Cut off more hair than I have in a long time. Although I was/am attached to the longer length, it really only looked good when I put in serious effort to style it, and most days I just didn’t. On a typical (lazy) day it has been consistently heavy, flat, and stringy–if not in a bun. I think my hair will be a little more manageable now. Maybe I will even occasionally blow dry it.
When the stylist showed me how much he was going to cut off the back I almost chickened out. But I realized I was experiencing the same feelings I’ve been encountering as I downsize my possessions. A little fearful and anxious at first, but ultimately happier and freer at letting go of unnecessary weight.
I’ve thought about dying it a richer shade of brown, or adding highlights, but for now I’m happy sticking with my natural color, though the reddish remnants of henna from early 2011 are still growing out! Less maintenance, less money, fewer chemicals. (In the same vein, I’m trying the oil cleansing method for my face using jojoba oil.)
But at the end of the day, just like I haven’t really gotten rid of all that much stuff, I still have plenty of hair.
I’ve felt quite motivated at general life improvement lately so I’m enjoying tracking this phase. I’ve almost paid off my credit card, I have three different savings accounts growing (small, but growing), and I’m trying to buy less. I’ve been doing a pretty good job not buying much in the last few weeks, including cutting back on my biggest indulgence, eating at restaurants and coffee shops. I made a detailed budget for the month of September and although it’s been tweaked for various reasons, I’m really trying to stick to it. However, I did splurge by purchasing not one, not two, but three Groupons the other day. What can I say–I’m their target audience. And I don’t regret it. I got:
