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I started this account to share about my midlife w

I started this account to share about my midlife wellness journey and support those transitioning to gray. I prefer to keep it simple and keep to clean living, recipes, safe beauty tips, motivational quotes, and snarky memes but I don’t want my social media silence on serious social issues to be taken as apathy or worse, acceptance. .
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I am outraged.
I am sad.
I am listening.
I am watching.
I hear you.
I see you.
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And I am actively learning and moving beyond simply being non-racist to anti-racist. I preach love and kindness and know this isn’t enough. I need to take a more active role and am-just not here, on this platform. .
As a teacher I take my role in ending systematic oppression very seriously, as a mom I am raising my child with awareness and passion for equality, and as a human I want to leave this world a better place with my efforts. .
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It will feel weird moving on to gray hair selfies, snarky memes, and makeup, but routine brings me comfort and connecting with others here is one of the favorite parts of my day. .
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Love to you all,
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Asa ❤️.
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#justiceforgeorgefloyd #ihearyou #antiracist #whiteprivilege

Bikes rides and beautiful days are good for the so

Bikes rides and beautiful days are good for the soul. ☀️
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#getoutside #movemore #stayactive #fitover40 @huffybicycles @_sixthreezero_

We are still wearing masks when we venture out for

We are still wearing masks when we venture out for necessities but are in the minority (we are in the burbs of Indianapolis). I have a compromised immune system so I am cautious but would still be wearing a mask no matter what because I want to protect others as well. How’s your town/ state doing? .
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#quarantinelife #wearyourmask #covidー19 #socialdistancing2020 #besafeoutthere

Last faculty meeting of the year. It seemed worth

Last faculty meeting of the year. It seemed worth documenting. 😂.
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#teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachergram #schoolsoutforsummer

It doesn’t feel like the last day of school with

It doesn’t feel like the last day of school without that final bell but year 17 is officially over (career change at 30 in case you’re wondering). This was a tough ending and I feel cheated from the time in my classroom with my amazing students, but we made it through. 💪 I am looking forward to seeing my former students graduate next month. 🎓
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I would normally be heading out for a cocktail 🍸 with co-workers so I’ll just do a virtual toast to all my fellow teachers out there right now (with my water😂). Cheers! .
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#lastdayofschool2020 #teachersofig #lastdayofelearning #schoolsoutforsummer #teacherlife🍎

Big goals today! I recently implemented some healt

Big goals today! I recently implemented some healthy lifestyle changes and am attempting a workout program but have been reluctant to share because I have fear of failure (as usual). Baby steps. I’ll reveal a bit at a time and hopefully some remarkable before and after photos one day. 💪
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I am trying to drink more water, which I know is essential to my health, skin quality, digestive system, etc- but I REALLY struggle with it. .
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I bought this new water bottle as a way to help. Yes- it’s plastic. . . I know. . . It is BPA free- not that this helps the environment at all. .
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So far, it is working. Having the lines marked with time suggestions is super helpful. .
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Based on my weight I need to drink almost two of these (this is 64 ounces) but I am starting with one and having my usual morning coffee, afternoon seltzer, and evening tea. It’s a huge adjustment. .
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Any tips are appreciated. What do you do to drink more water? . .
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#hydrateyourself #drinkmorewater #drinkmorewaterchallenge #waterislife💧 #2b

Operation Remove The Purple Dye Update: while not

Operation Remove The Purple Dye Update: while not quite a Pinterest fail, it wasn’t exactly a huge success either. You can swipe left to see the before and after. This isn’t too bad though and my husband and daughter both think it’s very pretty I can live with this as it continues to fade over time because I do not want to damage my hair, dry it out, or resort to using anything toxic. So, silver sisters- if you get the urge to try out a fun color, I’d suggest going for a wash in color rather than an actual dye. This was supposed to last 5-10 shampoos and has far extended that and has survived multiple clarifying shampoo treatments and the baking said a and Dawn treatment. At least it’s not green. 🤣 .
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#quarantinehair #unicornhaircolor #removethedye #silvertopurplehair #purplehaircolor #dyeremoval

Well, I’m over the purple that faded to pale blu

Well, I’m over the purple that faded to pale blue-ish, purple-ish so I’m attempting a Pinterest fix: Dawn dishwashing liquid mixed with baking soda. You know I’m all about non-toxic products so I was careful to keep it off my scalp because I don’t even use this stuff on my dishes. 😂 While I am a little nervous about dryness, my hair is in really good condition currently and I will follow up with with my favorite treatment to restore hydration. Be on the lookout for a before and after. Will it be a Pinterest win or fail? We shall see. .
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#purplehairdye #removinghairdyeathome #graytopurplehair #pinterestinspired

I’ve been asked about the purple so I thought I’d share the fade process. This is after several washes with a clarifying shampoo and several conditioning treatments. It has faded to blue with some lavender here and there and the gray is peaking through as well. It has been fun but if I do this again I think I’ll go for a wash in formula that will wash away easily. My lightest hair took the color most readily and is letting go the most reluctantly, of course. I do not regret it though- it has been fun. 🦄 .
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#unicornhaircolor #unicornhairdontcare #graytopurplehair #pupledyefade #grayhairmovement

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