a mildly traumatic event

so i underwent a mildly traumatic event yesterday. i'm ok, don't worry, but i'm still trying to recover.

many of you know that i have straight, brown hair, and it's generally been very long. i had short, short hair in elementary school, and a little into middle school. but since my seventh grade year, i haven't hair "short" hair. my hair has always been classified as long. even when i cut off nearly 8 inches last summer, it was still a few inches below my shoulders.

yesterday i went to get my hair cut. i usually will wait until after summer since the past five summers or so i've been lifeguarding. the sun mixed with the chlorine or lake water can really damage my hair, especially the ends. they always turn dead by the end of summer. there's no point in cutting my hair during the summer, since the new ends would die. so i wait until i'm out of the sun and pool. well, yesterday was time.

i lost about a foot of hair. yep, that's right. i had a professional, jason, chop off at least 12 inches. that was just the preliminary cut. he tied my hair back with a rubber band, and snipped right above it. my heart was racing as i felt the scissors snipping my locks off. he handed me the mass of hair and i stared at it in shock. yes, this is what i asked for, but it was still slightly traumatic. i put my old hair into a ziplock bag and then we walked over to the sink, where the rest of my haircut experience continued.

needless to say, my hair actually looks cute. i didn't completely like the way jason styled it, but my husband loved the way it looked. the stlye didn't feel like it fit my personality. my hair hits just at my shoulders, maybe slightly below, and is layered. i now have less than half the amount of hair i had before. it's weird. by hairstyle standards, my hair is still "long", or at least medium-length to long. but to me it looks sooooooo short. what am i going to do with over a foot of hair in my possession? well, i'm going to donate it. i don't know where just yet, i'm looking up places that take hair donations. as soon as i know who i'm donating to, i'll post that information.

i'm dealing with the event well. my head feels so different. with time, i'm sure i will recover. but it was still mildly traumatic. at least for me.

make my day

ok, so i didn't have the best day on friday. work is just not fun. but i saw something on the way home from work that totally made my day.

the oscar mayer wienermobile.

i am not even lying about this. i saw it on highway 75, heading north, somewhere between allen and plano.

it was awesome!

looking forward

i'm so ready for Christmas. i'm ready for the cooler weather, no more hurricanes, Christmas carols, cookies, hot cocoa. in my opinion it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

blah

today my mind is just blah. i'm sitting at work(not enjoying it, as usual), frustrated with the way some things are going around here(that's for another post), and just feeling blah. i've kinda been feeling blah for a few days now. don't know why, exactly, but just blah. it's not a sick feeling, like i've got a virus or something, but just, well, blah.

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yesterday

september 17.........6 pm........outside.........100 degrees

welcome to texas

before it's over, i want to.....

...voice an animated character

...produce an album

...record my own album

...go to Italy for a month

...record and perform a song with Third Day

...live on the east coast

...live on the west coast

...start my own production company

...name my company "Bitsy Productions"

...be in a movie

another birthday

I wanted to wish my mother-in-law a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We'll see you tonight, if possible, but definitely tomorrow night! We love you!!

"get used to disappointment"

so i called the city of rowlett today. they already filled the position of video producer. i didn't get the job.

it's very disappointing. this is what i went to school for. thisis what my college degree is in. this is something that i really enjoy doing. yet i can't seemto get a job doing it.

thecity of mckinney, which i currently work for, has opened up the part-time video producer position again. i applied for it back in april, and had an interview, but didn't get it. so i'm gonna apply again. it's a job in my field. even though it might not be my favorite thing, it'll help add some experience to my resume. maybe if they see that i'm reapplying, they might figure i'll do a good job. cause i know i'll do a great job.

maybe something will turn up. i just keep hearing wesley from the princess bride: "get used to disappointment"

i love 80s music

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having some fun

Your Brain's Pattern

Your mind is a firestorm - full of intensity and drama. Your thoughts may seem scattered to you most of the time... But they often seem strong and passionate to those around you. You are a natural influencer. The thoughts you share are very powerful and persuading.

What Pattern Is Your Brain?

Your Hidden Talent

You are both very knowledgeable and creative. You tend to be full of new ideas and potential - big potential. Ideas like yours could change the world, if you build them. As long as you don't stop working on your dreams, you'll get there.

What's Your Hidden Talent?

Your Power Color Is Red-Orange

At Your Highest: You are warm, sensitive, and focused on your personal growth. At Your Lowest: You become defensive and critical if you feel attacked. In Love: You are loyal - but you demand the respect you deserve. How You're Attractive: You are very affectionate and inspire trust. Your Eternal Question: "Am I Respected?"

What's Your Power Color?

i knew i liked orange for a reason!