Virginia, I thought I'd better report back to you the fact that all morning I've been stopped by my colleagues and was even pulled away from my students to receive glowing compliments over my new hairstyle. EVERYONE was impressed. From the otherwise oblivious middle-aged males to the catwalk queens and fashionistas (who usually avert their eyes when I walk by, I'm sure). During our staff morning tea, with about one hundred people milling about, I noticed pockets of people pointing and commenting. When I looked over they were all giving me the DOUBLE thumbs up. An unqualified success and testament to your skill and taste.

Next time if you pull out the garden shears and a tub of pink glue I think I will just keep my mouth shut, smile and nod as you obviously know what you're doing. good luck with being a finalist in the AHFA- If my workplace were on the judging panel I think you'd already be walking away with the gold medal.

Take care and see you next time :)