What was I thinking in Kindergarten?!

I’ve always been a tomboy. As a kid, I loved mudpies, treehouses, four-wheelers, t-shirts, and baseball caps. If I wasn’t inside drawing, I was outside – dirty, grass-stained, and happy. In keeping with this pattern, I wanted to cut my hair short. Short short. I don’t remember why… But, I remember that I did. And, from the back, most people thought I was a little boy. It took me twenty-five years to cut my hair short again.

A “hair”-raising decision…

LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED the hair suggestions. I’ve narrowed them down to two.

[drumroll please]

Here’s what I want to do (thanks L of Waytmi!!):

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Yeah uh-huh…

But, there’s that wedding in February where I have to stand by the bride. Oh, and there’s the thought of having to shave my head to get the dreads out. Um. No thanks.

Here’s what I’m planning to do (Becky. You. Rock.):

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Yes, I’ll still come out as a brunette, but Friday 5pm Donna is gonna chop me up!

Thoughts?

Help! I’m trapped in someone else’s hairstyle…

Hi. So phase two of the mandy-makeover (phase 1 was the nose ring) involves a new do.

This is how it works:

  • I’ve always wanted a nose ring.
  • College: I shouldn’t get one – my parents would kill me.
  • 20s: Drew isn’t really a fan either.
  • So I won’t.
  • 30: I really want one. Why not get one? I admire others who do this.
  • “Drew, I really really really want one.” Drew: “Then, baby, let’s go get one. I’m ok with it. It’ll be fun”
  • Me: WHY NOT!? Ok. Let’s go!

Now, back to the hairstlye problem:

  • I’ve always wanted to cut my hair shorter.
  • I probably shouldn’t. I like ponytails and hats and… short just isn’t as conventional. More maintenance. More trims. More money.
  • 30: I really like short hairstyles and I’m tired of not doing this. I’ve always wanted to do this. I can no longer think of a decent reason not to cut my hair off.
  • Now: WHY THE HECK NOT!?

Enter you: Seen any good short (off the shoulders, below the chin line) hair styles out there?