Little Miss Runner was stopped dead in her tracks. What stopped me? Logic and reason. A voice of reason demanding me to stop listening to the “crazy” that was screaming in my head. “I object to your decision.” What?! I’ve never heard that one before. I’m not in court. It’s my life, and I can…
Author: Tami Alderman
Beach, please.
What have I learned over the last four days? I have learned that I have some of the best clients that a stylist could have hoped for. I’ve learned that my “gut” feeling to take a few extra safety measures have been worth it and very much appreciated. I have learned that my long-time aversion…
Stop and Smell the Roses
“You, my friend, use everything as a learning experience and make it work for you.” “You are one of the most resourceful people that I know. You’re always on top of your game.” This was pointed out to me recently. I have not thought of myself that way. I find it incredibly interesting that others…
Tami, party of one.
“You must be climbing up the walls by now!” Recently, I’ve had that said or texted to me. No, I’m doing okay. I do miss the social aspect of my job. But, I miss the actual work and my clients the most. Listening to their stories while I work on their hair is so therapeutic…
What I’ve Missed
Human touch. No, not THAT kind! Get your mind out of the gutter. A simple hand shake, or even better, a big hug is what I have taken for granted. Though, the other kind of human touch would be nice right about now. Ha! But, I digress. I miss the physical touch of another person….
Finding a New Normal
“Don’t run too far or too fast.” Those were the words from a best friend, a sister to me. “You aren’t used to what is normal. Everything that you are experiencing is normal. You’re just used to things being fucked up. You analyze everything. Every word. Every action.” Those words hit me like a brick…
Little Miss Runner
“I had a dreamI got everything I ever wantedNot what you’d thinkAnd if I’m being honestIt might’ve been a nightmare”-Billie Eilish Dinner dates and flowers. That is what a lot of people want. Little gifts bought for them. Those bring smiles to faces. Me, though appreciated, those things don’t mean as much to me. Never…
My Father’s Eyes
“Your dad is going now. Don’t speed to get here, because you will not make it in time. As you requested, he is not alone, he is not in pain, and he isn’t scared. Just come now.” That phone call plays over and over in my mind. I was not there. But earlier in the…
You Can’t Handle the Truth
“I’m not sure if I believe you.” I hear that a lot from people that don’t know me very well. From those that do, they know that what comes out of my mouth is always the truth. I was raised to always tell the truth, whether it is good or bad. So, I do. I…
3-2-1 (actually, 3/22)
I overthink things that I should blow off, and don’t care about some things that I should. I don’t know why that I do this. I always have. I get stuck in my head if I have hurt someone’s feelings or feel like what I will say to them will hurt them. I am a…
It's a Tami Thing 