has been taking care of her hair since the year Lilia moved to the big city.
The consultation with the hairdresser took about half an hour. Olga suggested starting with a SPA day for my hair. To restore the structure, add nourishment and vitamins. This way I will be able to grow long, healthy, and beautiful hair, rather than dry and damaged. Then we will trim and dye my mane. I have two days to choose the color and haircut I would like.
After the salon, Lilia and I went for dinner at a Georgian restaurant. What I want to say is – khinkali and khachapuri contain some kind of drug, as they very quickly elevate your mood and desire to live!
(Day 45/122 of the experiment)
My body couldn't take it anymore, and I started the morning with a workout – it lasted only seven minutes, so I think it didn't harm my lips. Today I will spend the whole day in the salon. I feel like a heroine in some reality show where unattractive women are turned into true winners of beauty contests.
To avoid getting bored, I tossed a book and headphones into my bag. While I sit in the chair, I can also write a couple of posts for Instagram.
After the procedures were finished, I stepped out and realized how hard the work is for superstars and even harder for beauty industry professionals. After a day in the beauty salon, I was more tired than after a full working day. First, you have the attention of the stylist focused on you, second, there’s a huge stream of women in the salon, and each one shares their problems and ailments. And third, you have to maintain a certain standard – you can't just lie on the chair as if at home and take a little break. You need to sit up straight and enjoy the process.
But the result exceeded all my expectations! My hair looks like it’s from an ad! Smooth, shiny, and strong!
In the evening, I rewarded myself with sushi and mint tea. Tomorrow I have the second round of my transformation waiting – coloring and a haircut. While I was eating the rolls, I looked for interesting options for styling long hair to show to Olga tomorrow.