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Got my $45 (with tip) hair cut... pardon me, hair style this morning. At that price, it's definitely more than a mere cut. And tomorrow morning I have an appointment to get my makeup done for $35, a necessity since I don't have any makeup whatsoever around the house.
Met with the sister and best friend of the deceased today, who read the ritual over and cried. They told me the found it beautiful and absolutely perfect, and that they're certain that with my voice I'll give a beautiful service. The best friend specifically mentioned that after seeing me and speaking with me, a lot of her feelings of being overwhelmed and jittery faded away -- that I inspire confidence and calm. Wow... 0_o
Robin passed on the grey robe that Holly agreed to loan me, which turned out to be short enough (I hadn't remembered THAT detail) that I've elected to wear a longer sundress underneath to produce a down-to-the-feet layered skirt effect. I ended up having to run out this evening and buy a pair of sensible black pumps for $20 -- funeral shoes if ever there were ones -- and got a nifty little clutch-purse, perfect for the funeral, for only $5 more. Bonus!
This afternoon I also stopped by Radiance and shopped for a piece of ritual jewellery that just screamed "CLERGY!". This is what I found, for just $22:
It's slightly over 1 inch in diameter and looks just lovely on the long silver chain I picked up to let it rest just over my heart. I'll be wearing the true marks of my initiation -- my amber necklace and hematite ring -- but this is the item that to the casual eye will set me apart as a Priestess, I think.
I feel better and better about how the ritual will run as time goes on.
Met with the sister and best friend of the deceased today, who read the ritual over and cried. They told me the found it beautiful and absolutely perfect, and that they're certain that with my voice I'll give a beautiful service. The best friend specifically mentioned that after seeing me and speaking with me, a lot of her feelings of being overwhelmed and jittery faded away -- that I inspire confidence and calm. Wow... 0_o
Robin passed on the grey robe that Holly agreed to loan me, which turned out to be short enough (I hadn't remembered THAT detail) that I've elected to wear a longer sundress underneath to produce a down-to-the-feet layered skirt effect. I ended up having to run out this evening and buy a pair of sensible black pumps for $20 -- funeral shoes if ever there were ones -- and got a nifty little clutch-purse, perfect for the funeral, for only $5 more. Bonus!
This afternoon I also stopped by Radiance and shopped for a piece of ritual jewellery that just screamed "CLERGY!". This is what I found, for just $22:
It's slightly over 1 inch in diameter and looks just lovely on the long silver chain I picked up to let it rest just over my heart. I'll be wearing the true marks of my initiation -- my amber necklace and hematite ring -- but this is the item that to the casual eye will set me apart as a Priestess, I think.
I feel better and better about how the ritual will run as time goes on.
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It looked lovely against Holly's grey robe, too. Pics to follow!