For most of my life, I had long curly hair. Now before you think, "Wow I would kill for that", it is important to know that is was also extremely thick and unruly. Long before the flat iron worked miracles on this type of hair, I went through the awkward teen years. Now I won't get into any great details, but let's just say I didn't get the nickname "fro" for nothing. So, at 22 I went from hair past my shoulders to a short pixie. I chopped it ALL off. People called me brave. I figured it was just hair and it would grow back if I hated it.
Well, for the last 13 years, I have had various short styles. Occasionally, people would ask me if I would consider growing it out again. My standard response was, "If I could be a hermit and not have to venture outdoors for a year sure!" Now, that is not to say that in those 13 years I didn't make a few valiant attempts. A few times, I tried really hard. With the invention of cute clips, headbands and the trusty flat iron, I figured I could do it. Each time, I was determined. Each time, I failed. I usually lasted about 4 months before I made the appointment with my hairdresser to say,"CHOP IT OFF!"
This past February, I thought I would give it another try. I was in between hairdressers at the time, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity. I let it grow until I couldn't stand it anymore and went to a random hairdresser to tell her to "shape it however you need to so I don't shave it off". She did just that. She kept the little length I had accumulated, but gave me some sort of style. And so, I continued. Finally, I found a hairdresser I clicked with and we have been working on growing it out ever since.
Now that I am engaged, it has given me added incentive to keep going. I made my hairdresser solemnly swear that no matter what I do (beg, cry, pay her off etc.) she will not cut it. After all, I have the upcoming nuptials to inspire me. There are still MANY MANY days where I want to shave it off, but I know that if I can just let it grow, it will be down to my shoulders by the wedding. Right now, it is already past my ear! :) But, I still have way more bad hair days than good ones but I have decided to just live with the awkward stages until it gets to where I want it.
Luckily, I am beginning master the art of flat ironing, and I think that my hair could look really great shoulder length. It will take awhile to get used to long hair again for sure. But I think I am up for the challenge. If not, I can always chop it off again AFTER the wedding. I mean its only hair right?
P.S. Today is Jim's parents 42nd wedding anniversary. What a blessing to be able to spend so many years together. What a great inspiration for Jim and I.
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