Not So Kool-Aid

Is that the cheesiest blog title or what? That's the way I like it.

So I have been on a bit of a break. I apologize to those of you who regularly check Hectic Eclectic blog (which is most likely no one) who were disappointed by the fact that I hadn't written in some time.

What can I say, I was on a break. Which is not an accurate term, because I had very little of a break. Sure, I went home (for the first time since college! Woo-hoo!), but I took work to "get done" and, naturally, didn't get it done. It's somewhat depressing to think that tonight I'm writing two three page papers which were prompted two weeks ago and are due tomorrow. I'd like to work ahead for a change, but I just can't seem to discipline myself.

Over this elusive "break", I had the opportunity to see friends (what else would one do?). My friend Kelly, who shall remain named, actually came home to see me! Can you believe it?! I must admit that she had more incentive to come home other than my presence. I had strategically suggested that we spend some of our time trying a new experiment in fun and frugality. Namely: dying our hair with Kool-Aid.

Needless to say, Kelly did indeed come home once I tempted her with the Kool-Aid bait and fun and frugality we certainly witnessed. Originally, we were just going to buy Grape (it probably has some "g" adjective in front of it to make it catchier, like Great Grape or Goofy Grape, but I don't recall), but Kelly had the blossoming idea to buy Black Cherry (do I get points for alliterations?).

These were the instructions that we followed (loosely)

• mix packet of kool-aid with conditioner
• add a spoonful of vinegar
• apply and wrap highlighted/dyed strands with aluminum foil
• leave in for as long as possible (we left it in for several hours each)
• rinse and blow-dry

So, following the instructions, I applied the Goofy Grape to Kelly's hair while she put some Blossoming Black Cherry on my hair.

This sounds great, doesn't it? Not so grape-y great, though. In short, neither Kelly nor I witnessed the miraculous effects of cheap ($ .25/packet) Kool-Aid hair dye. Both of our heads remain un-tarnished (which, I supposed is better than being tarnished).

But I will say that both of us were a little disappointed in our failure. But we all know that failure make us stronger, so who knows how this experience will serve us in the future? I wish I could give Kool-Aid props for being such a great alternative, but alas, I cannot tell a lie.