There I Am

I had highlights at the turn of the millennium.

I had highlights when a bad thing happened to the World Trade Center.

I had highlights when a bad thing happened to me.

I had highlights when I moved into my first apartment.

I had highlights when I met the Sous Chef.

I had highlights when I married the Sous Chef.

I had highlights when I decided to be a teacher.

I had highlights when I decided not to be a teacher.

I had highlights until I decided I didn't want highlights anymore.

When the stylist started drying my hair, and I saw what the real color was - the color I hadn't seen for over a decade - I said:

"There I am."

And I said it with a big smile on my face.

Style well.