Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! 

 I hope everyone got lots of flowers, cards with sweet messages, and all forms of love!  My Facebook and Instagram feeds were at war - there was literally a picture of flowers being uploaded by others almost every minute!  I'm not going to lie, I have been guilty of posting virtually everything on these social media too. 

I had a half day at work, which was a good start of the day (I get this by working extra evening shifts at night... involuntarily.)  Although it was definitely NOT planned, I had scheduled a salon appointment a while ago in which I found recently coinciding with Valentine's Day.  Let's just say I wanted to surprise my hubby... I wanted to change my hair for a long time.  If you don't know me by now, well, I get easily bored with my hair.  I may have to post one specifically on the history of my hair style because either the hair color changes or the hair length does (in a drastic fashion).  Since I got engaged I have been growing my hair out, but my hair color was kept naturally or dyed black occasionally.  I wanted it to change.  

I haven't changed my hair color in the last couple of years.  And when I did, I bought a home kit and did it by myself at home.  This time, I wanted a little more sophisticated - I wanted full highlights or ombre, or both.  Either way it would have required a professional stylist to figure it out.  I have searched for days to find the right stylist, someone who has a good customer service and has a good technical skills with coloring hair.  While there are many like that in Houston, unfortunately, they are quite pricey.  I decided to splurge myself once in my life when it comes to hair, and I figured this would be it.  Trust me, I have never spent this much money on my own hair before.  

I went to a relatively brand new hair salon called Studio A, which is near Rice University.  It is definitely a fancier place than I usually go to but David (the stylist) had really good reviews and everyone had a good experience with him.  After a brief consultation, the next 3 hours were spent under some heating tool, multiple coloring processes, waiting, washing my hair, blow drying, and etc.  

3 hours later...

TA DA~~~!

What do you think?  I had a pleasant experience at this salon, and I am believer of high quality service.  Sure, it was an expensive spending, but I am very satisfied with the outcome.   What do you think?

Hubby likes it, my mom likes it, and I like it!

Before and After

After the high-end pampering, which really had nothing to do with the Valentine's Day, I came back home to Z cooking a delicious meal for the occasion.  He made steamed brocoolini, ravioli, garlic shrimp, and steak!  A beautiful dozen pink roses and a bottle of red wine was sitting nicely on the dining table as well.  How did I end up with this guy?!  He apparently got compliments from other ladies while shopping for these at the supermarket today.  :)   

At the end of the Valentine's Day we watched "Gravity" starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.  It was very overwhelming, but a superb movie.  

I wish everyone had a sweet Valentine's Day whether you are married, engaged, or single!  Love is in the air, y'all.  :)