Now that I'm a red-head

Bright auburn to be more accurate. Last night my sister did the deed on my head and, Wahlah! I am a fair-skinned, freckled, true to my roots, Scottish-looking woman. But I still have a few grey hairs.

What's bizarre to me is that at work today I went about 2 1/2 hours before anyone said anything. I decided that no one noticed - it is subtle (which I appreciate) - but still, not a one? Finally, our lovely front desk lady noticed. But then, the most awkward thing happened. Everyone else started saying they had noticed, too, but didn't want to say anything...

What???

Since when do you not tell a woman, "oh you got a hair cut," or "it's red, now!" Which led me to wonder...is it ugly?

I was assured by my sister and others that it looks good, but what is this phenomena that mum's the word until someone breaks the news that your hair looks different? Hmph.

Well I like it, my cat likes it - and the secret's out - I still look good in red (thought I might as well experiment on the first day.)

Hurrah for red-heads - for as long as my box dye lasts.