Okay first thing you need to know to understand this "small thing" is the decor of my room. A couple of years ago I began decorating my little bedroom in what I like to call sort of "retro coastal." The color scheme is white, beige, spring green and a muted turquoise blue with little, little hints of pink. The furnishings fall along the minimalist line with pieces that are distressed and touches of rattan. The accents include hints of willow leaves, sea shells and coastal nostalgia. Sprinkled in this very soothing decor are just a few very tasteful (and small) flamingos. The flamingos and my favorite throw blanket provide the splash of pink.
The Old Hairdryer
So I have had this little compact red hair dryer for as long as I have been back in the US. It belonged to my folks for many years prior to that. Having long hair that I have treated as "wash and go" has meant that the hair dryer has had sporadic use over the past several years. A month ago however I got a hair cut that has made me want to blow dry on a more frequent basis. My hair dryer decided that it was not fond of the frequent use. It became rather temperamental requiring a lot of coaxing (switch flipping and sweet talking) to get it to work. This led me to the decision to look for a replacement. When a kind family at school gave me a $15 Target gift card, I decided to try to use it towards replacing the hair dryer.
The New Hairdryer
I had been looking at the variety of options when what should I find at Target but a bright pink hair dryer for $14.99. Being in my budget and having the features that I wanted, I decided to buy it. As I see my pink and black hair dryer on the little side table, I can't help but see an abstract Flamingo head. and it makes me smile every time. How gracious of God to not only provide a working hair dryer but one that fits my decor!
It's the small things.
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