Wind of Change?

I'm here in Starbucks today, thank heavens.  I feel like normal is back, however, despite being a dull day, there is a strong, but warm wind blowing.  It wasn't this warm in Summer, what's going on?

I feel a lot more human this morning.  I purposely set my alarm and got up early to work out, just for half an hour but after slacking off for 3 weeks between this week's lurgy and the nagging hip thing, I was starting to get that, "can't be bothered" feeling, and so I thought it was time to take action.  Yes, bits of me hurt, yes I was stiff afterwards but I enjoyed it and was glad I made the effort, must be those endorphins kicking in... or I'm brainwashing myself.

Yesterday, I decided to dig out a book I'd bought years ago.  I did wonder if it had made it's way to the Oxfam book shop but no, there it was on my shelf.  Having always been somewhat socially awkward, I invested in; "How to Talk to Anyone."  I think I purchased it just before I went to LA on holiday alone and was having a panic.  As it was, I was stuck on a row of two flying out next to a woman who barley lifted her head out of her book and gave me a look of disdain every time I offered her a Murray Mint.

The pages are now a yellowish brown but the spine looks unbroken.  I have read it, I just take care of my things and don't like creases.  Anyway, as I was saying, pages are discoloured and I'm... still awkward, although, I'm sure that's down to me rather than any shortcomings by the author.  It does contain gems like this, and I'm paraphrasing here; "what's a good opening line?"  The answer apparently is; "anything!  As long as it puts people at ease and sounds passionate."  Glad that's sorted then.  I'll be stacking it back on my shelf later to let the pages turn a little browner.

I looked into the mirror this morning as I aimed the hairdryer at my head.  It didn't look like me.  Yes, hair was wet, yes, it's a dull day, but my hair looked so dark.  I mean, brunette dark.  Do I need a makeover?  Do I need blond?  I don't feel blond, but I need something.