Not tonight dear, I have a headache...

I have a headache tonight. It's one of those annoying types. Not migraine level, but just enough to really annoying. I am happy to report that I lost the weight I put on during the holidays. So, that puts me 2 lbs closer to losing the 20lbs I want to lose this year. Yeah!

I'm totally frustrated with my new hair style. I'm not used to styling it. (or attempting too...) The uncharacteristically warm temperatures the last couple days haven't been helping either. I look like a chia pet. Just add water (humidity) and it grows. I finally get it straight and laying nice, then I walk out the door and it goes curly. It's totally staticy too, constantly sticking straight up or to my face. And, for some strange reason... Everyone feels the need to run their fingers though the back of it. It's like they've never seen someone with short hair before.

I did have a fairly decent week this last week. Work was ok, other than 80% of the staff getting the flu bug. We called in every favor we had to get help with staffing. I'm trialing a new keyboard there as well. It's one of those silicone ones that is flexible and washable. It works ok so far, but it takes a bit to get used to it. My friend's baby (Jake) finally came home from the hospital yesterday. He spent November and December in the hospital. You've all seen what I did on Monday with the haircut, and I had a "me" day. I bought myself a shirt, got my make up done and then took myself out to dinner. I also bought myself some scratch off lotto tickets and won $13.00.

Well gang, I'm starting to see little purple dots. A sign that this headache is developing into a migraine. I'll talk at y'all later.

It'll grow back, right?

Well, I did it. In a fit of insanity, I went and got my hair cut. I decided to try out a new hairstyle. Short and sassy like myself! Now I just have to get used to this new style and stop freaking out every time I look in the mirror. It will grow back out eventually, right?

Everyone at work was teasing me about my plans for getting it cut. They were aghast that I would dare walk into a salon (without and appointment) and let any old "Butcher" touch my hair. They told me that they fully expect to find me to be rocking back and forth in my chair tomorrow morning wearing a stocking cap muttering "It will grow back... It will grow back."

I actually kinda like it at this point. It's going to be a breeze to take care of. All I have to do is wash, blow dry, and add a slight curl to the ends. No more spending hours combing out tangles from hell. It wont take hours to dry. Though, once the shock of the initial cutting wears off. (And I've tried to style it myself) I might not think it was such a great idea. *Insert "It will grow back" here.* I also treated myself to a makeup makeover at the cosmetic department, a new shirt, and then dinner at Ruby Tuesdays. (I love their white chicken chili and salad bar.)

So after all the excitement of my "Me" day, I returned to my apartment to attempt to take some pictures of myself so I could show my friends and family what I've done. I didn't tell everyone about my plans because I wasn't sure I'd go through with it. I got myself situated and started snapping away. I took alot of pictures because I know that for ever 100 pictures you take, you only get about 5 good ones. (Ok, slight exaggeration, I only took about 24.)

I then downloaded the pictures from the camera to the computer. And as I sat there scrolling through them I pondered which ones to email or post on the assorted websites I have accounts with, I noticed a couple things about myself in this process. 1.) Mental note to self.... Make sure to check teeth for broccoli. It's not attractive in pictures. 2.) Taking pictures of yourself in a mirror is harder than it looks; And I missed a spot when I last cleaned the bathroom. 3.) Smile, I look like someone just died when I try to look serious. 4.) Next time I go to the salon, I need to get my eyebrows done. The things look like caterpillars doing the hokey pokey on my forehead. And finally, 5.) I have an enormous nose! (Mental note #2, shorter hair draws attention to your facial features.)

So, I'm beginning this new year with a new look. My goal is to lose the remaining 20 lbs that I didn't lose last year. (Though losing 43 lbs in one year is pretty dang impressive!) Here's to a great new year! Onwards and upwards as they say. And I'll cling to the fact that my hair will grow back, eventually!